Department Reservations & Validations
University departments can conveniently manage guest parking through reservations and validations. Below are details on reservation & validation options, procedures, and rates.
Please note that per University Policy 9.10 General Expenditure Policy university staff, faculty, administrators, and students are expected to cover the cost of their parking. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has stated that parking fees are Non-Academic fees and are considered a personal expense, which is considered an unallowable expenditure.
Deciding What You Need
Reservations
Departments can reserve parking spaces for visitors in available garages. Reservations guarantee a parking spot, even if the garage shows full at the time of arrival.
Price: $8 per reservation per day*. Departments are billed based on the number of reservations requested, not used.
Validations
Departments can also purchase garage validations to cover visitor parking costs. Unlike reservations, validations do not reserve a space. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price: Departments select validation types ($2.25, $9, or $18) based on anticipated guest parking needs. Validations are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. They do not expire until redeemed.
Reservation Details
University departments can ensure convenient parking for their guests by reserving spaces (up to 25) in advance. Reservations guarantee a parking spot in your selected garage. Come & Go reservations are not available.
Need more than 25 reservations or same-day requests? Contact transportation@arizona.edu or call (520) 621-3710.
Locations: Cherry Avenue Main Gate Park Avenue Sixth Street Tyndall Avenue Second Street Highland Avenue South Stadium Health Sciences
Reservation Rates:
$9 per reservation, per day*
*Garage rates are subject to changes due to an event. Reservation cost will reflect event day rate.
Garage Clearance Heights:
Ensure your vehicle meets these height restrictions before entering the garages.
7' 0" - Cherry Ave., Main Gate, Park Ave., Sixth St., Tyndall Ave., Second St., Health Sciences
7' 2" - Highland Avenue Garage
8'2" - South Stadium Garage
Request Reservation
- Complete and submit the Department Reservation Form.
- Wait for an email notification confirming your request has been approved.
- You will then receive instructions to share with your guest.
Note: Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Validation Details
Departments purchase and manage garage validations to issue to guest. Note: Validations do not guarantee a parking space in the garage. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Garage validations do not expire until used.
Locations: Cherry Avenue Main Gate Park Avenue Sixth Street Tyndall Avenue Second Street South Stadium Health Sciences Highland Avenue
Validation Options:
Max of 50 validation requests per order.
- $18 Validations
- $9 Validations
- $2.25 Validations
Garage Clearance Heights:
Ensure your vehicle meets these height restrictions before entering the garages.
7' 0" - Cherry Ave., Main Gate, Park Ave., Sixth St., Tyndall Ave., Second St., Health Sciences
7' 2" - Highland Avenue Garage
8'2" - South Stadium Garage
Request Validation
First Time Requesting Validations:
- Complete and submit the Department Validation Purchase Form.
- A department representative with and photo ID can visit our office to finalize the validation process.
- Validations will be created, printed and issued to the department representative.
Future Validation Requests:
- Complete and submit the Department Validation Purchase Form.
- If needed soon, please have a department representative call or email our office.
- PTS will email a PDF with the requested validations for the department to print and distribute to their guests.
Department Permits
The University offers a variety of specialized parking permits to meet the operational needs of departments conducting official business on campus. These permits are designed to facilitate convenient, short-term access to designated parking spaces for faculty, staff, visitors, patients, and departmental vehicles.
Department Reserved Permit
The Department Reserved Permit allows University departments to designate parking spaces specifically for patients, research participants, or visitors. These spaces are intended to support clinical or research-related visits and ensure accessible, short-term parking during scheduled appointments.
Department Service Permit
The Department Service Permit is designed for University employees who use their personal vehicles for official business and need short-term parking access while attending meetings or performing duties across campus. This permit is intended to be shared among department personnel.
Department Golf Cart Permit
The Golf Cart Reserved Permit allows University departments to reserve designated parking spaces for official department business conducted via golf cart. These permits are ideal for departments that rely on golf carts for on-campus operations or transportation.
golf Cart Permit Purchase Form
U of A State Vehicle Permit
The U of A State Vehicle Permit is intended for University-owned vehicles used for official University business. This permit provides access to designated parking areas both during the day and overnight, based on operational needs.