Permit Sales Information
Fall 24-25 Parking Permit Sales Dates
- Graduates: Monday, July 22
- Seniors (90+ credit hours): Wednesday, July 24
- Juniors (60-89 credit hours): Friday, July 26
- Sophomores (30-59 credit hours): Monday, July 29
- Freshmen (0-29 credit hours): Tuesday, July 30
Due to the high demand for parking, permits for most preferred lots near the core of campus sell out quickly. However, there are always permits available. If your first or second choice is not available, we still recommend that you purchase a permit from one of the other available permit choices. This may be limited to the “Summit East” or “Allerton Sports Complex” parking lots for commuters, or the “Stadium” parking lot for residence hall students. Parking Services monitors the usage of the lots closely the first month of the semester so that we can get more students into the lot of their choice.
Waitlists
If the permit that you want to purchase is sold out, you may be given the option to join a waitlist for the permit. Waitlists are only offered for select permits. If you already purchased a permit you will be required to exchange the permit if the waitlisted permit becomes available to you. Joining a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be able to purchase the permit you wanted, however it does put you in a queue should the permit become available. Parking Services will begin awarding from the waitlist as soon as space becomes available, usually starting within the first two weeks of the start of the semester. You will be notified through your Kent State email account with the details and deadline for purchasing or exchanging your permit if a permit from the waitlist becomes available.
Other options:
Local churches – These local churches sell parking permits for their lots (see list below):
United Methodist Church (across from Rockne’s)
1435 E. Main St.
330-673-5879 ext. 10
Hours of Operation
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
330-672-4432
Extended Business Hours for Start of Fall
August 15: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
August 17: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 19: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
August 20: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Motorist's Assistance
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
330-672-4444
For after-hours and weekend motorist assistance, contact the Kent State University Police Department at 330-672-2212.
The hours of operation may vary during summer and breaks.