Parking on Campus

It is the desire and intention of the Institute to provide, on a campus-wide basis, an adequate amount of parking corresponding to the needs of the faculty/staff and student body, but limited by constraints of land and finances. The location of parking areas and spaces will, however, vary in terms of centrality and convenience. Official campus signs, maps, and markings designate authorized parking areas and spaces.

The number of permits issued for each designated parking area is limited. Demand for permits in most zones exceeds supply. Permit requests are prioritized based on employee status, student class standing, and parking status. Same-zone renewals have first priority, followed by previously registered individuals requesting change of zone, and then new registration requests. Individuals requesting change of zone give up the claim to a space in the previous zone.

Georgia Tech students who are currently enrolled or accepted (excluding first semester freshmen) are eligible for parking. All student parking permits will be charged to the student's Bursar account. Fee payments for parking permits must be made directly to the Bursar's Office. Payments for parking permit charges are subject to the same payment policies and schedule that apply to other tuition and fees. The Parking Office will no longer accept payment for student permits. Freshman students may not register a car to park on campus during the initial online registration period their first semester unless they have legitimate, ongoing needs. Such requests must be made in writing and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for approval. Legitimate need usually is limited to medical needs. Regular off-campus employment not convenient to MARTA rail service or other public transportation may be considered. Such assignments are on a space-available basis.

During football games and other special campus events, specific areas of the campus may be designated for special parking for guests of the president, the Athletic Association, donors, and other special visitors. Notification of the reservation of such areas will be made in advance by posted signs and/or written notice. Motor vehicles must be removed from these spaces/areas by the time stipulated or the vehicles will be subject to impoundment. An alternate campus parking area will be available for those having to move their car. Notices will be posted at least three days (72 hours) prior to the event, when possible.

Overnight or extended parking of campers, vans, buses, etc., utilized as living and sleeping quarters within Institute boundaries, is not permitted unless approved by the Parking Office.

"The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology shall not be responsible for loss or damage of any type to a vehicle, its accessories, or its contents, whether resulting from theft, vandalism, fire or any other cause."