CU Boulder Parking Map

Find Parking at CU Headache-Free

CUBoulderMap.com breaks down the main parking options for students, visitors, and faculty, all in one place.

  • Learn where to park for daily or long-term stays
  • Understand permit types and payment methods
  • Explore sustainable transport alternatives

Use the interactive campus map to find the best spot or download the CU Boulder Parking Map (PDF) for your phone and keep it handy.

Download the CU Boulder Parking Map PDF here!
Download the CU Boulder Parking Map here!

Long-Term Student Parking

CU Boulder offers flexible student parking options for those living on or commuting to campus. Permits are lot-specific and vary based on your schedule and parking needs.

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Permit Options

Students can choose between Academic Year and Semester Permits, which are assigned to a specific lot and valid 24/7. These permits go on sale during specific windows, so it’s important to check dates early.

For more flexibility, daily permits are also available through CU’s parking portal. There’s also an Off-Peak Permit option—valid weekdays from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m., plus all day on weekends.

Virtual Parking Access

CU Boulder uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) to track permits, meaning no physical pass is needed.

Just make sure your license plate is entered correctly in their system—your plate is your permit.

Waitlists

If a lot fills up, you can join a waitlist and will be notified by email if space opens up. Students can register multiple vehicles, but only one may be parked on campus at any given time.

Refunds & Cancellations

Students can cancel their permit at any time for a prorated refund. Just be sure to email Parking Services in advance—refunds aren’t backdated.

  • Avoid tickets or towing
  • Finding parking close to your destination
  • Registration & Permit information
  • Visitor parking locations

Visitor & Short-Term Parking

CU Boulder has several visitor parking options for short stays. Whether you’re attending an event or visiting campus, there are both hourly and daily choices available in both parking garages and above-ground parking lots.

Here’s what you need to know:

Hourly Parking

Short-term, pay-to-park zones are located across campus, including:

  • Euclid Parking Garage
  • Folsom Parking Garage
  • Multiple surface lots

Rates are $2 per hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and $1 per hour during off-hours. You can pay using coins, credit cards, or the ParkMobile app.

Daily Parking

Need more time? CU Boulder daily parking permits can be purchased online from the university website.

  • Students and visitors: up to 8 days in advance
  • CU Faculty and staff: up to 30 days ahead
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CU Parking FAQs

Visitors can park in short-term lots, including Euclid and Folsom garages, or any marked pay-to-park areas across campus.

Yes, students can register multiple vehicles, but only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time.

Yes, CU has ADA parking available. Send your state-issued placard info to CU’s Parking Services for access.

Use credit card, coins, or the ParkMobile app to pay at on-site parking meters in hourly parking zones.

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