How to Purchase Parking as a Student
Whether you prefer the convenience of online ordering or personalized assistance, we have options tailored to your needs. Virtual Parking Permits are now available to order online or from the front desk at VUPS Parking Services. Please find further directions for obtaining your Parking Permit below.
- Navigate to the Parking Portal: Visit the Vanderbilt University Parking Services website and access the Parking Portal.
- Login: As you are a student, you should click the "Affiliated Login" button to access your parking account.
- Manage Parking Account: Once logged in, you can easily manage your parking account from one convenient location. Here, you can purchase parking permits, pay citations, register vehicles, and more.
Please visit VUPS Parking Services at 111 28th AV S, Nashville, TN 37212 during business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Please note that holiday and break hours may vary and will be posted).
Daily Parking
Vanderbilt University offers a daily parking program available to Graduate and professional students, participants will have to pay to park only on days they drive a vehicle to campus. To learn more about purchasing this parking option, visit: Graduate and Professional Student Parking.
The Information You Will Need to Register
Before you begin the registration process, it's essential to gather the necessary information. To streamline the process, please ensure you have the following details readily available:
- Vehicle license plate number
- State of vehicle registration
- Vehicle make, model, year and color
- A valid email address. All Parking Services notices will be sent to the given email address only
- Current cell phone number
- Vanderbilt ID card and a valid address if registering in person at 111 28th Ave S
Important Parking Policies and Information
It's important to understand that registration ownership is not transferable under any circumstances. This means that the registered owner of a vehicle must remain consistent throughout its registration period. This policy is in place to maintain clarity and accountability within our parking system. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this regulation.
Vanderbilt's parking program is self-sufficient and operating costs must be covered by revenues, including debt payments on garages, maintenance costs on all parking facilities and spaces, and the personnel to manage and enforce parking on campus. Transportation programs, including VandyRide and Mobility Rides are also funded in part by the parking program. Program enhancements under MoveVU, the university's mobility and transportation strategic plan, are also covered in part by the parking program.
You can refer to Categories of Permits for undergraduates, Categories of Permits for graduates, Parking Regulations and Visitors, for more information.
Please also be aware that Vanderbilt University assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of a motor vehicle, or to any personal property therein, while the vehicle is either parked on or operated on properties owned or controlled by the University. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our Privacy Policy here.
- For assistance or inquiries regarding purchasing parking permits, please contact Vanderbilt University Parking Services at 615-322-2554 or Parking@vanderbilt.edu
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