Parking Permit Return Overview
Any individual that no longer needs parking can return their permit to the UCard, Access and Parking Services (UCAPS) office. To return a permit, please complete the Parking Permit Refund Application. Individuals with a physical permit (faculty/staff or carpool groups) must return their permit after completing this form to complete the process.
Once a parking permit refund application is completed and returned to UCAPS, the permit will be expired and access to parking lots will be removed from your UCard. For students, a refund may be available based on when the permit is returned in relation to the original purchase date as outlined in the schedule below.
Faculty / staff returning a parking permit will have their payroll deduction terminated for the next payroll cycle.
Student Parking Refund Schedule - Full Year Permit
Permit valid: September 1 - May 31
| Return Period | 2025-26 Academic Year Deadline | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Within 10 business days of original purchase. | Not Applicable | 100% of purchase price |
| Before 11:59 p.m. on the last day of fall semester "add / drop with permission" period. | September 16, 2025 | 100% of permit's full value |
| After fall semester "add / drop with permission" period and before 11:59 p.m. on October 31. | October 31, 2025 | 75% of permit's full value |
| After October 31 and before 11:59 p.m. on the last day of spring semester "add / drop with permission" period. | February 2, 2026 | 50% of permit's full value |
| After spring semester "add / drop with permission" period and before 11:59 p.m. on the last business day of 8th week of spring semester, including spring break if applicable. | March 13, 2026 | 25% of permit's full value |
| After the 8th week of the spring semester. | March 14, 2026 and beyond | No refund |
Student Parking Refund Schedule - Fall Only Permit
Permit valid: September 1 - December 31
| Return Period | 2025 Academic Year Deadline | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Within 10 business days of original purchase. | Not Applicable | 100% of permit's full value |
| Before 11:59 p.m. on the last day of fall semester "add / drop with permission" period. | September 16, 2025 | 100% of permit's full value |
| After fall semester "add / drop with permission" period and before 11:59 p.m. on September 30. | September 30, 2025 | 75% of permit's full value |
| After September 30 and before 11:59 p.m. on the last day of October 31. | October 31, 2025 | 50% of permit's full value |
| After October 31 and before 11:59 p.m. on the last business day of 11th week of the Fall semester. | November 21, 2025 | 25% of permit's full value |
| After the 11th week of the Fall semester. | November 22, 2025 and beyond | No refund |
Refund example 1:
- A student purchases a parking permit for $450 on September 1 and returns it on December 14. The student will receive a $225 refund (50% of the permit's full value).
Refund example 2:
- A student purchases a parking permit for $394 on October 12 and returns it on March 1. The student will receive a $112.50 refund (25% of the permit's full value).