Permit Sales Information
Fall 24-25 Parking Permit Sales Dates
Graduates: Monday, July 22
Seniors (90+ credit hours) : Wednesday, July 24
Juniors (60-89 credit hours): Friday, July 26
Sophomores (30-59 credit hours): Monday, July 29
Freshmen (0-29 credit hours): Tuesday, July 30
Due to the high demand for parking, permits for most preferred lots near the core of campus sell out quickly. However, there are always permits available. If your first or second choice is not available, we still recommend that you purchase a permit from one of the other available permit choices. This may be limited to the “Summit East” or “Allerton Sports Complex” parking lots for commuters, or the “Stadium” parking lot for residence hall students. Parking Services monitors the usage of the lots closely the first month of the semester so that we can get more students into the lot of their choice.
Waitlists - If the permit that you want to purchase is sold out, you may be given the option to join a waitlist for the permit. Waitlists are only offered for select permits. If you already purchased a permit you will be required to exchange the permit if the waitlisted permit becomes available to you. Joining a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be able to purchase the permit you wanted, however it does put you in a queue should the permit become available. Parking Services will begin awarding from the waitlist as soon as space becomes available, usually starting within the first two weeks of the start of the semester. You will be notified through your Kent State email account with the details and deadline for purchasing or exchanging your permit if a permit from the waitlist becomes available.
Other options:
Local churches – Many of the local churches sell parking permits for their lots (see list below).
Faith Lutheran Church (across from R16 White Hall)
931 E. Main St.
330-673-6633
United Church of Christ (next to Center for Performing Arts)
1400 E. Main St.
330-673-9534
Presbyterian Church of Kent (across from R5 Nursing)
1456 E. Summit St.
330-673-0661
United Methodist Church (across from Rockne’s)
1435 E. Main St.
330-673-5879 ext. 10
Hours of Operation
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
330-672-4432
Extended Business Hours for Start of Fall
August 15: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
August 17: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 19: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
August 20: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Motorist's Assistance
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
330-672-4444
For after-hours and weekend motorist assistance, contact the Kent State University Police Department at 330-672-2212.
The hours of operation may vary during summer and breaks.