STUDENT PARKING PERMIT CHANGES
2024 - 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
KEY CHANGES
Learn more about the parking permit changes for the 2024-2025 academic year.
PERMIT DETAILS
See which permits are available, along with associated rates and parking locations.
FAQs
See answers to frequently asked questions about the permit changes.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, Stony Brook University is implementing a tiered parking permit model for students. Commuter parking permits will now have three tiers (Commuter Core, Commuter Premium and Commuter Satellite). There will also be two tiered residential parking permits (Perimeter and Satellite) for students. These changes will support the necessary work for our surface lots, including pothole repair, filling cracks, sealant and resurfacing, etc.
Beginning Fall 2024:
- There will be a pay and no-pay option for residential parking permits. Residential Perimeter (see plans below) will be available for $90/semester (fall/spring) and $60/semester (summer).
- Commuter permit tiers will adjust to:
- Commuter Core: $135/semester (fall/spring) and $90/semester (summer)
- Commuter Perimeter: $90/semester (fall/spring) and $60/semester (summer)
- Commuter Satellite: No charge
There will be a limited number of permits for free or at a discounted rate for students with financial need. These will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Details on student eligibility are still under review.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Enforcement hours will remain the same for the Fall 2024 semester. Metered spaces are enforced 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and West Campus lots are enforced 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
- The metered spaces in Lot 5 will remain at a $5/day flat rate.
- MAPS will be implementing a new parking management system in Spring 2024. This system will utilize virtual permits instead of physical hang tags. More information on this will be sent as implementation is finalized.
PERMIT DETAILS
| Permit Type | Rates | Designated Parking Area |
|---|---|---|
| Commuter Core | $135/semester (fall and spring) $90/semester (summer) |
Student spaces in Lots 2, 3 and 6 Note: In addition to Lots 2, 3, and 6, Commuter Core permit holders can park in any designated commuter permit holder space on West Campus. |
| Commuter Perimeter | $90/semester (fall and spring) $60/semester (summer) |
Student spaces in Lot 5 Note: Commuter Perimeter permit holders can also park in Lot 40. |
| Commuter Satellite | No charge | Lot 40 |
| Residential Perimeter | $90/semester (fall and spring) $60/semester (summer) |
Assigned Residential Zone |
| Residential Satellite | No charge | Lot 40 Note: SBU Transit does not run 24 hours/day. Please be aware of transit schedules when choosing this option. |
DISCOUNTED PERMITS
Student feedback has highlighted a concern for affordability. As such, 10% of each permit type will be offered either at a discounted rate or for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligibility requirements are being discussed and will be shared by the end of the Spring 2024 semester.
| Permit Types | Allocation/Rates | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Commuter Core | 10% of eligible students can purchase at Commuter Perimeter rates | Details under review |
| Commuter Perimeter | 10% of eligible students will receive free permits | Details under review |
| Residential Perimeter | 10% of eligible students will receive free permits | Details under review |