Parking & Transportation Services

We ensure the safe and efficient use of parking resources and the safe transportation of community members who use the campus shuttles and charter service. We provide a wide range of parking and alternative transportation services for the large and diverse TU community of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Important Updates

Although you can't visit the Parking & Transportation Services office in person at this time, we are still available during normal business hours Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30 p.m. by email at uPark AT_TOWSON or through our chat feature.

ReGUlAR enforcement Begins JAN. 18, 2021

Please note, regular parking enforcement will resume Monday, January 18, 2021. Overflow permits will continue to be accepted in designated "Core" spaces on the main campus prior to 3 p.m. through the spring term. Please make sure to check all signage before parking.

The last day of Modified enforcement, is Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. All other parking rules and regulations remain unchanged during the modified enforcement period.

TU SHUTTLE UPDATES

TU's off campus shuttle services for the winter session are currently posted, please check the shuttle section for the latest updates.

Spring 2021 Permit Sales Information

Spring 2021 term permit sales began via eParking on Friday, January 1, 2021 at 9 a.m. For more details about rates, parking permit locations and other information, visit the Student Parking or Faculty/Staff Parking page.

Enter the eParking Portal

Daily Parking Permits for Spring 2021

Daily Parking Permits is available through the ParkMobile App and at Paystations

Faculty/staff and commuter students can purchase a daily permit for their designated parking area. The daily permits are 50% off of usual daily visitor rates. Daily permits are only available for purchase through the ParkMobile App and at the paystations on campus. Click here for rate information and daily permit purchase instructions.

Freshman Students

Any student with less than 30 units is considered a freshman and subject to certain parking restrictions. Freshman resident students are not permitted to purchase a permit or have a vehicle on campus. Limited exceptions with documentation may be granted. Freshman commuter students may only purchase Overflow or Evening permits.

Faculty, Staff and Students (eParking)

Faculty, staff and students have several permit options. Select Student Parking or Faculty & Staff Parking and follow the easy steps to buy a permit. You will need your TU NetID and password to login to your eParking account. After purchasing your permit, carefully read the permit purchase letter you will receive via email. It will provide specific information regarding your permit type and other important details.

Visitor Parking

Visitor permits can be purchased at yellow paystations or by downloading the ParkMobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Paystations are located in all garages and parking lots on campus. TU uses a pay by plate system for virtual visitor permits that are verified by license plate.

ParkMobile Reservations is TU's parking reservation system for department guests who are issued codes. Department guests no longer have to go to the paystation to enter a code. It is all done online through the department. See the Visitors, Department Guests & Vendors page for more information.

SmartWay Elite Visitor permits can also be purchased through the ParkMobile Reservations site. If you drive a SmartWay Elite vehicle, purchase a daily discounted permit by using the access code: 28586001.

Enforcement, Citations and Appeals

All vehicles parked on TU's campus must have a valid permit during enforcement hours. ( Mon. through Thurs., 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Fri. from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

If you have been issued a parking citation, all citations must either be paid within 30 days from the date of issue or appealed within 25 days from the date of issue.

Parking Signs

Please read all parking signs carefully and park only where authorized. See below for examples of parking signs on TU's campus.

Parking in Nearby Commercial and Residential Areas

Students and faculty/staff members are cautioned NOT to park their vehicles in nearby commercial parking lots or residential communities while on campus. Many of these parking lots and communities have instituted parking programs that restrict parking to patrons or residents during specific times and violators are subject to fines and towing.

Shuttle Services

TU offers free, convenient shuttle service to all members of the campus community. For real-time shuttle predictions, visit TUTigerRide or download the TU Ride app from the App Store or Google Play.

If you take the TU Shuttles to get back and forth to school/work, consider applying for the Alternative Transportation Program. The program offers up to eight free parking codes per year for participants.

Campus Construction Updates

Over the next three to five years, the campus will undergo numerous construction projects that will affect many aspects of campus life. View more information about Campus Construction.

Contact Information