Eligibility
- Parking permits will be issued to successful applicants through
the Parking Office, subject to availability.
- All registered students and University employees and persons who
work in U of T Scarborough buildings may apply for a parking permit.
- Applicants must establish eligibility for parking permit purchases.
Parking Services reserves the right to deny a permit in cases where
it is assessed that an applicant does not meet required criteria.
- Only one permit is issued per person.
- Permits may be used only on vehicles bearing validated license
plates. Failure to maintain validation of plates will result in revocation
of parking privileges and/or tagging and/or towing of vehicles.
- A permit is authorized for the use of the applicant only. For permits
that require proof of vehicle registration (Inner Lot and Residence
permits), a permit is authorized for use only on the vehicle registered
to its use.
- Valid parking permits or daily/hourly parking receipts/tickets must
be displayed at all times. Please refer to the Parking Rates page for current
rates and hours of operation.
- If a parking lot is filled to capacity, permit holders must search
for a parking space in another lot to which their permit gives them access.
No overflow parking is permitted on the hash marks, driveways, pedestrian
walkways, or grass areas.
- Applications for permits must be made by the applicant in the
Parking Office or via the Parking Services website. Permits will not
be sold over the phone. Applications must be filled out in their entirely
by the person named on the application. Permits will be sold only to
the named applicant or an authorized representative. Credit cards will
only be accepted as payment when presented and receipt signed for by
the person named on the front of the credit card. Notes authorization
in lieu of this original signature is not accepted.
- Full payment of parking fees must be submitted with the application
prior to issuance of parking permit.
Permits
- Applications for permits must be made by the applicant in the Parking
Office or Online. Permits will not be sold over the phone. Applications must be
filled out in their entirety by the person named on the application.
Permits will be sold only to the named applicant or authorized representative.
Credit cards will only be accepted as payment when presented and receipt
signed for by the person named on the front of the credit card. Notes of
authorization in lieu of this original signature are not accepted.
- Full payment of parking fees must be submitted with the application
or a permit will not be issued.
- Two or more University members may pool together and purchase one
parking permit. Only one vehicle is allowed to use the permit at any given
time. For North lot permits issued with a proximity card which allows
access to the lots, a hanging permit MUST be displayed at all times;
display of the proximity card is not accepted, and may result in issuance
of parking infraction notices.
South Lot
- South Lot, Day and Evening permits are sold, subject to availability,
to Staff and Faculty (please see Staff/Faculty Section), of U of T Scarborough,
and to U of T Scarborough students requiring accessible parking.
North Lot
- North Lot, permits are available to U of T Scarborough employees and
students, and are sold based on availability.
- North Lot, proximity cards must be used in conjunction with a hanging
permit displayed from the vehicle's rearview mirror. Proximity cards are
non-refundable, but may be renewed for additional terms upon the purchase
of additional parking permits. Proximity cards may not be transferred to
the use of another person.
Evening Permits
- Evening permits are available to U of T Scarborough employees by payroll deduction, and are sold based on availability.
- Evening permits are valid only after 4:00 pm Monday through Friday,
and at all times on weekends and University holidays.
- A proximity card is required to open South or North Lot gates. Proximity cards are to be used in conjunction with a valid evening hangtag permit.
Residence Permits
- Residence permits can be purchased ONLY when accompanied by vehicle
registration, with the last name and/or home address of the registered
owner matching that of the applicant. This is required in order to ensure that permits are sold to and used by students living in residence only.
- The applicant must present a valid student card, and be verified as
living in Residence by confirmation with the office of Student Housing
and Residence Life.
- ONE VEHICLE PER RESIDENT ONLY. Permits are
available on a first come, first served basis subject to availability. Students may purchase an
North Lot permit if no space is available in Residence lots.
- Residence parking for South Residences is in Lots B, C, and E. Parking elsewhere with a South Residence permit is unauthorized
and will result in issuance of Parking infraction Notices. Parking for the North Residences is
available in Lot F and Lot E.
- South Residences permits are not valid in the North Residence lot, and North Residences
permits are not valid in the South Residences lots.
- Guests of residents cannot park in Residence lots; parking
is available at current rates in the South and North parking lots.
See the Parking Rates page for rate information. Free passes will NOT be
issued to visitors except on weekends. Residents may purchase North Lot
parking for their guests from the Parking Office at a flat rate per night,
and must provide their guest's vehicle information on an application form.
Guest permits are sold subject to space availability.
- Residents who wish to purchase parking for a short duration may purchase
North Lot parking for said period on a flat rate per day basis, as space
is available.
Recreation Center/Athletics Parking
- Members of the Scarborough community are invited to purchase Athletics
memberships and parking for such purpose. Athletics parking permits are
to be used by these members of the community only, and are not for the use
of University of Toronto Scarborough students, staff or faculty. Improper use of community
member permits may result in forfeiture of permit privileges and
tagging/towing of vehicle. Maximum allowable time for parking is three
(3) hours. Vehicles bearing Athletics parking permits can park in the Lot D(South Visitor Lot) or Lot 3(North Lot).
Staff and Faculty
- Newly-hired eligible staff and faculty may apply for North Lot Parking. Persons requiring accessible, barrier-free parking may contact the Parking Office for information about South Lot Accessible parking.
- Staff and faculty who hold a valid South lot permit paid by payroll deduction
have renewal privileges and may keep their existing permits through subsequent
years. Cancellation of the permit forfeits renewal privileges. Exceptions are made for employees on leave (eg: parental, sabbatical, illness). Please inquire with the Manager for further information.
Temporary Employee Permits
- Temporary permits are available to accommodate staff working at UofT Scarborough for a
period of less than one year or for an indefinite period (i.e. replacement for
staff on medical leave).
- Temporary permits are not available to undergraduate or graduate students,
teaching assistants, or contract faculty.
- Temporary permits are sold on a monthly basis. The permit price is equivalent to an nnual permit divided by 12, and sale depends on availability.
There are no refunds for partially used months, and only one permit may
be purchased at a time.
- Eligible staff may obtain an application form from Human Resources.
The form must be signed by a representative of Human Resources Services and
brought to the Parking Office for processing. This form is required only for the purchase of the applicant's first temporary permit. Subsequent purchases require only completion of an application form available in the Parking Services office.
St. George Campus Parking Permits
- The UTSC Parking Office sells the following unreserved permits to eligible
Staff and Faculty only, for use at the St. George Campus:
Staff/Faculty Permits: Eight- or twelve-month permits used
in conjunction with a of UofT Scarborough permit. Payment may be made either by payroll deduction
(if eligible) or credit card.
- Employees holding valid St. George campus parking permits may park at UT Scarborough's North Lot 3 at no additional charge. If access to Lots 4 and 5 are preferred, the St. George employee may purchase a proximity card for access to these lots. Please contact Parking Services for details. NOTE: St. George Commercial and Student permits are not honored in UofT Scarborough parking lots.
UTM/UofT Scarborough Reciprocal Parking Agreements
- U of T Scarborough South Lot, North Lot and Lot H annual Staff/Faculty permits (on Payroll deduction)
are valid at UTM unreserved general parking areas.
- UTM staff/faculty permits (Unreserved, Premium Reserved, Reserved CCT garage, Reserved Lot 5 and Reserved Lot 1 permits) are accepted in
the North Lots at UofT Scarborough, Lot 3. If access to Lots 4 and 5 are preferred, the UTM employee may purchase a proximity card for access to these lots. Please contact Parking Services for details.
- U of T Scarborough students who also attend classes at
either the St. George or UTM Campuses must purchase parking from those
respective parking offices. St. George parking inquiries - 416-978-7275.
UTM Campus parking inquiries - 905-828-5254.