Parking Options on Campus
The Vendor/Contractor Parking Permit costs $63/month per permit, and allows you to park in parking areas as assigned.
This permit is available for purchase both in person and online.
Buy in person at the Transportation & Parking Services office located at 4310 Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508. NOTE: Parking for TPS customers is located in the 43rd & Elkhorn Garage for 15 minutes in spaces marked "15 Minute Parking" on Level 1.
Buy it online via the ODU Parking Portal.
NOTE- You MUST follow these steps to buy your permit online:
- Register as a Vendor/Contractor.
- Create a Guest Account in the ODU Parking Portal.
- Buy your Vendor/Contractor Permit in the ODU Parking Portal.
This permit allows you to park in designated parking locations determined by the office of Transportation & Parking Services.
- Vendor/Contractor Permits are not valid in hourly parking spaces.
- Vendor/Contractor Permits are not valid in reserved spaces.
No, Vendor/Contractor Permits cannot be transferred between vehicles. Only one permit or one validation will be valid for one vehicle.
No, Vendor/Contractor Permits cannot be transferred between contractors.
Parking on the grass/sidewalks, in fire lanes, loading zones, or reserved spaces is prohibited and subject to ticketing and towing UNLESS special permission is granted through the TPS office at the time of purchase and is specifically noted on the permit.
Both the virtual permit and a validation code are the same cost and allow parking within parking locations determined by Transportation & Parking Services. The key differences are:
Virtual Permits
- Can be purchased online through the ODU Parking Portal after completing the Vendor/Contractor Registration Form.
- Are not transferable between vehicles, one permit for each individual vehicle.
Validation Codes
- Will be entered on a custom parking link through Offstreet.
- Can be setup for contractor/vendor groups and customized to job duration needs.
If you would like to setup a validation code, please email parking@odu.edu or visit our office.
If you want to buy a virtual permit online, you must first be registered as a vendor/contractor. Registering simply confirms with the ODU Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) office that you are a vendor/contractor, so that you can be eligible for the Vendor/Contractor Permit price.
You can come to the TPS office to register, or simply complete the Vendor/Contractor Registration Form.
- Go online to the ODU Parking Portal and establish a guest account.
- Complete and submit the Vendor/Contractor Registration Form.
- Once you receive an email stating you have been approved, log back in to your ODU Parking Portal guest account and purchase your permit. You will receive an email receipt once your purchase is complete.
- Don't forget to register all potential vehicle license plates to the permit.
Hourly parking provides short-term parking in high-demand locations at $1.00/30 minutes.
- Hourly parking is enforced year round, 24 hours a day.
- Parking MUST be paid for immediately upon parking your vehicle.
- ODU has (1) Pay stations located in Visitor Lot 7 which accepts credit card & cash payment. ALL other hourly parking must be paid via MobilePay; City of Norfolk street meters accept loose change only.
- ALL vehicles must pay via MobilePay or pay station (only in Visitor Lot 7) to park in an hourly parking location.
- Vehicles can receive multiple citations at unpaid or expired hourly parking
Daily Permits are available for purchase online for $10/day, and are valid in all general parking areas.
If you're on campus six (6) hours or more, Daily Parking Permits at $10/day are more cost-effective than parking in a short-term pay-to-park location.
- Daily Permits can be purchased online through the ODU Parking Portal
- You can select multiple consecutive dates so that you can use one permit for the duration of your stay at ODU.
- Please note that Daily Permits are non-refundable.
Where to Park with a Daily Permit
On the ODU Parking Map, any area that is designated as "Commuter Parking" or "Faculty/Staff Parking" is ok to park.
Daily Permits are not valid in:
- ADA Accessible spaces (without Valid DMV Issued Placard).
- Reserved spaces (will be marked as such with paint or signage).
- Hourly parking spaces.
- Carpool spaces (until 2:00pm).
- Restricted areas (such as Loading Zones).