Ft Worth Student Parking FAQ’s

Parking Permit Cost:

  • Parking Permits cost $200 per long semester (fall and spring) for students.
  • Staff/faculty permits are $400 per year, with payroll deduction options.
  • Summer parking is included with an active spring permit.
  • Permits must be linked to a specific vehicle each long semester.

Parking Permit Registration:

  • Permits will be billed to “Student Bill” automatically for FA25 and can be linked to the vehicle in the student’s parking portal.
  • A link to the portal is also available in DuckTrax.
  • Students, faculty, and staff will receive email notifications over the summer when new permits are available, and again in the fall for spring semester permits.
  • Spring Permits are valid through August 31 of the current year.
  • Students who will not be having a car on campus have until the 12th day classes to submit “opt out” form.

Service-Connected Veteran parking

  • Veterans who possess a minimum of a 40% service-connected disability rating are eligible for a parking permit at no cost to them.. To obtain this permit, they must present their official rating letter at the Parking office.
  • It is the veteran’s individual responsibility to initiate contact with the Parking office annually or each long semester if student to renew or acquire their no-cost parking permit, ensuring continued eligibility.
  • Vehicles displaying Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are required to also exhibit a valid ADA placard to utilize designated ADA accessible parking spaces. This dual requirement ensures proper allocation of accessible parking.

Parking Spot Guarantee:

  • A Parking Permit does not guarantee a parking spot.
  • Permits allow parking in designated lots when spaces are available, preventing citations.

Graduating in December:

  • Students graduating in December will purchase a single-semester parking pass for $200.
  • There is no charge for parking during the summer with an active spring permit.

Parking Permit Requirement:

  • A Parking Permit is required to park a vehicle on campus 24/7.
  • Short-term parking is available via ParkMobile (pay by day/hour).
  • ParkMobile information is posted on signs in the Fort Worth campus parking lot.

Motorcycle/Bicycle/Scooter Permits:

  • Motorcycles and mopeds require a discounted Parking Permit, purchased each long semester.
  • Bicycles may be registered with University Police, but registration is not mandatory.

Permit Across Campuses:

  • A Tarleton Parking Permit grants access to park at any Tarleton campus that requires a permit (e.g., Fort Worth permits are valid in Stephenville).

Fully Online Student Parking Charges:

  • Parking permits are an opt-out process for the 25-26 school year.
  • Online students must request to remove the permit cost by the 12th class day of each long semester to avoid charges on their Texan Bill, if they will not park on campus.

Online Student Campus Visits:

  • Online students visiting campus must purchase a parking permit via the Parking Portal.
  • Visitor permits are not available for online students.
  • Online Students needing short term parking may utilize ParkMobile in Stephenville (P17,P40,P41,P43) or Fort Worth.