WELCOME TO THE PARKING DESK
THE PARKING DESK IS OPEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
WE ARE LOCATED INSIDE NAC 4/201
YOU CAN REACH US BY CALLING (212) 650-7183 OR
BY EMAILING:
PARKING@CCNY.CUNY.EDU
DAY PARKING PERMITS ARE FOR CCNY FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY WHOSE PRIMARY WORK TITLE IS FOR CCNY
IT IS NOT FOR MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATE CENTER OR OTHER CUNY COLLEGES, EVEN IF THEY POSSESS A CCNY ID CARD OR THEIR LABS ARE IN THE ASRC BUILDING
WE DO NOT OFFER THESE PERMITS TO STUDENTS
DAY PARKING PERMITS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 2027
The parking desk can't issue permits, answer phone calls, or emails outside of our regular operating hours.
All permits are issued in person - they are not issued online, via email, or through the regular mail.
If you have an urgent issue after hours or an emergency at any time, you can call (212) 650-6911.
DAY PARKING PERMITS ARE SOLD OUT
All regular day parking permits for the permit year ending June 30, have been sold.
A waiting list is maintained for day parking permits; however, based on current demand and the number of permits already issued, it is unlikely that the waiting list will be activated during the current permit year.
Evening Parking Permits
Evening parking permits remain available for eligible faculty and staff. The cost is $300 for the full permit year (July–June) or $150 for a half-year permit (July–December).
St. Nicholas Terrace Parking
Free St. Nicholas Terrace parking permits are available to eligible CCNY faculty and staff. These permits are subject to availability and do not guarantee a parking space.
The St. Nicholas Terrace spaces are heavily utilized and are often filled early in the day. Consequently, having a St. Nicholas Terrace permit does not guarantee that a space will be available when you arrive on campus.
Parking Information
For complete information regarding CCNY parking policies, permit requirements, parking locations, St. Nicholas Terrace permits, and frequently asked questions, please visit:
Parking Information: https://ccny.cuny.edu/safety/parking
DAY PARKING PERMIT SALES
A BURSAR APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A REGULAR DAY PARKING PERMIT
Faculty and Staff parking permits for the July–June permit year generally go on sale in early May. The permit fees are:
- Full-Year Day Permit: $600
- Half-Year Day Permit (July–December): $300
- Full-Year Evening Permit: $300
- Half-Year Evening Permit (July–December): $150
Purchasing a Day Parking Permit
Regular day parking permits must be purchased through the Bursar's appointment/queuing system. Faculty and staff must schedule an appointment before purchasing a day permit.
Reserved and evening permit purchasers do not need a Bursar appointment.
Appointment Instructions
When appointment scheduling opens:
- Visit the Bursar's QLess appointment system: https://kiosk.na8.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/227
- Enter your name, email address, and cellphone number.
- When asked, “What would you like to get in line for?”, select Parking Permits for Employees.
- Do not select the general “Bursar” category. Appointments made under the general Bursar category will not be honored for parking permit purchases.
Appointments are limited and may fill quickly. Faculty and staff are encouraged to schedule an appointment as soon as appointments become available.
Important Information
One transaction per appointment:
Each appointment is limited to one parking permit transaction. If you are purchasing permits for multiple individuals, a separate appointment is required for each person.
Missed appointments:
If you miss your appointment, please contact or visit the Bursar's Office at (212) 650-8700 for assistance rather than attempting to reschedule through the QLess system.
What to Bring to Your Bursar Appointment
Please bring:
- Your valid CCNY Faculty or Staff ID card.
- The completed Parking Information Form.
Parking Information Form: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/BURSAR%20Parking%20Information%20Form_0.pdf
The Bursar's Office does not accept online or mail-in payments for parking permits. Payment must be made in person by cash, check, or money order payable to The City College of New York. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Picking Up Your Parking Permit
After paying at the Bursar's Office, bring the following to the Public Safety Office, NAC 4/201:
- Your original Bursar receipt.
- Your completed parking application.
- Your valid CCNY Faculty or Staff ID card.
- A copy of your current vehicle registration.
- A copy of your current insurance card.
Public Safety Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
If your ID sticker is not current, you must obtain an updated sticker from your department or the ID Office.
Parking Permit Application: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2020-02/PARKING-PERMIT-APPLICATION-GENERIC-fill-in-V3.pdf
Sincerely,
The Parking Desk
(212) 650-7183
PARKING@CCNY.CUNY.EDU
General Facts
Reserved parking spaces are designated for the President, Vice Presidents, and full Deans.
THE PARKING YEAR RUNS FROM
JULY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30
As a courtesy, parking permits may also be purchased for the half-year period.
Purchasing a Day Parking Permit
The Bursar uses an online appointment system for the purchase of regular day parking permits. This system replaced the former ticketing process at the Wille Administration Building.
Appointments are not required to purchase:
- Reserved parking permits
- Evening parking permits
- St. Nicholas Terrace permits
Appointments will be spread over several days to help reduce lines and wait times. A sufficient number of appointments will be made available to accommodate the limited number of permits offered for sale. Therefore, obtaining an appointment later in the purchase period does not necessarily mean that day permits will be unavailable.
Important Appointment Information
One transaction per appointment:
Only one parking permit transaction is permitted per appointment. If you are purchasing permits for colleagues or friends, you must make a separate appointment for each permit. The Bursar will not process multiple purchases during a single appointment or accommodate walk-ins without an appointment.
Missed appointments:
If you miss your appointment, please stop by or contact the Bursar's Office at (212) 650-8700 for assistance.
Payment Information
The Bursar's Office does not accept online or mail-in payments for parking permits.
Payment must be made in person by:
- Cash
- Check
- Money order payable to THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Credit and debit cards are not accepted for parking payments.
Picking Up Your Parking Permit
After paying at the Bursar's Office, bring your original Bursar receipt to the Public Safety Office, NAC 4/201, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
You must also bring:
- Your completed parking application
- Your valid CCNY ID card
- A copy of your vehicle registration
- A copy of your vehicle insurance card
- A black or dark blue pen
If the ID sticker on your CCNY ID card is not current, the ID card is not valid for parking purposes. You must obtain an updated sticker from your department or the ID Office.
St. Nicholas Terrace Permits
Free St. Nicholas Terrace parking permits are available only to eligible CCNY faculty for the July–June parking year.
A St. Nicholas Terrace permit does not guarantee that a parking space will be available. Spaces are subject to availability.
Click Here For The Parking Application
Please Read
We send parking notices out via the college's broadcast email system. If you are one of the very few not getting broadcast emails from The College, then it is your responsibility to contact broadcastrequest@ccny.cuny.edu and ask to be put on the email list.
The Parking Permit Application Process
Permit applications are available at the CCNY Public Safety Department, NAC room 4/201. You can also download and print one by clicking on the link above.
All permits are processed live at the Parking Desk, NAC 4/201. Do not email or send your application in the regular mail.
Required documents (all four documents are required) - please bring a copy of all the documents - we will keep them.
Permit applications must be submitted to the Office of Public Safety, along with a copy of:
- Applicant's driver's license
- Vehicle registration
- Proof of insurance for each vehicle
- A current validated Faculty or Staff CCNY ID card
Applicants must have a valid CCNY Faculty or Staff e-mail address in order to qualify for a permit - no Gmail, AOL, CUNY Mail, Research Foundation, etc.
If the vehicle is registered in another person, then you will need a letter from that person stating that you are the driver of the vehicle.
Applications will not be taken from students who hold a part-time job at the college and have a staff ID.
Download the Parking Permit Application Form
Payments MUST be made at the Bursar's office. To pick up your permit, please bring your original Bursar's receipt to the Public Safety Office, NAC 4/201, Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM, along with your completed parking application and the required documentation. The Bursar accepts cash, checks, and money orders. There is an ATM inside the building near the Bursar's windows.
Policies
- We can no longer accept mail-in applications for parking. Park at your own risk.
- The College is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage.
- Parking may be suspended or delayed due to snow removal or other exigent reasons.
- Parking spaces are very limited and are not always immediately available. On a high-use day, you may have to wait for a spot.
- Overnight parking on campus is prohibited unless one is at work (i.e., Overnight Physical Plant workers, Public Safety Officers, Researchers who work after normal business hours, etc). YOU MAY NOT park after hours if you live in the neighborhood and you are trying to avoid paying for a private garage, or you don't want to park in the street. If you violate this rule, your parking privilege will be suspended, and you risk having your vehicle towed at your own expense.
- All of our parking locations require a permit.
- There is no through traffic on Convent Avenue from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays.
- Student Parking: There is no general-day student parking available. Paid Parking may be offered to students with disabilities who have a State, Municipal, or NYC-issued disabled parking permit or license plate. Click here for information on New York City and New York State Persons with Disabilities Parking Permits. Evening parking is available for students (see the hours and fees elsewhere on this page)
- You must pay at the Bursar first with cash, check, or money order. There is an ATM a few feet from the Bursar's windows. No credit cards are accepted. Bring the original Bursar's receipt with your completed application and required documents to the Public Safety office, NAC 4/201.
- Permits are sold by the year and not the semester, month, day, or hour. Refunds will be based on the remaining whole months left in the permit year.
- Permits must be clearly displayed on your rearview mirror (it is a removable hang tag). Please remove the hang tag before you drive the vehicle.
- Parking permits are non-transferable. You cannot lend, give away, or sell them. They are for the sole use of the driver and the vehicle(s) listed on the permit application only. No Exceptions. Violating the above may result in you having your parking permit privileges being revoked.
Duplicating and/or using a fraudulently duplicated or altered CCNY parking permit is a crime - NYS Penal Law § 170.10 - Forgery in the second degree, which is a Class D Felony punishable by imprisonment up to one year or more and/or a fine.
Some FAQs
When are the parking lots open? The parking lots are open on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The lots are closed on weekends and holidays.
Does purchasing a parking permit guarantee me a parking space? No. Purchasing a parking permit does not create a right to a parking space or guarantee that a space will be available. CCNY permits an individual to park on campus only when the individual has a valid permit and an authorized parking space is available.
What if the vehicle is registered to someone else? If the vehicle is registered to another person, you must provide a letter from the registered owner stating that you are authorized to drive the vehicle.
Can I leave my vehicle on campus when I am not working or attending CCNY? CCNY parking lots are commuter lots and are not intended for residents, long-term vehicle storage, or parking a vehicle on campus for personal reasons.
A permitted vehicle may not remain on CCNY property while the permit holder is away from campus conducting non-CCNY-related business. Anyone who needs to leave a vehicle on campus because of an emergency or other temporary circumstance must request permission in writing by contacting parking@ccny.cuny.edu .
Is CCNY responsible for damage or theft involving my vehicle? No. The permit holder assumes all responsibility for any damage, loss, or liability involving their vehicle while it is parked on CCNY property, including, but not limited to, theft, vandalism, damage to or loss of the vehicle, or loss of personal property contained in the vehicle.
CCNY is not responsible for personal injury, damage, theft, or loss of property arising from the exercise of parking privileges.
To Replace a Lost, Misplaced, or Stolen Permit
Lost or misplaced permit: If you lose or misplace your parking permit:
- Pay the $5 replacement fee at the Bursar.
- Bring the receipt to the Public Safety Parking Desk.
- Provide a written statement explaining how you believe the permit was lost or misplaced.
- Complete a new parking permit application.
You do not need to resubmit the supporting documents that were provided with your original application.
Stolen permit: If your permit was stolen, follow the same procedure. However, the $5 replacement fee will be waived if you provide a copy of the police report documenting the theft.
You Park at Your Own Risk
Failure to comply with CCNY parking rules and regulations may result in the revocation of parking privileges. Violations include, but are not limited to:
- Lending, transferring, or selling a parking permit
- Parking in an unauthorized area
- Moving traffic cones or other parking-control devices without authorization
- Failing to follow the directions of a Public Safety or Security officer
- Reckless or unsafe driving
- Damaging another vehicle or College property with a vehicle
- Misusing or abusing the privileges associated with a disabled parking permit
Anyone who creates, alters, possesses, or uses a fraudulent parking permit may be subject to criminal prosecution and permanent suspension of parking privileges.
Never Move a Parking Cone
Never move a traffic cone or other device placed in a parking space.
Unauthorized removal or movement of a cone may result in the revocation of parking privileges and/or towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense.
New Procedure
You will need your CUNYfirst CCNY Employee ID (EMPLID) to make a parking payment at the Bursar.
Student Parking
Students are not eligible for day parking permits. Students may purchase an evening parking permit for $300 per year or $150 for a half year.
Evening permits are valid Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Permit Sales
CCNY sells annual parking permits. We do not sell summer-only permits or parking permits by the hour, day, week, month, or semester.
How Do I Renew My Permit?
If you renew a current Day Parking Permit that expires on December 31st, you may pay and pick up your renewal permit starting Thursday, November 30th. You may start using the new permit on January 1st. You can download the application here: PARKING APPLICATION.
I Paid In Full For The Fiscal Year. What Do I Do?
If you paid the full amount for the year, you will still have to come to Public Safety with a completed application, your valid CCNY ID card, and your original Bursar's receipt to pick up their renewal permit. If your ID Card sticker reads anything other than the current year, then it is NOT VALID, and you will need to get an updated ID sticker from the ID Office.
How Do I Get A New Permit (Not A Renewal)?
The Waiting List
Once we run out of permits, you will need to place your name on the waiting list. You will do this by emailing parking@ccny.cuny.edu using your CCNY Faculty or Staff email account. Email with your request (NO AOL, Gmail, Hotmail, or any other private email account - No citymail.cuny.edu or any other CUNY email). If a permit becomes available, we will offer it to the next CCNY Faculty or Staff member on the waiting list. The Waiting list is for the fiscal year, which runs from July to June. Your request expires at the end of the fiscal year.
THE FULL PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR A PERMIT CAN BE FOUND IN ITS OWN SECTION LOWER ON THIS PAGE
What Documents Will I Need?
If you are renewing, you only need to bring the new application, your valid CCNY Faculty or Staff ID card, and your original Bursar's receipt. You do not need the other supporting documents unless there has been a change in your insurance or you are adding a vehicle. If this is a first-time permit for the fiscal year, then you will also need a copy of your vehicle registration(s), vehicle insurance card(s), and your valid driver's license. If your ID Card sticker reads anything other than the current year, then it is NOT VALID, and you will need to get an updated ID sticker.
If the vehicle is registered to another person with a different last name and/or the address on the registration is different than what is on your driver's license, then you will need a letter from that person stating that you are the driver of the vehicle.
We respect your time, so to speed up your visit to the Parking Desk, we strongly suggest that you bring a black or blue ink pen, photocopies of your documents, and a filled-in copy of your application. We will attach the copies to your application and file them away in a secure location.
How Do I Get A Free St. Nicholas Terrace Permit?
Follow the same procedure for obtaining a day permit, minus the visit to the Bursar, as no payment is required. Fill out the application and bring a copy of your valid CCNY Faculty ID card, a copy of the vehicle's registration and insurance card, and a copy of your valid Driver's license.
Where Do I Pay?
All payments will be made at the Bursar's office. The Bursar accepts cash, checks, and money orders. They do not accept credit cards for parking permit sales.
COSTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR PERIOD JANUARY TO JUNE:
- Day Permits are $300 for the half-year
- Reserved Permits are $350 for the half-year. Reserved permits are for Vice Presidents and Deans
- Evening Permits are $150 for the half-year. Faculty, Students, and Staff can purchase evening permits
Can I Start Using My Permit Before July 1st?
No. You must continue to use your current permit, which expires on June 30th.
Can I Use My Old Permit After July 1st?
No, unless it is a St. Nicholas Terrace permit, which is valid for the year that begins July 1st and ends June 30th.
Can I Pay The Extra Money And Get A Reserved Spot?
No, Reserved spots are for the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans.
What If I Don't Renew Or Pay For My Permit In Time?
If you do not renew or pay for your permit in time, it will be offered to the next person on the waiting list, and you will lose your right to claim a renewal.
I Didn't Know It Was Time To Renew. What Happens Now?
Permits are clearly marked with the expiration date. We send email broadcasts to the college community about parking permit sales. It is your responsibility to renew your permit on time. If you don't receive these emails, you should write to broadcastrequest@ccny.cuny.edu and ask to be placed on their mailing list. The same information on a parking Broadcast email can be found on this web page. Remember, if you do not renew your permit or pay by the start of the parking period, it will be offered to the next person on the waiting list, and you will lose your right to claim a renewal.
Where Can I Get A Parking Permit Application?
You can download the parking permit application here: PARKING APPLICATION. Applications are also available in the Public Safety office, NAC 4/201. Please bring a black or blue ink pen with you and photocopies of your documents.
I Don't Park For 12 Months Of The Year. Can I Get A Discount
No. We do not sell by semester, month, day, or hour - we sell by the fiscal year (July to June). If you buy for the year and you no longer want the permit, you can physically surrender it to the Parking Desk, NAC 4/201, and we will start the refund process. Your refund will be for the time that remains on your permit in whole months from the date you physically turn in the permit. The surrendered permit will be offered for sale to the next person on the waiting list.
Can I Lend My Permit To Another Person Or Use It On A Car Not Registered To Me?
No. If you do so, you risk losing your parking privileges, but you also risk having the vehicle towed since the permit is being used in violation of the rules and regulations, which are clearly stated here and on the parking application.
I Think Someone Is Using A Forged Parking Permit. What Do I Do?
Thank you for letting us know. Do not approach them. Call us at (212) 650-6911, and we will respond, investigate, and take the appropriate action. Duplicating and/or using an altered CCNY parking permit is a crime under NYS Penal Law Section 170.10 Forgery in the second degree, which is a Class D Felony and is punishable by imprisonment of one year or more and/or a fine.
Have You Ever Arrested Anyone For Using A Fraudulent Permit?
Yes.
I Have A Permit, But When I Arrived, There Were No Spots Left. What Do I Do?
All spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We usually fill all spots on weekdays, and if you arrive on campus later in the morning or early afternoon, you may have to wait for a spot to become available. The NAC lot usually fills up first, and South Campus an hour or so later.
I Saw Some Empty Spots In The NAC Lot. Why Can't I Park There?
Sometimes spots may appear to be available, but they are not. They are being held for reserved permit holders who asked us to hold their space for them past the 10:00 AM deadline or they are being held for one of the few guests we accommodate each weekday.
I Was Driving Around The NAC Lot and A Spot Had A Cone. Can I Move The Cone?
No. If you do, we will try to contact you and tell you to move your car immediately. If you fail to move your car or we cannot reach you, we may either have your vehicle towed or we may suspend your parking privileges or both.
What About Student Day Parking?
Unfortunately, there is no Day Parking for students. Please note that students who hold a part-time job at the college and have a Staff or Graduate Student ID are not eligible. If you obtained a permit in violation of this policy, we will revoke it. We do audits and check the records.
Is There Handicapped Parking On Campus?
Yes, we have a limited number of handicapped parking spaces in the NAC lot. They are for disabled CCNY Faculty, Students, or Staff possessing a government-issued disabled persons parking permit and who also possess a valid paid CCNY parking permit. The government-issued permit may ONLY be used when the actual disabled person to whom the permit was issued is traveling in the vehicle. For example, John Doe works in the CCNY XYZ Department and has a disabled child whom he transports outside of his work hours. The vehicle he drives has a Handicapped Hang Tag issued for the child. John Doe cannot park in a CCNY Handicapped Space during work if the child is not with him.
Any person who uses a disabled parking permit and abuses any privilege, benefit, precedence, or consideration arising from possessing said permit may have it revoked by the issuing agency. THIS IS THE LAW. If such abuse comes to the attention of the Parking Desk, we will document and inform the agency that issued the disabled permit, and we will revoke the driver's on-campus parking privileges.
How Can I Get A NYC Disabled Parking Permit?
In New York City you go to the NYC Department of Transportation WEB page that deals with this issue by clicking HERE. NYC Disabled parking permits are available to both residents and nonresidents of NYC. We honor disabled persons' parking permits issued by any government authority. Consult your local town or county clerk if you live outside of New York City.
I Have A Disability And A Doctor's Note. Can I Use A Handicapped Parking Space?
No, that would be illegal. If you want to park in a designated handicapped spot, you will need a disabled parking permit. You can get information on how to apply for one on the NYC Department of Transportation's website that deals with disabled parking permits (see above). You can apply for one outside NYC by visiting your town or county clerk. If you have a medical issue and you request special parking privileges, you will need a governmentally issued handicapped permit or hangtag.
Are There Public Garages In The Area?
Yes. You will find options if you Google "PARKING NEAR THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK". You can also try Parkwhiz.com or Parkme.com or you can Google "PARKING NEAR THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK". We do not endorse any particular private parking facility.
Is There Any Street Parking In The Neighborhood?
Yes, but make sure you check and obey all of the parking restrictions that are posted on pole-mounted signs. You can get additional information by going to the NYC Department of Transportation's official Street Map: www.nycdot.info. The interactive map shows parking restrictions street by street.
Is There Guest Parking?
Yes, but it is extremely limited. It was designed for certain visitors to the College (ie, guest lecturers, repair technicians, etc.) and not for those attending tours, during open houses, or special events (unless the event host has arranged for parking). It was NOT designed for faculty or staff who occasionally park on campus. We strongly suggest you email your request to Parking@ccny.cuny.edu on the requested date as we fill our guest spots every weekday. Tuesdays and Thursdays are in the most demand, while Fridays have the least demand. Our parking lots are closed on weekends and holidays.
Last Updated: 09/29/2026 13:49