2026-2027 PARKING PERMITS TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 5TH
SUMMER SEMESTER PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE
In order to register for a parking permit, one must first create a parking account and add all necessary information including vehicle information. All permits are sold first come first served.
STUDENTS MUST CREATE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT UNDER THEIR OWN NAME WHICH WILL INCLUDE THEIR TRENT EMAIL ADDRESS AND THEIR STUDENT NUMBER. PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT CREATE AN ACCOUNT UNDER YOUR NAME.
Parking Services is responsible for the planning, management, maintenance, and provision of campus parking services. This includes issuing parking permits and enforcing parking regulations. Due to the demand of parking on campus, parking permits will be sold as a first come first purchase. Waitlists will be added if needed. Please note that there is no area or time that allows for free parking on campus with the exception of an approved marked 15-minute parking only space. Make sure to comply with Parking Regulations.
Please remember that it is only one permit per person. Under the current campus parking regulations, each permit allows for the parking of only one vehicle at a time on campus. Should you need to alternate between multiple vehicles or make changes to your parking arrangements, please ensure you update your permit details in your parking account accordingly. For any further assistance or clarification regarding this policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
Parking Services is committed to providing excellent customer service and strives to provide well-maintained services and infrastructure that meet the needs of the Trent community. Please take a moment to review the parking regulations and information provided on our website. Any questions you may have can be directed to Parking Services at parking@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011 x7324.
Parking Policies & Guidelines
24/7 Payment Requirement Payment is required at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for parking on campus.
No Permit will automatically renew - Users are required to select their permits and pay attention to their expiry. Email notifications can only be sent the email address you list on your parking account. See our release dates and times to ensure you secure a permit. Permits are first come first served.
Payment Options
Parking payment can be made at any Pay and Display Machine or through the Hotspot app. To make payment easily, simply scan the following QR code
Please ensure that you follow the proper procedures for payment and parking in designated areas to avoid fines.
Overnight Parking for Residence Permit Holders
- Eligibility: Overnight parking is reserved exclusively for those holding a valid Residence Permit.
- Designated Lots: If you have a valid Residence Permit, your vehicle must be parked in the lot indicated on your permit. This rule applies to both overnight and daytime parking.
- Parking Within Marked Spaces: Ensure that your vehicle is parked within the white-painted lines in the designated lot as indicated by your permit.
- Overnight Monthly permits require approval from Parking Services. Do not purchase a regular monthly permit prior to messaging Parking Services. Please email parking@trentu.ca.
Guest Overnight Parking
- Availability: Guests requiring overnight parking can purchase a parking pass through an online parking account, pay and display machines, or Hotspot using code 8888
- Parking Location: Guest overnight parking is only permitted in Lot P on the West Bank within the white painted spaces.
- Payment Requirement: Guest parking passes must include payment for all hours the vehicle will be parked overnight.
- The economy rate using code 3333 is not valid for overnight parking and is for daytime use only.
Fines & Violations
- Parking Violations: Fines of up to $100 will be applied for the following violations:
- Failure to pay for parking ($30.00)
- Parking outside of the designated lot ($30.00)
- Interfering with snow clearing operations (including de-icing operations, regardless of whether it has snowed) ($50.00)
- Please note that one could receive all three offences on one violation totaling $100.00.
Please follow these guidelines to ensure smooth parking operations and avoid unnecessary fines and to ensure that proper snow clearing and safety operations can take place. Overnight parking hours are 2am to 6am.