Purchasing a Permit
To purchase online, log in to the . You may also access the web portal via under Parking and Transportation > Parking Permits & Citations. Any outstanding parking citations must be settled prior to purchasing a permit. You may also purchase your permit in-office during normal business hours Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Students with a lot preference should purchase their permits as early as possible. Popular parking lots begin selling out a month before classes begin. There is a $5 fee for each additional vehicle registered to a permit. All permit values are pro-rated throughout the academic year. You can only purchase ONE permit.
Changes, Updates & Refunds
Changes to your permit, such as adding/editing/removing vehicles, changing locations or requesting an early permit expiration/termination can be done via the web portal. Simply select the permit to see available options and their associated fees. You must choose ONE zone or lot to park in when purchasing your permit. You cannot have multiple permits. All Georgia Southern permit holders can park at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center (The Hill).
| Permit Type | Parking Access |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Commuter Permit $130/yr | – Park in any commuter space on the Armstrong Campus – Intercampus Shuttle – Walmart Shopping Shuttle |
| Armstrong Residential Permit $130/yr | – Park in assigned residential lot – Intercampus Shuttle – Walmart Shopping Shuttle |
| Statesboro Commuter Permit $130/yr | – Choose between Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Gold Zone, and Limited Capacity Lots 33 and 41 – Campus Bus Transit System – Intercampus Shuttle – Publix Shopping Shuttle – Park in any commuter space on the Armstrong and Swainsboro Campuses |
| Statesboro Residential Permit $130/yr | – Park in Assigned Residential Lot – Campus Bus Transit System – Intercampus Shuttle – Publix Shopping Shuttle – Park in any commuter space on the Armstrong and Swainsboro Campuses |
| Free Parking at The Hill Statesboro | – Register for a free permit permit to park at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center – Any campus permit holder may park at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center – Shuttle service will be available to and from campus |
| Swainsboro Commuter Permit Free | – Free Parking for registered vehicles in the Swainsboro Campus Commuter Lots |
| Swainsboro Residential Permit Free | – Free Parking for registered vehicles in the Swainsboro Campus Residential Lots |
Parking permits are not required on the Liberty Campus. However, Liberty students can purchase parking permits for either the Statesboro, Armstrong, or Swainsboro Campuses.
Zone Commuter Parking (Statesboro)
Commuter students who live off – campus have flexible Zone Parking options designed to provide convenience and choice. The zone system allows students to park in multiple lots within the zone associated with their purchased permit. Students may purchase a commuter permit for one of the following zones and park in any lot located within that zone:
Zone 1: Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14
Zone 2: Lots 30, 31, and 32
Zone 3: Lot 42
Zone 4: Lot 21
Zone 5: Lot 29
Zone 6: RAC & Pavilion
Gold Zone: Paulson Stadium Gold Lot
Limited Capacity Commuter Lots: Lot 33 and Lot 41
Free Parking for Registered Vehicles:
Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center (The Hill)
Residential Students
- Statesboro Campus: $130/year
- Armstrong Campus: $130/year
- Swainsboro Campus: Free
- Liberty Campus: N/A
All students who reside in Residence Halls on campus will be restricted to their assigned parking area between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Resident students will park their vehicles in their residential lots.
All Georgia Southern permit holders may park at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center (The Hill) and other commuter lots after 4 P.M. & the Zach S. Henderson Library after 5:30 P.M. Permits are enforced in Residential Lots 24/7.
Commuters
- Statesboro Campus: $130 per year
- Armstrong Campus: $130 per year
- Swainsboro Campus: Free
- Liberty Campus: Free
Permits are Zone-specific on the Statesboro Campus. Meaning if you purchase a Zone 2 permit you must park in either Lot 30, Lot 31, or Lot 32. When visiting the Armstrong campus with a commuters permit you can park in any COMMUTER lot on the Armstrong campus.
All Georgia Southern permit holders may park at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center (The Hill) and other commuter lots after 4 P.M. & the Zach S. Henderson Library after 5:30 P.M.
Motorcycle
- Statesboro: $50/year
- Armstrong: $25/year
Motorcycle permits are required for all motor-driven cycles including motorcycles, scooters, mini bikes motorbikes and mopeds being 2 or 3 wheeled with any engine size. Equipment classified as a moped (<50cc) under Georgia law will be subject to the same permitting requirements on any GS campus. Motorcycles are permitted to park in any lot within a properly-signed Motorcycle Parking area. At the owner’s option, motorcycle permit holders may also utilize end-of-row areas denoted by yellow hatches whereas they do not interfere with traffic flow, crowding vehicle parking stalls, ADA access to sidewalks and/or not signed as a No Parking area. Permit placement shall be on the suspension forks of the front wheel. Motorcycles are not permitted to park in any regular vehicle spaces unless utilizing a time zone (30 min or 1hr). Riders are required to obey all Georgia laws concerning motorcycle operation.
Faculty & Staff
- Statesboro Campus: $100 per year
- Armstrong Campus: $100 per year
- Swainsboro Campus: No Charge
- Liberty: No Charge
Faculty and staff should only park in Faculty and Staff lots which are identified by parking signs.