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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student Commuter Parking Zones Return Fall 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026

 As students return to campus for the Fall semester, Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) will reinstate Student Commuter Zones to help balance parking demand and improve access to commuter parking across campus.

Student commuter parking is divided into West, East, and South Commuter Zones. During the zone-restriction period, students should park in the zone associated with their permit Monday through Friday from 7 A.M. to 1 P.M. After 1 P.M., commuter permit holders may park in any student commuter lot, providing greater flexibility for afternoon and evening classes. The 2026–2027 Student Commuter Zones map identifies each zone and the parking areas available to student permit holders.

Zone Parking Schedule:

  • 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.: Student commuter permit holders may only park in their assigned zone.
  • 1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.: All student commuter permits are valid in any zone.
  • 7:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M.: All permits are valid in any zone.

This map illustrates the University of Texas at Arlington's 2026–2027 Student Commuter Zones for off-campus student parking permits. Three color-coded commuter zones are shown: West Commuter (brown overlay covering the west-central portion of campus), East Commuter (purple overlay covering the northeast side of campus), and South Commuter (orange overlay covering the southeast side of campus). Permit holders must park within their assigned commuter zone between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. From 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., permit holders may park in any student commuter lot. The map also identifies campus buildings, parking garages and surface lots, shuttle stops, EV charging stations, accessible parking, motorcycle parking, reduced-rate parking, remote Park & Ride; Ride locations, and construction zones. A legend explains permit colors and parking designations.

How Do I Get My Permit?

When purchasing your 2026–2027 Student Commuter Permit through MavPark:

  1. Choose Student Commuter Permit.
  2. Select your preferred zone: South, East, or West.
  3. Complete your purchase.

*We recommend selecting a zone closest to your first class or the area you visit most often before 1:00 PM.

Other Permit Options Available

Unsure if the commuter permit is right for you? Consider these alternatives:

  • Student Upgrade Permit
    Allows parking in reserved student upgrade spaces for more convenience.
  • Reduced Rate Permit
    Lower-cost option with short walking distance to campus.
  • Remote Park & Ride Permit
    Park in remote lots and ride the MavMover Shuttle into campus.  Service runs every 12 minutes.

Still Have Questions?

For questions, visit www.uta.edu/pats, email parking@uta.edu, or stop by our office.