Parking Pay Stations
There are several parking pay stations on campus. You can use them to purchase either timed parking in a specific area or a daily visitor permit that allows you to park in any campus lot. Pay stations accept bills and coins, as well as Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards.
Be sure to:
- Enter your three-digit parking space number correctly.
- Display a disability license plate/placard if you park in a spot reserved for persons with disabilities.
- Take your receipt with you. You don’t need to display it in your vehicle.
Timed Parking
Paying for timed parking at a pay station allows you to park in the designated lot for the specified time. The fee is $1.20 per hour for up to four hours. You can add additional time if needed.
Visitor Permits
You can use a pay station to purchase a visitor permit for $6. A visitor permit allows you to park in any campus lot, except for in reserved spaces or service/vendor spaces. Your permit will expire 24 hours from the time of purchase.
Locations
Recreation Center
The parking pay station at the Recreation Center is located at the main entrance. The maximum time at the Recreation Center is four hours. You are able to add additional time as needed. You do not have to display your Recreation Center receipt in your vehicle, however you should take your receipt with you.
Anderson Hall
The parking pay station at Anderson Hall is located at the southeast end of the building. The maximum time at Anderson Hall is four hours. You are able to add additional time as needed. You do not have to display your Anderson Hall receipt in your vehicle, however you should take your receipt with you.
Campus Life Building
The parking pay station at the Campus Life Building is located at the east side of the building. The maximum time at the Campus Life Building is four hours. You are able to add additional time as needed. You do not have to display your Campus Life Building receipt in your vehicle, however you should take your receipt with you.
Visitor Pay Lot
There are two parking pay stations at the Visitor Pay Lot. The first is located near the entrance to the lot, with the second pay station being located at the North end. The maximum time at the Visitor Pay Lot is four hours. You are able to add additional time as needed. You do not have to display your Visitor Parking Lot receipt in your vehicle, however you should take your receipt with you.
Contact Us
Parking Services121 Normal Road
815-753-1045
parking@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
The lobby is currently closed to in-person transactions.