Options & Rates
We offer monthly and short-term parking options for employees on our Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Each parking option varies by space availability and is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions regarding selecting a parking option, feel free to contact us at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-PARK (7255).
Short-term parking options
We are now offering new, flexible parking permit options to accommodate hybrid work schedules for employees’ return to campus. Employees should choose the parking option that best meets their commute needs. For additional questions, view our Return to campus FAQs.
NOTE: The two-week temporary permit offering was discontinued, effective July 1.
1. Single-use daily permit
Employees who do not currently hold a VCU parking subscription can purchase a discounted single-use daily permit. Permits are valid for up to 24 hours per day in designated parking facilities on the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses at the cost of $6 per day and should be purchased in advance and used when needed.
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck (closed until Aug. '21)
- MCV Campus: A Lot Main St. Station, A Lot (Oliver Hill Way)
Who should purchase this permit?
Employees parking five days or less over a two-week period will experience the most cost savings with a daily permit. Monroe Park Campus permits are available for purchase online, and MCV Campus permits are sold in-office only.
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck (closed until Aug. '21)
- MCV Campus: A Lot Main St. Station, A Lot (Oliver Hill Way)
*Note: Daily permits are only available to VCU and VCU Health System employees and are non-refundable. Students or visitors found in possession of a daily permit may be subject to a $300 penalty.
*In/out privileges are not applicable for single-use daily permits.
*Permits are only valid on the campus for which the permit is purchased.
Purchasing an MCV Campus permit:
Scratch-off permits for designated MCV Campus parking facilities are available for employees without a monthly parking subscription. They can be purchased in-person in advance at the customer service office located at 659 N. Eighth St. and used when needed.
To use: Daily permit holders can park in any of the following open locations, pending availability, (A Lot, A Lot at Main St. Station) for up to 24 hours per day. In the event one’s selected parking location is full, the permit holder should travel to an alternate location. The specific month and day must be completely scratched off upon display for the permit to be considered valid.
*In/out privileges do not apply.
Employees may purchase single-use daily permits online for the West Broad St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck (closed through Aug. '21), or West Main St. Deck at the cost of $6 per day. No more than ten active permits will be issued to an employee at one time.
To use: Daily Monroe Park Campus permits will be emailed to purchasers within two to three business days of the request. Permit holders should pull a ticket upon entry at the selected facility and validate the permit using the QR code reader upon exiting at the gate. In the event the selected location is full, the permit holder can park in an alternate location (West Broad St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, or West Main St. Deck).
*In/out privileges do not apply.
Please ensure your vehicle license plate information, permit mailing address, and credit card information are available.
Steps:
- Click on "Manage My Account" in the upper right-hand corner of the site.
- Click "LOGIN" in the upper right-hand corner, then click on the "VCU/VCUHS Login" button. Note: If you are purchasing a temporary permit, you can create a guest account by clicking "SIGNUP" instead of "LOGIN." Permanent/long-term subscriptions will require your eID and password.
- Use your VCU eID and password to log in to the site. If you do not know your eID, click "Don’t know your eID?" Provide your birthday and VCU ID card information to retrieve your eID. Not sure of your password? You may need to reset it or activate your eID. Click on "Forgot your password?" Enter your eID, and follow the prompts. Once completed, hit "Login."
- Once you log in successfully, click "PERMITS" at the top of the site, then click on "GET PERMITS."
- Click "Next >>" at the bottom of the screen to purchase a permit. Select your permit/location and review the permit agreement.
- After reviewing and agreeing to abide by the permit agreement and parking guidelines, check the boxes to proceed.
- Confirm/add your vehicle information and mailing address. To purchase additional permits, click “Add Permits” and repeat the previous steps to add them to your cart.
- Review your purchase, and hit "Pay Now" to complete the payment with any major credit card.
- Click "Next," then enter your credit card information. Be sure not to hit the back or refresh buttons on your browser while your payment is in processing mode.
- You will receive a confirmation when your purchase is complete.
- Your permit(s) will be e-mailed to you within two to three business days.
- Take a ticket upon entering the gate. Scan the barcode on your permit at the gate and insert your entry ticket to exit the facility.
(Download) Instructions for purchasing a single-use permit online
2. Weekly permit
Employees without a parking subscription can purchase a weekly permit online. Permits are valid for up to 24 hours per day in designated parking facilities on the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses at the cost of $25 per week. The process to purchase a weekly permit is the same for both VCU and VCU Health System employees.
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck
- MCV Campus: Eighth St. Deck
Who should purchase this permit?
Employees who need to park four or more days per week, for three weeks out of the month, will benefit most from the weekly permit.
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck
- MCV Campus: Eighth St. Deck
*Permits are only valid on the campus for which the permit is purchased.
3. Hourly parking
Employees with less frequent on-campus schedules can purchase hourly parking in a visitor deck or lot on campus. Rates are $2 per hour for a maximum daily rate of $16 per day. A list of all visitor parking locations can be found on the visitor Parking Locations page.
Monthly parking subscription
FY2021-22 Employee Parking Subscription Rates
| Monroe Park Campus Facilities (Standard Faculty/Staff) | $86.00 per month |
| MCV Campus (Standard Faculty/Staff) | $86.00 per month |
| Leased Decks (Coliseum, H, K, RTD, W) | $86.00 per month |
| D Deck | $109.00 per month |
| Off-Campus Lots (A, I & R Lots) | $59.00 per month |
| Adjunct Faculty | $217.00 per 5-month semester |
| Evening Permit | $59.00 per month |
| Part-time F/S * | $42.00 per month |
Note: Parking rates for FY2021-22 changed on July 1, 2021. View the Approved 2021-22 Parking Rates, or learn more at go.vcu.edu/parking-rates.
If you are a VCU Health System employee, email parking@vcu.edu for long-term parking availability. Additional information can be found on the "VCUHS parking" page.
Employees interested in canceling their parking permit should return the hangtag permit to a VCU Parking and Transportation office (Monroe Park Campus-1108-A West Broad St.| MCV Campus, 659 N. Eighth St.). Please note, employees who cancel are not guaranteed to receive the same parking assignment upon reinstatement.
Hourly non-benefitted employees, defined as employees limited to 29 hours or less on average per week over a 12-month period and earn $13 per hour or less, are eligible for this permit.
Full-time employees of Virginia Commonwealth University(VCU) and Virginia Commonwealth University Health are required to pay semi-monthly through payroll deduction. Part time (including non-benefitted) employees are usually not eligible for payroll deduction and must prepay for parking.
The following VCU employee classifications are required to pay in advance for parking permits:
- Adjunct Faculty
- Student Workers
- Work Study Students
- Hourly/part-time employees
- Affiliates (non employees)
The following VCUHealth employee classifications are required to pay in advance for parking permits:
- Hourly employees
- Affiliates (non employees)
* Please note, while a permit does guarantee subscribers a parking space in one of our facilities, VCU Parking and Transportation reserves the right to relocate vehicles to alternate facilities as required for emergencies, construction, access, special event parking, and/or safety concerns.