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Parking and Transportation

The University strongly encourages use of alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation.

Permits are required year-round.

Apply for a parking permit


Types of Parking Permits

Salem

Standard

Valid in any Standard lot and in the Softball lot near Kaneko. The purchase and proper display of a current Standard parking permit allows an individual to park in a Standard lot if there is a legal parking space available. 

Reserved

Permits are specific to an assigned Reserved lot or area, and a space is guaranteed; parking in Standard lots permitted evenings and weekends.

Kaneko South

Reserved parking available only in the Kaneko paved parking lot; Standard parking available only in the gravel lot south of the softball field.

Other permits/options

(Call or visit the Service Center unless otherwise noted.)

  • 5-Use Permit: $20.00 and valid in Standard lots only. Available at the Service Center for purchase.
  • Guest/Visitor Lot is for University-invited guests via online reservation; unreserved spaces can be purchased after 7:00 a.m. for that day.
  • Parking Meters on campus are few and very short-term. See the campus map legend.