Dear Students, 

UMBC virtual parking permits for the 2024 – 25 academic year are now available for all new and returning students. Last year’s permits expired on August 14. All students are required to activate a new virtual on-campus parking permit each August. (Note: Please do not sign up for a visitor account; UMBC does not issue parking permits for visitors.)

New students: Go to the UMBC Parking Portal, register your vehicle(s), and activate your permit by clicking on “Get Permit.” Your permit must be activated prior to your arrival on campus.

Returning students: Visit the UMBC Parking Portal to review your account for any outstanding fines, verify/update your vehicle(s) information, and activate your new virtual permit.

Please note, registering your vehicle is not the same as getting a permit. Once vehicles are registered, please click the "Get Permit" button. Parking permits expire every August. You may register up to three vehicles. You may only have one vehicle on campus at a time. 

Student parking permits are assigned as follows: 

Zone A (Red): Commuter students 

Zone B (Green): Walker Avenue Apartment residents 

Zone C (Gold): Residential students 

Please review the UMBC parking zone map to verify the locations of spaces in your zone. 

To learn more about parking at UMBC, please read our virtual permits FAQ. You can also view our commuter student parking guide to find the best parking locations for your class schedule or campus visit. 

For additional questions or if you experience any issues, please contact us directly at parking@umbc.edu or at 410-455-2551.