UND Parking Services

08/17/2026

License Plate Visibility Reminder

As we get ready for the start of the semester, please make sure your vehicle’s state-issued license plate is visible from the drive lane when parked on campus.

If your vehicle has a front license plate, please park so either the front or rear plate is visible from the drive lane.

If your vehicle does not have a front plate, the rear of the vehicle must face the drive lane so the rear plate can be clearly seen.

Some drivers choose to display their state-issued plate in the front windshield. This is acceptable for parking purposes as long as the plate remains clearly visible.

Keep winter weather in mind! If you display your plate in the windshield and frost, ice, or snow prevents Parking Enforcement Officers from seeing it, you may receive a Failure to Comply citation.

Before leaving your vehicle, take a quick look and make sure your plate can be easily seen from the drive lane. This helps our officers verify your vehicle and permit quickly and accurately.

Thank you for helping us keep parking enforcement consistent across campus!

08/14/2026

UND Move-In Weekend Parking Information

We’ve been seeing some questions about parking for Move-In Weekend, so we wanted to share some helpful information before you arrive on campus!

Housing is sending maps to student emails showing the recommended move-in routes. There is quite a bit of road construction throughout Grand Forks, so scan the QR code for the residence hall your student is moving into and follow the designated route. These routes are designed to help you avoid construction and have a smoother move-in experience. We have included the QR codes here for you.

Parking Services staff and many other volunteers will be out on campus throughout Saturday, August 22nd of Move-In Weekend. We are all here to help make this a great experience!

🚗 Move-In Trailer and Large Vehicle Parking
If you are bringing a trailer or large vehicle, follow the designated route to your drop-off area. After unloading, please move your vehicle and trailer to one of these locations:
• Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center lot
• Princeton N Lot
• Ralph Engelstad Arena (REA) lot

All Other Vehicles:
Follow the designated move-in route to the parking area.

📦 Picking Up Shipped Items at Wilkerson
If you shipped items to campus, they will be picked up at Wilkerson Commons.

The Wilkerson lot will be blocked off once it reaches capacity, and vehicles will be allowed in as spaces become available. You may also park in the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center lot while picking up your items.

If you are going to Wilkerson to use the dining hall, please park in the Chester Fritz lot. This will help keep the Wilkerson lot available for families picking up packages.

🅿️ Parking Enforcement During Move-In
There will be no parking enforcement during Move-In Weekend to help make the move-in process easier.

Students must have their vehicles parked in the correct lot or zone for their UND parking permit by Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
Before then, please double-check the UND Parking Portal to make sure:
• Vehicle information is correct.
• License plate is entered correctly.
• If your vehicle does not have a license plate, the last 8 digits of the VIN are entered.

🏠 Moving In Early — August 14–21
To help students who are moving in early, there will be no enforcement in Housing lots after 1:00 p.m. from August 14–21.
There is also no weekend parking enforcement until after classes begin, which will help provide additional flexibility during move-in.

If you have any questions that we have not covered please feel free to email [email protected] or call our office 701-777-3551.

Safe travels, and welcome to UND! We look forward to seeing you on campus!

07/16/2026

Parking permit sales for the 2026–27 academic year are coming up at UND.

Residence hall parking permits will be available beginning Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m.
Commuter student parking permits will be available beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 9 a.m.

Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability may vary based on demand. If your student plans to bring a vehicle to campus, now is a great time to review permit options, rates, parking locations, and transportation alternatives before sales begin. Students who need overnight parking, including those living in Greek housing or near campus, should review the Overnight 24/7 permit options.

Before permit sales open, students should log in to the UND Parking Portal to make sure they can access their account. Students must be registered for classes before they can access the portal. They can also add vehicle information ahead of time and become familiar with the portal, which can make the permit purchase process easier on the day sales begin.

Students may charge their parking permit to their student account through September 3, 2026. Employees may choose to pay for permits in full or through payroll installments each paycheck.

For full details, including permit options, sale dates, rates, and parking information, visit the UND Parking Services permit page: https://campus.und.edu/transportation/parking/permits.html

If your student is unable to access the parking portal, does not see the expected permit options, or has questions, UND Parking Services is happy to help at [email protected] or 701-777-3551.

All vehicles and motorcycles that park on campus must have a permit and be registered with UND Parking Services.

07/02/2026

UND Parking Services and other UND offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

During the holiday, most parking enforcement will be suspended. However, University Police will remain on duty and may issue citations for safety-related violations, such as parking in fire lanes, no parking zones, or other hazardous areas.

Please enjoy Open Parking during the closure, and as always, park safely and be mindful of posted safety restrictions.

If you have any questions, we're happy to help! Reach out to us at [email protected] or 701-777-3551.

Have a safe, fun, and Happy 4th of July!

07/01/2026

Centennial Drive reconstruction to close Burtness parking lot July 6-13 July 1, 2026 Published in: UND, UND Contractor, UND Lot Updates, UND Parking, UND Parking Services Starting Monday, July 6, the reconstruction project on Centennial Drive will extend south to Davis Drive, near Twamley Hall. This...

05/11/2026

Parking Ramp Closure – May 18–24, 2026

The UND Parking Ramp will be closed Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 24 for annual cleaning.

Alternate Parking Options:

Ramp Permit Holders:
Please use nearby ‘SR’ and ‘E’ lots, including but not limited to:
• Columbia Lot
• Harvard Lot
• Carnegie Lot

For your guests:
Parking is available in nearby Passport Zones, including:
• Columbia Lot
• Harvard Lot
• Between Abbott Hall and Witmer Hall in the Cornell Lot
(Payment through the Passport app is still required or call the office for a daily permit at 701-777-3551)

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this temporary closure.
Questions? Contact UND Parking Services:

[email protected]
701-777-3551
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3791 Campus Road, Room 100
Grand Forks, ND 58202

05/07/2026

Please find information on the Parking Updates Blog on parking for Move Out Week. https://blogs.und.edu/parking/2026/05/finals-and-move-out-week-parking/

05/06/2026

Reading & Review Day: Friday, May 8, 2026
Parking enforced as usual.

Finals Week: Monday, May 11 & Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Parking enforced as usual.

Finals Week: Wednesday May 13th – 15th.
Special arrangements for housing zones. Watch for an email for information.

Spring Commencement: Friday, May 15, 2026
Open parking, but safety hazards & reserved spaces enforced

04/07/2026

The UND Bookstore is relocating, and with that move comes a few important parking updates to be aware of.

The parking lot at the former location will transition to ‘S/E’ (Student/Employee) permit zone and will also become a Passport (pay-to-park) zone.
Please be sure to look for updated signs and follow posted regulations when parking in the area

04/01/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Parking Services!

Here are a few reminders before the holiday weekend:

Friday, April 3rd is a Holiday and UND offices are closed.
• Open Parking rules will be in effect.

Monday, April 6 - There are no classes; however, UND offices remain open.
• Due to reduced campus activity, ‘E’, ‘S/E’, and ‘SR’ lots/zones will be open to all UND permit holders.
• Housing zones (Apartments and Residence Halls) will be enforced as normal.
• Passport Pay To Park zones and the Ramp still require payment.
• The following will continue to be enforced:
Safety hazards
ADA spaces
Special reserved spaces
Maintenance/service vehicle spaces
Loading and time zones

Daily permits can be purchased in our office or by calling 701-777-3551.
Parking will resume to normal policies on Tuesday, April 7th.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday! 🌷🐣