Is there free parking on UT campus?


Is there free parking on UT campus? Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin! With less than 16,000 spaces and 70,000 individuals accessing campus daily, parking is in high demand. Due to this demand, along with costs of maintaining parking structures and enforcement of spaces, there is no free parking on campus.


Is the Austin Metro free for UT students?

UT students, faculty and staff ride all CapMetro services for free when they swipe their valid IDs. The shuttle system is open to the general public, but non-students pay a Local fare.


Where do visitors park at UT?

Visitors are advised to park in university parking garages. No permit is required to park in the garages; just pull a ticket on your way in and process it at the exit, a paystation, or the garage office before you leave. Fees are calculated based on the amount of time you are in the garage.


Where can I park for free at UT campus?

Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin! Due to this demand, along with costs of maintaining parking structures and enforcement of spaces, there is no free parking on campus. The best parking option for visitors is in any of our twelve garages conveniently located around campus.