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2026-27 Academic Year Student Parking Permit Applications

2026-27 Academic Year parking permit applications for returning students are paused. Students will be notified once they reopen. Please contact the Parking Office with any questions.

NOW OPEN: Summer Parking Permits – Please purchase summer permits on Flex Port. Permit stickers will be issued on a rolling basis. You will be contacted via email once your permit has been issued. Permits are 40.00 and are valid for Lot B and Lincoln Lot from 6/1 – 8/31. Read how to apply at the bottom of this page.

Incoming First Year Students: Permits for incoming first years will open on June 8th, 2026, at 7:00 am. Communication for how to apply and purchase the permits will be sent out with your May-to-Move-In newsletter. You will need to log in using your St. Olaf email.

NEW: Flex Port Student

Students, starting summer 2026, will be able to log into our new parking software Flex Port and manage permits, citations, vehicle information, appeals, and more!

Log In HERE

Permit Management

Students will be able to update their vehicle information at any time under the “Vehicle” tab. Students are allowed to have ONE vehicle tied and active to their permit at a time.
- Students are now solely responsible for updating their own vehicle information within Flex Port and making sure their physical permit sticker is on the correct vehicle.
Permit stickers are now transferable. Meaning, you can move your permit sticker from one vehicle to another at any time.
- Permit no longer sticky? Rinse with warm water and let dry. The stickiness should return once properly cleaned.
- Need a replacement? Remove and keep your old permit to turn it in for a free replacement. The replacement fee for lost or stolen stickers is $25.
Students will be able to apply for and pay for permits in Flex Port.

Citation Management

Student will be able to pay citations in Flex Port
- Please note that If a student citation is not paid within fourteen (14) days of issuance, the citation will be forwarded to the Business Office and added to the student’s comprehensive fee statement. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for all citations not paid within fourteen (14) days.
Students will be able to file for an appeal in Flex Port.
- Students will be able to upload images and the reason for the appeal.
- Results will be uploaded into Flex and emailed once a result has been made.
- Please read about the appeal process HERE.

Waitlist Management

Student will be able to apply for the available waitlist at any time. Students may add or remove themselves at any time if they decide they no longer need a permit.
Students may see their spot in the waitlist line. Please note that students get a buffer period to purchase permits, so please be patient when in line for permits.

NEW: Flex Port Faculty/Staff

Faculty/Staff members, starting summer 2026, will be able to log into our new parking software Flex Port and manage permits, citations, vehicle information, appeals, and more!

Log In HERE

All faculty and staff will need to re-register all vehicles they want authorized on their permit. This MUST be completed by September 25th, 2026. If registration is not completed and your vehicle is parked on campus, you will be subject to citations after the listed due date.

Permit Management

Faculty/Staff members will be able to update their vehicle information at any time under the “Vehicle” tab. You may assign a maximum of 10 different vehicles onto your permit at a time.
- Faculty/Staff members are now solely responsible for updating their own vehicle information within Flex Port and making sure their physical permit hangtag is on the correct vehicle.
- If you need a replacement permit, remove and keep your old permit to turn in for a free replacement. The replacement fee for lost or stolen permits is $25.00.

Citation Management

Faculty/Staff members will be able to pay citations in Flex Port.
- Please note that a late fee of $10.00 will be charged for all citations not paid within fourteen (14) days. Faculty and staff who fail to pay the citation within fourteen (14) days will be referred to their respective Vice President.
- Citations will NOT be removed from Flex Port and will be available to pay within the portal after the 14-day late fee is applied.
Faculty/Staff members will be able to file for an appeal in Flex Port.
- Faculty/Staff members will be able to upload images and the reason for the appeal.
- Results will be uploaded into Flex and emailed once a result has been made.
- Please read about the appeal process HERE.

Class-Year Permit Allocations

In years past, parking permits have been first come, first served — regardless of class year. While we are keeping the first come, first served structure, we will be allocating percentages of the overall student parking spots on campus based on the Registrar’s classification data from the fall 2025 semester. Classification is based on the number of St. Olaf total credits earned/completed.

Here is a breakdown of the percentages of overall student parking spots that will be distributed to each class year for the 2026–27 academic year:

Senior: 40%
Junior: 30%
Sophomore: 20%
First-Year: 10% (first-years must have a home address 250 miles or more from the college to be eligible for a permit)

*Disability parking accommodation permits are not counted in these percentages and will be assigned via the permitting process through that office. Students seeking a disability parking accommodation must apply for a campus parking permit AND work with Disability & Access to request a parking accommodation.

Hourly Parking

Paid hourly parking is available 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.

Student Parking Permit Process

Submission of an application does not mean that your permit request has been approved. No guarantee that submitting a parking permit application will result in a parking permit being issued due to limited availability. Permit applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis within class-year standing. Distance from campus, or any other factors, is not considered.

The student parking permit process is as follows:

Log in to Flex Port
Apply for your approved permit located in the “Get Permits” tab
Once approved, you will get an email to claim and purchase your permit.

Application approval does not guarantee a permit until payment is received. Payment must be completed by the deadline provided to secure your permit. Failure to complete payment will result in a forfeiture of your permit. No exceptions will be granted.

Please note that the Parking Office can not move applications from one permit type to another. You must reapply for the correct permit type using Flex Port

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 vehicle information, you may still apply. Please update any vehicle information in Flex Port as soon as possible to avoid citations.

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.

Summer Student Parking

Students who have a vehicle on campus during the summer (June 1 through August 31) must obtain a Summer Parking Permit. The cost of the permit for the summer is $40.00. This covers both Summer Session I and Summer Session II.

As during the academic year, the parking policy is still in effect 24/7/365.

Summer permit holders may park in Lot B or Lincoln Lot.

Due to the various conferences and events held on campus throughout the summer, it is extremely important that students park where their permit allows.

Apply on Flex Port

Click on “Permits” on the top left of the screen, and choose “Get Permits.”
Select the summer permit option.
Continue to the payment screen and add the vehicle you want to have associated with the permit.

Permit stickers will be issued on a rolling basis. You will be contacted via email once your permit has been issued.

Temporary Parking

Students can obtain a 7-day temporary parking permit for $30 by calling Public Safety at 507-786-3666. The permit cost is payable by credit or debit card.

Specialty Permits & Exemptions

Enter your information on the online registration form. You will be notified by email once your permit has been processed and is ready. Permits will be distributed via campus mail to your department’s PO. Box. Please reach out if you have not received your permit after 2 weeks from your start date.

By submitting the permit application, the applicant is acknowledging that they have read, understand, and agree to the St. Olaf Parking Policy.

To claim your parking permit, please log in to FlexPort on the top right side. You MUST use your St.Olaf email. Two steps will need to be completed.

Add a vehicle(s)
1. On the top left of the screen, you will see ” vehicles “. Please add any vehicles that you may use with your permit. Please note that the physical permit will need to be moved from vehicle to vehicle.
Claim a Permit
1. On the top left of the screen, you will see “Permit”. In that drop-down, select “Get Permits.”
2. Once clicked, you will be able to select a faculty/staff permit and attach your desired vehicles to the permit.

Faculty/Staff permits are free of charge, and you may have up to 10 vehicles attached to your permit. Lost or stolen permit replacements are 25$. Please read our parking policy here before parking on campus.

Permit Type	Semester 1 (J-Term included)	Semester 2 (J-Term included)	Full Academic Year
General Student Permit (living on campus)	$175	$175	$300
Off-Campus Living Permit (living off-campus)	$175	$175	$300
Motorcycle/Scooter*	–	–	$90
Summer	–	–	$40

*Motorcycle/scooter permits are only available to purchase as an add-on to the purchase of a semester or full-year permit.

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