Requesting parking for special guests, events and groups
How do I request parking accommodations for special events hosted at Vanderbilt?
If you are hosting an event on campus, Vanderbilt Parking and Commuter Services can assist with coordinating parking accommodations for guests, speakers, vendors and attendees.
For most events, departments should direct visitors to designated ParkMobile pay spaces. Departments can contact Parking and Commuter Services to request ParkMobile promotional codes to cover visitor parking costs. ParkMobile spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and promotional codes do not guarantee parking availability.
For events requiring individualized reserved parking, including executive parking requests or other special circumstances, contact Parking and Commuter services by email. Requests will be reviewed to determine whether reserved parking is available.
Vanderbilt staff should submit requests as early as possible to allow adequate planning time and maximize availability.
ParkMobile Visitor Parking
How much does visitor parking in Vanderbilt cost?
The current ParkMobile rate is $4 per hour, plus a one-time 45-cent administrative fee. Promotional codes provided for fiscal year 2027 expire June 30, 2027.
Departments are responsible for 100% of parking costs incurred through their promotional codes. Departments may be asked to provide information for financial reporting related to parking charges.
How do I pay for parking on Vanderbilt’s campus?
Designated visitor parking spaces, powered by ParkMobile, offer contactless payment options through the ParkMobile app, mobile web, text or phone.
Options to pay for parking:
- Download the ParkMobile app from the App Store or Google Play,
- Scan the QR code on the parking sign where you park,
- Text PARK to 77223
ParkMobile promotional codes may be used in the ParkMobile app or on the mobile web. Visitors using a promotional code must have a registered ParkMobile account; promotional codes cannot be used through guest checkout or the call-in payment option.
ParkMobile promotional codes can be used only at designated ParkMobile spaces. Codes do not guarantee availability. Hourly spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ParkMobile promotional codes
To request ParkMobile promotional codes, contact Parking and Commuter Services.
Executive parking requests
To request executive parking accommodations, contact Parking and Commuter Services. Requests will be reviewed by the parking team.
Reserved Parking
Individualized reserved parking is intended for exceptions to the standard ParkMobile process. Reserved spaces that are not designated ParkMobile spaces may affect parking availability for Vanderbilt commuters.
Departments will be charged for reserved spaces even if the spaces are not used.