Boone campus parking permits are valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of football game days and other special events.
University parking privileges are granted exclusively for the vehicle or vehicles belonging to the individual account holder. No vehicles may be added to an individual's account that cannot be traced through Division of Motor Vehicles records to the individual or their immediate family. At no time are parking privileges allowed to be shared, sold, or traded by the account holder. Violators of this policy are subject to a fine and suspension of campus parking privileges.
2025-26 permits are valid Aug. 16, 2025–Aug. 15, 2026.
- No permit is required to park on the Boone campus on weekends or from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, except for football game days and other special events.
- Motorcycle permits are required to park a motorcycle on the Boone campus from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
- You may register more than one vehicle; however, only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any given time.
- Permits are valid until canceled.
- Parking on the Hickory campus? A permit is not required.
Your license plate is your permit and must be visible for scanning.
- Ensure that all license plate numbers are accurate for cars that will be parked on campus when registering for parking.
- Registered license plates must be visible to the driving path to be scanned — backing into parking spaces and pulling through spaces are not permitted and will result in a citation.
Need to change or cancel your parking permit?
To change or cancel your parking permit, contact Parking and Transportation (parking@appstate.edu or 828-262-2878).
Students or employees who wish to back into and/or pull through parking spaces must purchase a front vanity plate from the Parking Office — the cost is $15.
Game Day parking restrictions
All main Boone campus parking areas are restricted on the dates of home football games. Even if you have a permit for a particular lot, you must move your vehicle to a designated remote parking area. Visit Event & Football Parking for details.
Motorcycle Permits
Motorcycle permits are required to park a motorcycle on the Boone campus from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
Motorcycle | $120/year |
Motorcycle permits cannot be purchased online. Beginning Aug. 1, register in person by visiting:
Please have the following information for registration:
- AppCard
- Vehicle make, model and year
- License plate number
Parking Permit Waitlist
Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If your first choice is sold out:
- Join the waitlist
- Register for a different type of permit in the meantime