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 (7275).
VCU Parking and Transportation recently submitted a proposal for an approximate 3.4% increase in parking fees for employee parking permits, which was approved by VCU's Board of Visitors at the May 10 meeting. The adjustments will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Additional information related to the approved parking fee increase is available in our online FAQs.
Short-term parking options
We offer flexible parking permit options to accommodate employees' hybrid work schedules. Employees should choose the parking option that best meets their commute needs.
1. Daily value credential*
Employees who do not currently hold a VCU parking subscription can purchase a discounted daily value credential. Credentials are valid for up to 24 hours daily (from midnight to 11:59 p.m.) in designated parking facilities on the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses at $9 per day. They should be purchased in advance and used when needed. Note: Daily permits can now be printed at home.
*Single-use daily permit parking may be unavailable at certain designated facilities during specified days/times
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, Henry St. Decks
- MCV Campus: I Deck
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 value credential. Monroe Park and MCV Campus permits are available for purchase online.
Valid parking locations
- MPC: West Broad St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, Henry St. Decks
- MCV Campus: I Deck (Old scratch-off permits for A Lot will be valid through Dec. 2023)
*Note: Daily credentials 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.
*Credentials are only valid on the campus for which it is purchased.
Employees may purchase single-use daily permits online for the West Broad St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, the Henry St. Decks, or I Deck (MCV Campus) at the cost of $9 per day.
Permits are valid for the fiscal year purchased. One "value credential" offers parking access at the designated parking location, with unlimited entries and exits within the 24-hour period.
To use: Daily credentials should be purchased online and either printed or saved on a mobile device. Use the barcode on the credential to scan in and out of the facility, either from a printed copy or your phone screen. The exit station will display the number of days or uses remaining. There is no need to pull a ticket upon entry. If your selected location is full, you can park at an alternate location such as the I Deck, West Broad St. Deck, West Cary St. Deck, West Main St. Deck, Jefferson St. Deck, or the Henry St. Decks.
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) can be printed at home or saved on a mobile device.
- Scan the barcode on your permit at the gate to enter and exit the facility.
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 $27 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, Jefferson St. Deck
- MCV Campus: Eighth St. Deck, I 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, I Deck, A Lot
*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 $3 per hour for a maximum daily rate of $17 per day. A list of all visitor parking locations can be found on the visitor Parking Locations page.
Monthly parking subscription
FY2024 Employee Parking Subscription Rates ((effective July 1, 2024)
| Monroe Park Campus Facilities (Standard Faculty/Staff) | $92.00 per month |
| MCV Campus (Standard Faculty/Staff) | $92.00 per month |
| Leased Decks ( H Deck, RTD Deck, W Deck) | $92.00 per month |
| D Deck | $115.00 per month |
| Off-Campus Lots (A Lots) | $64.00 per month |
| Adjunct Faculty | $231.00 per 5-month semester |
| Evening Permit | $63.00 per month |
| Part-time F/S * | $45.00 per month |
Note: Parking rates for FY2024-25 are effective on July 1, 2024. Learn more at go.vcu.edu/parking-rates.
If you are a VCU Health System team member, 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 12 months and earning $19 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
- 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.