Applying for Parking
Academic Year
Important:
All students interested in parking for the academic year (September - April) must apply through the Parking Sale channel on PAWS prior to the application deadline listed below, including those registered to live in USask Residences.
Availability is limited.
2025 - 2026 Student Parking Sale Dates
| May 1, 8:00 am to Aug. 21, 4:30 pm | Sale applications are accepted in PAWS |
| Aug. 24, 8:00 am | Sale results are posted in PAWS |
| Aug. 25, 8:30 am to Sept. 5, 4:30 pm | Allocated permits available for purchase and pickup |
This is a random selection and applying early does not ensure a better chance of being selected for a space.
Application Process
Eligibility
- You must have a valid NSID number to complete the application in PAWS.
- You must be registered in at least one USask class or at an affiliated college by the application deadline.
- Only one permit per student number.
Application
- Applications are accepted from May 1, 2024 - August 23, 2024 at 10:00 am. During that period, applications may be changed or withdrawn at any time.
- Choose only those lots which you are prepared to accept and list your choices in order of preference.
- Once you have been allocated a student permit in a lot you chose in the sale there will be no upgrades and no option to change to another lot at any time.
Purchasing your Permit
- After the sale you may pay for the permit either online through the Parking Sale channel on PAWS or in person at our office during the pickup window listed above.
- Permits purchased online can be picked up at our office (in-person pickup only). Paid permits will be held for pickup.
- A valid student card or current photo ID is required to pickup your permit.
- If you would like someone else to pick up your permit on your behalf, you must email Parking Services from your Usask email address giving that permission to pick the permit up on your behalf. Please also include your student number in the email.
Waiting List
Students who entered the Parking Sale and were not allocated a parking permit will automatically be added to a waiting list. Students on the waiting list will be contacted via their USask email address if a permit becomes available for them.
Ready to apply?
A $20.00 non-refundable application fee will be charged for all applications. If you wish to withdraw your application at any time, the fee still applies.
Winter Term Parking
If you require parking beginning in the Winter Term, please contact Parking and Transportation Services to see what permits are available.
Spring and Summer Term Parking
Prices and Locations
September - April
| Sept - Apr (includes GST) |
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| Lot S | Located on Innovation Blvd | electrified | $630.00 |
| Lot Q | Located on East Road (off Preston) | electrified | $630.00 |
| Lot Y | Located on East Road (off Preston) | electrified | $630.00 |
| Lot Z | Located on Campus Drive | non-electrified | $630.00 |
| Stadium Parkade | Located off College Drive | some electrified | $756.00 |
| Lot 20 | Located at Preston & College Drive | non-electrified | $541.80 |
Prices are subject to change.
May - August
| Lots S and Y (permit valid on both lots) | (Includes GST) |
| One month | $78.75 |
| Two months | $157.50 |
| Three months | $236.25 |
| May 1 to August 31 | $315.00 |
Please note permits are sold for calendar months ONLY. Prices are subject to change.
Residence Student Parking
September - April
Important:
Residence students are guaranteed parking only if they enter the Student Parking Sale. All residence students who enter the sale will be allocated a permit.
Students with Resident Agreements will be allocated a permit for Lot U, Lot W, or Stadium Parkade by applying through the Student Parking Sale.
Residence student parking permits allocated through the Student Parking Sale will be available for purchase and pickup from Aug. 25, 2024 at 8:30 am to Sept. 5, 2024 at 4:30 pm.
| Sept - Apr (no GST) |
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| Lot U | some electrified Includes Aird Street |
$680.00 |
| Lot W | electrified | $680.00 |
| Stadium Parkade | some electrified | $720.00 |
Prices are subject to change. Please note that any permits purchased after September 15 will lose the benefit of purchasing for the full year and the fee will be based on a higher monthly rate.
May - August
Parking in Lot U is complimentary for those staying in residence between May and August.
| Lots - Lot W | (no GST) |
| One month | $85.00 |
| Two months | $170.00 |
| Three months | $255.00 |
| May 1 to August 31 | $340.00 |
Please note permits are sold for calendar months ONLY. Prices are subject to change.
Night and Weekend Parking
Important:
- Night permits are NOT required in staff or student lots (excluding Lots G, N, and R) from May 1-August 31 annually.
Night Permits
When properly displayed, permits for Lots Q, S, Y, Z, 20 and Stadium Parkade function as night permits, and are valid in the following lots:
When properly displayed, permits for Lots U and W function as night permits, and are valid in the following lots:
- Mon-Thurs 4pm-5am for Lots E, H, HA, K, M, N, O, and Z
Permits are not required in any of the above lots (excluding Lots G, R and W) from 4pm Friday - 5am Monday.
If you do not have a student permit, please see our Visitor Parking page for night and weekend parking options.
Motorcycle Parking
If you wish to purchase a Motorcycle Permit, please visit our Visitor Parking page for more information.
Cancelling Parking
See our Permit Refund Policy for information about returning a parking permit.
Lost Permit
Lost or stolen permits have a replacement fee of $25.00. You must report to Parking and Transportation Services in person and fill out the necessary forms for replacement.
USSU Designated Parking
The USSU will be accepting applications for designated parking. Students who require parking because of exceptional circumstances may apply to the Designated Parking Program only after they have been unsuccessful in the student parking sale.
Tips and Reminders
Make sure you review parking tips and reminders.
Questions?
Contact Parking and Transportation Services for more information.