NEW! Hourly Parking at St. Olaf
We are excited to launch hourly parking in a select number of lots on campus. This solution provides a convenient and affordable parking option for students, staff, faculty, or visitors who seek short-term parking in specific parking lots. Click HERE to see all of the lots where hourly parking is available. Click HERE to complete payment for an hourly parking spot.
- Spots are priced at $2.00/hour with a four-hour limit per day (within a 12:00 am – 11:59 pm window).
- Convenient contactless payment options include text-to-pay, via app, or online. The payment link can be found HERE.
- Hourly parking is available for all community parking users (regardless of whether they have a current parking permit).
- Hourly parking purchases are final. No refunds will be issued.
Permit Information
Submission of the application does not mean that your permit request has been approved. There is no guarantee that submitting a parking permit application will result in a parking permit being issued due to limited availability.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified by email and be provided with the link to purchase your permit. Once your payment has been received you will be notified with instructions on how to obtain your physical permit sticker.
- Please do not use spaces or dashes (-) when entering your license plate number.
- Incorrect: 123 ABC ; 123-ABC
- Correct: 123ABC
- If you do not have your license plate number yet (new vehicles) please enter your @stolaf.edu email address in the license plate number field. Email parking@stolaf.edu when you receive your new plates and we will update your vehicle information in the system.
By submitting the permit application, the applicant is acknowledging that they have read, understand, and agree to the St. Olaf Parking Policy.
All permit purchases are final and non-refundable, no exceptions.
Permit Pricing
| Commuter (Living off campus) | Semester 1 | January Term | Semester 2 | Year-Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Student Parking | $130 | $35 | $130 | $280 |
| Commuter Parking (living off-campus) | $130 | $35 | $130 | $280 |
| Motorcycle/Scooter | – | – | – | $80 |
| Summer | – | – | – | $35 |