Permit Overview
To park on campus, you need to have a permit or pay for timed parking:
- Student and employee permits are available for the semester or year. Daily, weekly and monthly permit options are also available.
- Visitors can purchase a daily or weekly permit. Read more parking information for visitors.
Additional permit options include:
- Community School of the Arts permits
- Recreation Center member permits
- Retiree permits
- Vendor/service permits
Virtual System
We use a virtual permit system, so you won’t receive a physical permit.
Timed Parking Options
In addition to purchasing a permit, you can pay for timed parking in designated areas throughout campus, including parking meters, parking pay stations and a mobile payment option.
Policies
Please read the complete parking rules and regulations and note the following:
- Students and employees may purchase only one permit.
- Permits may not be loaned, traded or sold.
- Ordering a virtual permit, the color for which one does not qualify, may result in parking tickets and/or having parking privileges revoked.
Accessibility
Employees and students who have state-issued disability license plates or placards must obtain the appropriate parking permit (blue, yellow or orange). They can then park in regular spots as well as spots designated for persons with disabilities within their permit area. They can also receive a reserved parking space for a reduced fee.
Visitors with state-issued disability license plates or placards need to have a visitor permit. They can then park in regular spots as well as spots designated for persons with disabilities.
Learn more about accessibility at NIU.
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.