Student Parking Permits

 
Student fall 2025 parking permits can be secured through the myParking icon in AccessUH. Permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be enrolled in order to be able to get a permit. Some student permits have eligibility criteria that require certain documentation be submitted:
  • Apartment permits for Bayou Oaks, Cambridge Oaks, Cullen Oaks (lease agreement)
  • UH at Sugar Land (semester schedule)
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday garage permits (semester schedule)

To secure a permit, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your myParking account in AccessUH
  2. Click the “Order Permits” icon
  3. Review the “Rules  and Regulations” then click “I agree with the terms and conditions”
  4. Click the permit that you wish to purchase (Please note: Only the permits that still have availability and which you are eligible for will be listed)
  5. Select the vehicles you want to add to your permit.
  6. Click “Confirm”
  7. Click “I have read and agree to the terms of service above”
  8. Click the red button that says “Add Permit to Cart” 
  9. Finish checking out
  10. The cost of the permit will be added to your semester fee bill near the start of the semester

 Remember:

  • Parking permits are virtual. There is no hangtag or sticker to display.
  • Semester permits are non-refundable after the 12th class day of the semester.
  • Spring semester permits also include the summer months at no additional charge.
  • Students cannot have more than one active parking permit.
  • Parking permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability. (Empty spaces in specific lots does not necessarily mean that permits for that location are available.)
  • To be eligible for the University of Houston at Sugar Land permit, a student must be taking a majority of their semester credit hours in face-to-face classes in Sugar Land.
  • Three-wheel vehicles such as the Polaris Slingshot require a vehicle permit and are not eligible for a motorcycle permit. Three-wheel vehicles cannot be parked in motorcycle spaces but must use a standard parking space.
  • Vehicles are not allowed to remain on campus for more than 72 hours. Residents of University of Houston Student Housing and Residential Life are exempt from this rule. For commuters, the 72-hour parking rule will be enforced at all times. However, a commuter can contact Parking and Transportation Services (parking@uh.edu or 832-842-1097) if they need to leave their vehicle on campus for more than 72 hours during the summer break, winter break, or spring break. This policy is in place to ensure the efficient use of parking resources and to maintain a safe and organized campus environment. Parking and Transportation Services must be able to contact the owner of any vehicle in case it needs to be moved for special events, unforeseen emergencies, cleaning or maintenance.
Anyone with a valid University of Houston parking permit may park at no charge in in their zone or parking garage if it is being utilized for paid event parking, unless otherwise stated.
This policy is not valid at lots/garages being used for donor parking.
In order to be admitted in, the permit-holder is required to show the parking attendant their virtual Cougar Card through the UH Go app on their phone. The permit-holder must click the "Tap for QR Code" button to pull up the QR Code with the moving background. Screenshots will not be accepted. The parking attendant will scan the QR Code to confirm if the person has a valid UH parking permit.