At BYU, a Y parking permit is $60 a semester, the U lots on the edge of campus are free, and nobody parks overnight. At UVU, a yellow permit is $80 a semester or $115 a year, and the student lots are free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Both schools use your license plate as your permit, so the most common ticket at either one is a car that isn't registered correctly.
Everything below is from BYU Parking Services' "Parking in a Nutshell" page and UVU Parking Services' permits, FAQ and citations pages, read Nov. 9, 2026. Prices are what each school lists now; check before you buy.
The two schools side by side
| BYU | UVU | |
|---|---|---|
| Main student permit | Y: $60/semester | Yellow: $80/semester or $115/year |
| Free option | U lots (outer campus) | Purple lot near the HP building, west of I-15 |
| Graduate students | G: $60/semester | Yellow |
| Garage | $250/semester, $750/year | |
| On-campus housing | Heritage, Helaman, Riviera: $25/month; Wymount, Wyview: free | |
| Free times | Spring and summer: free in Y and G lots with a registered permit | After 5 p.m. weekdays, weekends, school holidays |
| Overnight | Not allowed, 1-5 a.m. (except housing residents) | Overnight parking is a citable violation |
| Visitors | Free V lots | 16 pay-by-phone lots; day passes |
| Register at | cars.byu.edu or byu.myparkinginfo.com | UVU Parking Portal |
| Phone | 801-422-8754 | 801-863-8188 |
BYU parking
Permits
BYU uses lettered permits, and the letters are on every lot sign:
| Permit | For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Y | All BYU students | $60 per semester |
| G | Graduate students | $60 per semester |
| U | All students and employees | Free |
| V | Visitors | Free |
| Heritage, Helaman, Riviera, on-campus overflow | Residents | $25 a month |
| Wymount, Wyview | Residents | Free |
| A | Faculty and staff | Free |
- Housing residents shouldn't buy a Y permit. If you did, BYU says to cancel it, add the correct housing permit and email traffic@byu.edu for a refund.
- Only one permit can be active at a time, and only one vehicle can be assigned to it.
- Motorcycles: Heritage, Helaman and Riviera residents pay $25 a month from September through April; other students register the motorcycle on their student permit at no charge.
The rule that catches everyone
No overnight parking in any on-campus lot between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., whatever the sign says, unless you live on campus and you're in your own housing lot. There's no overnight pass. Students who drive to a late study session and leave the car are the usual victims.
Spring and summer
With a vehicle on an active spring/summer permit, you can park free in any Y or G lot and in some A lots, but not A lots 1-17, 27, 28, 32, 38, 39 and 50.
How to register
- Sign in at cars.byu.edu or byu.myparkinginfo.com with your BYU account.
- Choose Add permit, pick the type and continue.
- Enter the vehicle and plate, including any small stacked letters on the left side of a Utah plate.
- Assign the vehicle to the permit, accept the terms and turn on auto-renewal if offered.
- Note the expiration date on your dashboard.
Tickets
BYU says the most common citations are for the wrong permit, an unregistered permit or a wrong plate number. Pay within 7 days for a reduced fine. To appeal, click Dispute on the citation and don't pay until the hearings officer replies, which can take up to three weeks; disputing forfeits the early-payment discount. Unpaid citations can lead to a boot, and getting it removed means paying every citation plus a boot fee.
UVU parking
Permits
| Permit | Per semester | Per year | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | $80 | $115 | Main campus east of I-15, plus yellow and purple lots |
| Purple | Free (register) | Free | Lot near the HP building, west of I-15 |
| Parking garage | $250 | $750 | The garage |
- Buy online through the Parking Portal or at the parking office. UVU only refunds permits within 10 business days of purchase.
- Your plate is the permit. Park so your plate faces the roadway, where enforcement can scan it.
- One vehicle per permit on campus at a time.
- Summer: a permit is still required, but you can get one free.
- Motorcycles and scooters park free in designated motorcycle areas, not in car stalls.
- UTA provides transportation between UVU's campuses, and a UTA bus runs from the FrontRunner station to UVU about every 15 minutes, UVU says.
When you don't need a permit
UVU's policy is in effect 24 hours a day, but permits are only required in yellow, purple and green lots from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After 5 p.m., on weekends and on official school holidays, those lots are open without a permit. Pay lots and the garage charge from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
Tickets
| Violation | Fine | If paid within 10 days |
|---|---|---|
| Most violations (no permit, overnight, time zone exceeded) | $50 | $25 |
| No VIP permit | $80 | $40 |
| Not a stall, red curb, service or state-vehicle stall | $160 | $80 |
| Reserved space | $160 | $100 |
| Disabled zone | $185 | $125 |
| Hold fee (excessive citations) | $50 | |
| Impound fee | $100 |
Appeal online within 10 calendar days. Don't pay first: a paid citation can't be appealed. A citation under appeal won't rise to the full amount, and decisions take up to two weeks.
Off campus is a different system
Neither school's permit means anything at your apartment or on city streets. Apartment lots are private, with their own permits and towing contracts, and Provo and Orem regulate street parking near campus. Our Provo parking, tickets and towing for students guide covers both.
Skip the car
Both schools sit on the UVX bus rapid transit line, and FrontRunner stops in Provo and Orem. UVU students registered for at least one credit get a free UTA pass on their student ID; see UVU student ID and the UTA pass and our FrontRunner commuting guide.
Related guides
- Provo parking, tickets and towing for students
- BYU football parking
- UVU student ID card and UTA pass
- BYU and UVU class registration
- BYU on-campus housing, 2026-27
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a BYU parking permit?
How much is a UVU parking permit?
Is parking free at UVU after 5 p.m.?
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Parking in a Nutshell, BYU Parking Services. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Parking Permits at UVU, Utah Valley University Parking Services. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Parking at UVU, Utah Valley University Parking Services. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Utah Valley University Parking Services: Citations, Utah Valley University Parking Services. Checked November 9, 2026.
