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Commuter Permits

Parking permits are sold online on a first-come first-served basis according to class standing. Quantities are limited and certain permits do sell out. Click on the permit type for permit regulations. Scroll to the bottom for lot locations.

For students who are on campus less frequently, more information can be found by visiting this page about short term permit and pay to park options. For additional information please contact Parking Services.

Permit Types and Availability

Permit Type

PriceGraduates

Seniors

(90+ Credit Hours)

Juniors

(60-89 Credit Hours)

Sophomores

(30-59 Credit Hours)

Freshmen

(0-29 Credit Hours)

R1 RockwellSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R2 BusinessSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R3 Taylor/MidwaySemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R4 Center for the Performing ArtsSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R4 EastSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R7 BowmanSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R8 Liquid CrystalSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R9 Center for Philanthropy Alumni EngagementSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R12 Schwartz CenterSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R17 ArchitectureSemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R18 North Lincoln

(Lot closed on weekends)

Semester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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R20

(Lot closed to overnight parking)

Semester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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C-All (All C lots)Semester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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C-Campus CenterSemester: $108.00
Academic Year: $216.00
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C-Greek VillageSemester: $108.00
Academic Year: $216.00
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C-Ice ArenaSemester: $108.00
Academic Year: $216.00
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C-Recreation CenterSemester: $108.00
Academic Year: $216.00
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C-ScienceSemester: $108.00
Academic Year: $216.00
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Summit EastSemester: $80.00
Academic Year: $160.00
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Morning

(Permit only valid until 11 a.m. weekdays)

Semester: $57.00
Academic Year: $114.00
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After 2 p.m. (C lots)Semester: $57.00
Academic Year: $114.00
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EveningSemester: $30.00
Academic Year: $60.00
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DisabilitySemester: $116.00
Academic Year: $232.00
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Parking Lot Locations

R1 Rockwell: The R1 Rockwell lot is located on front campus near the corner of South Lincoln Street and East Main Street. It can be accessed from South Lincoln Street.

R2 Business: The R2 Business lot is located beside the Business Administration building on the corner of Terrace Drive and East Summit Street.

R3 Taylor/Midway: The R3 lots are located beside Taylor Hall and along Midway Drive.

R4 Center for the Performing Arts: The R4 lots are located east and west of the Center for the Performing Arts off Theatre Drive.

R7 Bowman: The R7 Bowman lot is located off East Summit Street adjacent to Satterfield and Bowman.

R8 Liquid Crystal: The R8 Liquid Crystal lot is located off East Summit Street behind the Liquid Crystal Materials building.

R9 Center for Philanthropy Alumni Engagement: The R9 lot is located at the corner of Summit Street and South Willow Street.

R12 Schwartz Center: The R12 Schwartz Center lot is located off East Summit Street adjacent to the Schwartz Center.

R16 White Hall: The R16 White Hall lot is located behind Verder Hall off of Terrace Drive.

R17 Architecture: The R17 lot is located on the corner of East Main Street and South Willow Street.

R18 North Lincoln: The R18 North Lincoln lot is located beside the Lincoln building on North Lincoln Street. Lot closed on weekends.

R20 Willow Street: The R20 lot is located on the corner of College Street and South Willow Street. Lot closed to overnight parking.

C-All: The C lots are located in various locations on campus.

C-Campus Center: The C-Campus Center lot is located on the corner of West Campus Center Drive and East Summit Street.

C-Center for the Performing Arts: The C-Center for the Performing Arts lot is located off Theatre Drive and Jackson Drive.

C-Greek Village: The C-Greek Village lot is located on the corner of West Campus Center Drive and Ted Boyd Drive.

C-Ice Arena: The C-Ice Arena lot is located on the corner of Loop Road and Johnston Drive adjacent to the Kent State Ice Arena.

C-Recreation Center: The C-Recreation Center lot is located on the corner of East Summit Street and Ted Boyd Drive in front of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

C-Schwartz Center: The C-Schwartz lot is located off East Summit Street just south of the R12 lot, which is adjacent to the Schwartz Center.

C-Science: The C-Science lot is located off East Summit Street across from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. It can also be accessed from Loop Road near the Kent State Ice Arena.

Allerton Sports Complex: The Allerton Sports Complex lot is located off Campus Center Drive near the Allerton Sports Complex and Schoonover Stadium.

Summit East: The Summit East lot is located on the corner of East Summit Street and Horning Road near State Route 261.

Morning: The Morning permit is valid in all C lots and all non-restricted R lots from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. 

After 2 p.m. (C lots): The After 2 p.m. permit is valid in all C lots after 2 p.m. and non-restricted R lots after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends.

Evening: The Evening permit is valid in all C lots and non-restricted R lots after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends.

Disability: The designated disability parking spaces are located in several parking lots all over campus.