First-Year Student Permit

Ithaca College aims to foster sustainability thinking and practice into its day-to-day management. Our efforts further our goal to create a “living-learning” laboratory that models and reinforces what our students are learning about sustainability.

Furthermore Ithaca College recognizes the importance of strengthening the student connection to the College and laying the foundation for student success during the first year. As a result we strongly urge students not to bring vehicles to campus, particularly during their first year. Instead consider the alternative transportation options described here.

First-Year Student Parking Details

Students who have completed less than 2 semesters matriculated at Ithaca College or another higher education institution are considered First-Year students.

A First-Year student can purchase a permit for $500 for the Academic Year and $250 for Spring Semester.

  • Permits are only valid in Red lots with Red Permit signs: A, B, C, CC, D, J-Red, L, L-Ext, M, N, O-Red, R, S, S-Ext, Y, Z-Red (see campus map for locations).
  • In addition, Red Permit holders can park in the evening, overnight periods, and on weekends in Blue Lots. Please refer to the signage at the entrance of each individual Blue Lot for specific times and days of the week.
  • Red permit stickers are to be applied to the vehicle’s driver’s side back window for clear display.
  • Permits are valid through August 14, 2025.
Purchase a Permit Online

Student parking permits for the 2024-25 academic year will be available online starting Monday, July 8, 2024.

Permits will NOT be mailed. Please ONLY select to have your permit held for pick up. If you select to have your permit mailed, we will automatically hold it for pick up.