Uptown Student Parking

Student permits are purchased online by semester. There are no annual permits. Semester permits will be available for sale/registration on the following schedule:

• December 1 - Spring Semester
• April 1 - Summer Semester
• July 1 - Fall Semester 

Note: the Fast Pass is valid for every semester you purchase a permit, throughout your time at UC. Fast Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

All garage permit holders use their UC ID/Bearcat Card to access their assigned facility. At the entry and exit gates, students should wave their ID across the sensor.  For the greatest convenience, a Fast Pass can be hung on the rear view mirror and will automatically open the gates. Your vehicle license plate is considered your permit, so make sure your vehicle information is always kept updated in the system. Any vehicles not linked to a permit will receive a citation.

Parking Services uses license plate recognition (LPR) to verify that someone has a permit to park in a lot. Your vehicle license plate is considered your permit, so make sure your vehicle information is always kept updated in the system. Any vehicles not linked to a permit will receive a citation.

Yes, freshmen are allowed to bring cars to campus. The real question is, do they really need it? Consider these thoughts and transportation alternatives before making the decision.

• As an urban campus, almost everything you need is within walking distance.
• Many freshmen don't end up using their vehicles as much as they expected to, and their permit ends up being an expensive storage fee.
• Many alternative campus and area transportation options are available, including:
  • Bearcat Transportation shuttle system
  • UC*Metro program
  • TANK - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
  • Bearcats Bike Share 
  • REDBIKE
  • Zipcar
  • Lime and Bird scooters
  • Intercity options, including GoBus, Megabus, Barons Bus and more.

The cost of student parking permits will be added to the student's university billing account through Catalyst. This billing method is especially helpful for students who rely on financial aid. 

Student permit holders are reminded to keep vehicle information current in the parking database, so that Parking Services can monitor and protect spaces for permit holders.

Students can still pay the daily rate in the garage by Bearcat Card or credit card.

The permit holder is responsible for notifying the Parking Services office to cancel parking.

Refunds for cancelled parking are made on a prorated basis. Hangtags must be returned to the Parking Services office to receive a refund. Retroactive refunds are not offered for failure to terminate parking in a timely manner. The last day for student permit refunds are based on the following schedule:

• Fall semester permits: Nov. 1
• Spring semester permits: April 1
• Summer semester permits: July 1
• Summer short term permits: No refund after the first week of classes.

No refunds are issued for permits revoked due to misuse.

1. Log in to the parking portal with your UC central login 
2. Click on View Your Permits 
3. Select the current active permit 
4. Scroll to the bottom and click on Return Permit 
5. Complete information and click Submit 
6. Permit Details will display, and status will change to “Returned” 

A refund will be issued to your university billing account through Catalyst. You will be required to sign up for direct deposit in Catalyst to receive your refund.

• Uptown
• Evening Permit Rates
• Off-Campus Parking

*Free for permit holders

Rates valid July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

*Free for permit holders
* Eden Top Deck must park on Levels 7 & 8 only.

Rates valid July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

Valid Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday all day

Because evening class schedules may vary by day. Evening Permits are structured into tiers. Each tier allows access to one or more garages. For example, a Tier 2 permit would allow parkers to use Clifton Court Garage or Calhoun Garage interchangeably. Tier 3 offers the widest selection of garage locations, including Eden Garage on the Medical Campus.

Evening permits are not available to students that live on campus. 

Misuse of evening permits may result in a citation being issued or a vehicle being towed. 

*Parking Services may redirect evening permit holders to East Campus facilities during Game Days.

Victory Parkway remote parking is available for $89 per semester. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

The lot is located at 2220 Victory Parkway, so if you’ve coming from Northern Kentucky or Eastern Cincinnati, this is a great way to save money on parking! Shuttle service will be available to main campus.

This option also includes evening (after 6 p.m.) and weekend access to the Campus Green Garage. If you have already purchased a permit on campus, it is still possible to switch your permit and take advantage of this option.

Save money on parking, and use your time on the shuttle to be productive!