Parking at NIU

Parking Permits

On-campus parking lots near the NIU Music Building between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday currently require a valid parking permit.

Short-term Parking

For information and to purchase a virtual six-month or annual CSA family parking permit, please visit this NIU webpage Community School of the Arts Permits.

You can use AIMS Mobile Pay to find timed parking in designated areas and pay from your device. You can either download the AMP Park app from the Apple or Google store, visit the AMP website, or scan the QR code located on the AMP sign at your designated parking area (PDF). Mobile Pay zones 2, 3, 4, 22, and E located near the NIU Music Building are $1.40 per hour, up to four hours or $7 for the day.

There is very limited on-street parking close to the Music Building near Annie's Woods and on roads immediately to the east of the building. You don't need an NIU parking permit for on-street parking.