Vanderbilt is updating its parking permit system as part of the transition to a zone-based parking model.
Faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars will participate in a structured parking process designed to improve access, reliability, and alignment with campus parking demand.
Parking Options
Daily Parking
Faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students will participate in a structured parking process designed to improve access, reliability, and alignment with campus parking demand.
Daily parking provides flexibility for individuals who do not need to park on campus every day. Daily parking rates will shift from a flat rate to a banded pricing model.
2026–27 Daily Parking Permit Rates
- Band 1: $3.50/ day
- Band 2: $5.25/ day
- Band 3: $7.25/ day
- Band 4: $10.25/ day
If you park on campus more than 15 days per month, an annual permit will likely be the more cost-effective option.
Annual Parking
Annual parking provides consistent access for individuals who park on campus regularly. Parking selection for annual permits will occur through a structured process based on enrollment waves.
Annual parking provides consistent access for individuals who park on campus regularly.
Employees requesting annual parking permits will participate in a structured parking process through Parking Open Enrollment.
Employees will rank preferred parking zones and receive a zone assignment based on preferences and availability.
2026–27 Annual Parking Permit Rates
- Band 1: (<$59,999): $49/month | $588/y
- Band 2: ($60,000–$99,999): $74/month | $888 /y
- Band 3: ($100,000–$149,999): $101/month | $1,212/y
- Band 4: (>$150,000): $143/month | $1,716/y
Important Annual Permit Details
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Parking Zones
Once assigned a zone, you may park in any open space within that zone. Zones may consist of a single lot or garage, or multiple lots.
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Flexible After-Hours Options
Annual permitholders (except those holding a free Chestnut St. / Zone 15 permit) may park in any annual parking zone after 2:30pm weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Zone enforcement begins at 7:00am weekdays.
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Free Parking Option
Free parking is available in Zone 15 - Chestnut Street lots. Shuttle service to/from campus is provided by VUMC, in addition to regular WeGo bus service.
Reserved Parking Permits
Reserved parking permits provide exclusive access to a designated parking space reserved for a specific permit holder. These spaces are assigned to an individual and are available for their use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reserved permits are available in limited quantities and are offered only in select locations across campus. They are typically utilized to support specific operational, business, or departmental needs requiring a dedicated parking space.
Reserved permits may be purchased directly by an employee or sponsored by a department. Pricing and availability vary by location and are subject to space availability.
For more information about reserved parking availability, locations, and pricing, contact Vanderbilt Parking and Commuter Services at parking@vanderbilt.edu
Parking Open Enrollment
All faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars planning to park on campus during the 2026–27 academic year with an annual parking permit must complete Parking Open Enrollment.
Open Enrollment Timeline
June 1–15: Parking Open Enrollment
July 6–30: Employee permit purchase window
August 7: Waitlist allocation begins
During Open Enrollment, employees will:
- Receive access to the parking preference form
- Select and rank preferred parking zones
- Submit parking preferences for the academic year
- Parking assignments are based on preferences and parking availability.