Permit Types
Annual Permits
Annual permits for assigned lots are sold on a yearly basis. Prices vary by location, see parking rates for current costs. The average wait time varies dramatically by lot. It can be as short as three months or as long as ten years. Ask us about options for faster moving lots.
To apply for an annual (12 month) parking permit, you will most likely need to join a waiting list.
If you are an undergraduate student you may want to consider semester parking, as a space in an annual lot may not become available during your studies.
Semester Permits
Fall 2025/Winter 2026 Semester Permits on Sale
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 @ 8 a.m.
Purchase permits online and in person.
Lots: 10, McMahon and Art Parkade
Subject to Availability.
These permits are sold only to University of Calgary students, staff or faculty. Proof of university affiliation will be required before purchase.
*Lot 10 Student is only available to UCalgary students. This permit includes parking in Lot 10 and McMahon Stadium.
Where My Permits Are Valid
- Occasionally (as space allows): Lot 53, OVC, Spy Hill
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 54, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, URC
- Day Pay lots: 10, 11, 32, Art Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay lots, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 60, 65, MacEwan Hall Parkade, CWPH Parkade
(unless one of these is your assigned lot)
Important Notes:
- Lot 2 & 34 require an access card for entry. Forgetting this card will require payment to park in a pay lot, which is non-refundable.
- Lot 53 & 54 permits are valid for occasional use in lots 10, 11, and 32, subject to space availability.
- MacEwan Hall Parkade permit holders must park only in the reserved permit stalls located around the parkade perimeter.
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 53, 54, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, URC, Spy Hill
- Pay lots: 10, 11, 32, OVC, Art Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, MacEwan Hall Parkade, CWPH Parkade
Where your permit works:
- Anytime: Spy Hill lots 90, 91, 93 and 94
- Occasional use (as space allows):
- McMahon East, North and West lots
- Lot 32 on Calgary Stampeders home-game days
- Never valid: OVC lot
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Any permit lots on Main Campus, Foothills Campus or Innovation Quarter
McMahon Stadium rules:
- A valid permit or paid parking receipt is required Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Permits are not valid at McMahon Stadium on Calgary Stampeders home-game days
Where your permit works
- Anytime:
- CWPH Parkade, Level 3 only
- Occasional use (as space allows):
- Lot 53, Art Parkade, Spy Hill
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 54
- Pay lots: 10, 11, 32
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, MacEwan Hall Parkade
Where your permit works
- Occasional use (as space allows):
- Lots 12, 21, 33, 53
- Art Parkade
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 53, 54, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, URC, Art Parkade
- Pay lots: 10, 11, 32
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, CWPH Parkade, MacEwan Hall Parkade
Before you park:
- Email parking@ucalgary.ca at least 4 business days before you need parkade access to update your licence plate.
- Short-notice changes are not guaranteed. You will need to use alternative parking until access is processed by the building management company.
- You cannot ask the building management for entry.
Where your permit works:
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 53, 54, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, URC, Spy Hill
- Pay lots: 10, 11, 32, OVC, Art Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, MacEwan Hall Parkade, CWPH Parkade
Staff Rover Permits
Where your permit works:
- Anytime:
- Permit lots: 12, 21, 33, 53, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, McMahon, Spy Hill, URC, Art Parkade
- Pay lots: CWPH Parkade, Levels 1 and 2 only
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, MacEwan Hall Parkade
AHS Rover Permits
Before you park:
- AHS rover permits must be linked to a licence plate.
- Plate information is required and must be maintained by the department administrator.
Where your permit works:
- Anytime:
- Lots 12, 21, 33, 53, 81, 82, ERRB, ARTC, URC, McMahon, Spy Hill, Art Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, CWPH Parkade, MacEwan Hall Parkade
Contractor Rover
Where your permit works:
- Anytime:
- Permit lots: 12, 21, 33, 53, 81, 82, ARTC, ERRB, McMahon, Spy Hill, URC, Art Parkade
- Service zones:
- Maximum 2 hours per day
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, CWPH Parkade, MacEwan Hall Parkade
Before you park
- Your UCID or retiree card is not a parking pass.
- This permit does not guarantee parking. All parking is subject to availability.
- Make sure your licence plate is up to date. Email parking@ucalgary.ca to make changes.
Where your permit works:
- Daytime (as space allows):
- Lots 10, 11, 32
- Art Parkade, OVC, Spy Hill
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- Permit lots: 12, 14, 21, 25, 28, 33, 53, McMahon, MacEwan Hall Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 56, 65, CWPH Parkade
Where your permit works:
- After 1 p.m.:
- Permit lots: 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 33, 53, 54, 55, 60
- Pay lots: 10, 11, 32
- After 3 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends:
- MacEwan Hall Parkade
Where your permit does not work:
- Hourly pay zones, service and loading zones, fire lanes, passenger zones, reserved stalls, sidewalks or landscaping
- Permit lots: 2, 4, 34, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 56, 65, CWPH Parkade
Where your permit works:
- Anytime (first come, first served):
- Designated motorcycle zones on Main Campus:
- Lot 14 (north of CCIT)
- Lot 16 (north of Kinesiology)
- Lot 19 (between Earth Sciences and Math Sciences)
- Lot 21 (north of Math Sciences)
- Lot 24 (between Social Science and Bio Sciences)
- Lot 27 (under the +15 west of Scurfield Hall)
- Lot 50 (by pay station)
- Lot 53 (east of Physical Plant)
- University Theatre Loop (between Rozsa Centre and University Theatre)
- Designated motorcycle zones on Main Campus:
Important notes:
- No specific zone is assigned. Parking is first come, first served.
- If all motorcycle zones are full, or if you choose a pay or hourly lot, the posted parking fee applies.
Using the secured bike cage:
- An access card is required to enter. Use the exit button to leave.
- Always make sure the door fully closes behind you.
- Do not hold the door open or let others in. Only authorized users may enter.
- Everyone must use their own access card.
- A high-security lock is required when using a rack inside the cage.
About the permit and locations:
- Two locations:
- HSC (Foothills campus)
- Art Parkade (Main Campus)
- One permit is valid for both locations.
- Permits are valid until April 30 each year.
- An annual fee applies (not prorated).
- A waiting list is used once all spaces are assigned.
- Proof of University affiliation (UCalgary ID) is required to buy a permit.
- Permit holders are emailed about renewal about 6 weeks before expiry and get priority to renew.
Important notes
- The cage is for daily use only. Bikes left for extended periods may be removed and impounded (fees may apply).
- The University of Calgary is not responsible for loss or damage. Users should secure their bikes and personal property.
Annual Hybrid Parking Permit
In support of The University of Calgary’s Hybrid Work Program, Parking and Transportation will be providing an option for an annual hybrid parking permit for employees who would like to continue parking on campus during their three-day work week.
How it works:
- Employees must submit a request for a hybrid permit and must have a current permit for the lot they are in. If an employee does not have a current lot assignment they can request a specific lot, subject to availability. The hybrid parking pass will not impact parking seniority.
- Employee must designate their three days of use when the permit is requested, these days cannot fluctuate on a week-to-week basis. If the three designated days need to be altered before the permit renewal date the employee will incur a $30+GST replacement fee and must obtain manager/supervisor authorization for the change. Additional parking needed outside the declared days will require the employee to park in a pay lot and pay the posted fee.
- Twenty-five per cent (25%) discount will be applied to annual parking permit rates. Ex: $93.75 + GST as opposed to current rate of $125 + GST – view parking rates
- Payment can be made monthly via payroll deduction or full up-front cost to the permit expiry can be charged to credit card.
- Annual parking permit rules apply.
McMahon Stadium East - Monthly Permit
This is a virtual permit; no physical permit will be issued. Please ensure that the license plate you reference is correct.
Refund Policy: If you cancel your permit by the 15th of the month, you will receive a refund for half of that month. Cancellations made after the 15th will not be eligible for a refund.
Cancellation and Refund Requests: To request a cancellation and refund, please email parking@ucalgary.ca.
Important Notice
- During Stampeders home games, East McMahon permit holders MUST vacate the lot by 5 p.m. on weekdays and by noon on weekends.
- No overnight parking