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Posted May 1, 2026
UT Dallas Parking and Transportation has partnered with the Office of Admission and Enrollment to introduce a pilot initiative designed to help incentivize summer enrollment while enhancing the overall student experience on campus.
As part of this initiative, students who are actively enrolled in summer classes will be eligible to receive a complimentary upgrade to their summer 2026 parking permit. This program is intended to provide greater flexibility and convenience for enrolled students as they attend classes and access campus resources during the summer term.
Program Details:
- Students must be enrolled for the summer term and own an active UT Dallas parking permit
- Green parking permits will be upgraded to a Gold parking permit at no additional cost
- Gold parking permit will be upgraded to an Orange parking permit at no additional cost
- Students who already own an Orange parking permit and apply for a complimentary upgrade will instead receive a prorated refund equal to the price difference between a summer Gold and summer Orange parking permit.
To participate in this pilot program, enrolled students must through the Parking & Transportation Services website (see below). Employees who are enrolled in summer classes are also eligible to participate in this program.
Please Have Ready:
- Your UTD parking permit number (find it on MyParking)
- The year, make, model and color of each of your vehicles
- The license plate number (and know the state that issued it) for each of your vehicles
The deadline to submit a parking permit upgrade request for the summer semester is the summer census date for the summer term in which you are enrolled. Requests received after the deadline will not be considered.
Parking and Transportation Services look forward to supporting the parking needs of students and contributing to a better campus experience this summer semester. Please contact Parking and Transportation Services directly if you have any questions about the summer parking permit upgrade program.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Eligibility
Who qualifies for this program?
Any student actively enrolled for the 2026 summer semester.
Do students need to be enrolled in a minimum number of summer credit hours?
No, any student enrolled for the summer semester qualifies for a complimentary parking permit upgrade regardless of the number of credit hours taken.
Does this apply to all summer sessions or only specific terms?
The complimentary parking permit upgrade program applies to all 2026 summer class sections.
What happens if a student drops their summer classes after receiving the upgrade?
Students must remain enrolled in summer classes until the completion of summer final exams to maintain eligibility for their parking permit upgrade. Any student who fully withdraws from the summer semester will no longer qualify, and any previously issued parking permit upgrade will be revoked.
How is eligibility determined for employees who are also students?
The program eligibility requirement is the same for any student registered for the summer session, regardless of employment status with UT Dallas.
Do employees need to provide proof of enrollment?
No additional proof of enrollment is needed to qualify for the summer upgrade program.
For employees/students not currently enrolled in summer classes, will permits be impacted?
No, this program only applies to students enrolled for the summer 2026 semester.
Permits & Upgrades
Do I need to have a parking permit to qualify for the upgrade?
Yes, students registered for the summer semester must also have an active UT Dallas permit to qualify for the parking permit upgrade program.
Can I purchase a permit now and still qualify for the upgrade?
Yes, if the permit has not been returned and summer enrollment is confirmed.
When will the upgraded permit take effect?
Applications to upgrade summer parking permits open on May 1. Your upgraded permit will take effect as soon as your request has been processed and your upgrade is confirmed via email.
Can I immediately start parking in upgraded areas once I apply?
No, applications to upgrade summer parking permits open on May 1. Your upgraded permit will take effect as soon as your request has been processed and your upgrade is confirmed via email.
What happens if I receive a citation while waiting for the upgrade to process?
Students are welcome to file an appeal through the UT Dallas parking portal within the allotted time for any citation believed to be issued in error. We will review the specifics of the case and make a final decision.
Other
What if I switch permits before applying for the upgrade?
The type of permit upgrade to be issued will be based on the type of active permit the applicant currently has at the time the upgrade request is filed.
Where do I request a summer parking pass upgrade on your website?
Is this program only for the summer semester?
Yes, this is a pilot program only available for the summer 2026 semester.