Key Information
At the Office of Parking Services, we prioritize supporting Vanderbilt University's mission by fostering a welcoming environment through exceptional service. Our dedicated team is committed to promptly addressing all parking-related needs, maintaining well-kept parking facilities, and ensuring equitable parking opportunities for our community members.
Whether you're a member of Faculty, Staff, or a Postdoctal Scholar or fellow, our focus remains on providing customer-centered parking solutions and outstanding service. From convenient virtual parking permit purchases to detailed parking maps and sustainable commute incentives, our goal is to provide you with the tools and information you need to set up a seamless commute.
Please take your time to explore our comprehensive resources and do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you require additional information.
Please note that:
- All vehicles operated on campus must possess a parking permit or use hourly paid parking options.
- In addition to the option to purchase an annual permit, Graduate and Professional Students, Faculty, Staff and Postdocs are eligible for the daily parking program. Enrollees only pay to park on days they drive to campus. Daily parking applications are processed on a rolling, weekly basis. Current enrollees need not reapply; you can check your daily parking enrollment status here.
- Daily parking enrollees can earn $1 per day sustainable commute incentive by logging weekday carpool, vanpool, walk, bike, bus or train commutes.
- There is no cost to apply for daily parking, and car ownership is not required.
- Eligible commuters can switch parking programs if their needs change. Simultaneous enrollment in annual and daily parking is not permitted.
Choosing your parking
Annual Permit Parking vs. Daily Parking Program
At Vanderbilt University, Faculty, Staff, and Postdocs have access to two primary parking options: Annual Permit Parking and the Daily Parking Program. Understanding the differences between these options can help you choose the one that best suits your needs.
In deciding which option is optimal for your parking needs, it will be helpful to take into account the following aspects:
- Consider Your Parking Needs: Evaluate your daily commute habits. Use the commute calculator to compare options and pricing.
- Evaluate Cost vs. Convenience: Compare the cost of annual permits with daily parking rates and consider which option aligns best with your budget and parking requirements.
- Assess Long-Term vs. Short-Term Parking Needs: If you anticipate needing parking on campus regularly throughout the academic year, an annual permit may provide greater convenience. However, if your parking needs vary, the daily parking program may be a better fit.
Ultimately, the decision between annual permit parking and the daily parking program depends on individual preferences, parking habits, and budget considerations.
The Daily Parking Program allows participants to pay for parking only on days they drive a vehicle to campus. This option is suitable for individuals who do not need to park on campus every day or who prefer a more flexible parking arrangement.
Benefits:
- Flexibility: Participants have the flexibility to pay for parking only on the days they need it, saving money on days when they opt for alternative transportation options.
- Sustainable commute incentives: Daily parking participants are eligible for sustainable commute incentives and programs, encouraging the use of alternative transportation methods.
The daily parking program is ideal for individuals who do not need to park on campus every day, have unpredictable schedules, or prefer the flexibility of paying only for days they drive to campus.
Annual permit parking provides individuals with a parking space in non-reserved parking lots on campus.
Annual permit parking is ideal for individuals who commute to campus regularly.
Compare Options and Pricing with the Commute Calculator
The Commute Calculator
Plug your personal information into the commute calculator to compare options and pricing. The 2024–25 parking prices and sustainable commute incentives can be viewed through the calculator.
Plan Your Commute with Our Commute Concierge
Learn about the variety of transportation and parking options offered by Vanderbilt University to best fit your needs as you commute to campus by requesting personalized trip planning with the Commute Concierge.
Commute Concierge assistance includes:
- Understanding parking rates
- Finding bicycle and pedestrian amenities and routes to campus
- Using VU’s free public transit benefit and learning how to ride buses and trains to campus
- Carpool and vanpool matching assistance
For more information or to request Commute Concierge services, please fill out this request form or email MoveVU@vanderbilt.edu
Parking Maps
Your Parking Maps
An interactive parking map displays all annual parking permits, daily parking programs and hourly paid parking locations to make it easier to see which options are convenient for you. Please be sure to consider the impact of construction on campus when choosing a parking location.
For assistance or inquiries regarding parking at VU, you can contact Vanderbilt University Parking Services at 615-322-2554 or Parking@vanderbilt.edu