Boone Campus parking permits
Standard parking permits held by App State students are valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of football game days.
- Motorcycle permits are required for students who want to park a motorcycle on the Boone campus during the hours of 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- No permit is required to park on campus between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or on weekends, except for football game days and other special events.
- Need to add or change a vehicle? Please contact us at 828-262-2878 or email us a parking@appstate.edu and we will be happy to assist.
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 Game Day Parking for Students for details.
Hickory Campus parking permits
If you are taking classes exclusively at the Hickory campus:
- Register for Hickory campus parking at the Campus Services Express Desk in the first-floor lobby of App State's Hickory campus — the fee is waived for 2024-25. Unregistered vehicles are subject to ticketing.
- Hickory campus permits are not valid on the Boone campus.
If you are taking classes at both the Boone and Hickory campuses or will need to travel to the Boone campus between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays:
- Boone Campus permits are valid on the Hickory Campus — you do not need to register for an additional Hickory campus permit.
- Students should purchase visitor parking when on the Boone campus or a Boone campus permit.
- No permit is required to park on Boone campus between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or on weekends, except for football game days and other special events.
- See the Student Parking Registration and Boone Campus Student Parking Options sections for additional details and registration instructions.
2024-25 Permits Valid Aug.16, 2024–Aug. 15, 2025
Your license plate is your permit and must be visible for scanning.
- Because license plates must be scannable, backing into parking spaces and pulling through spaces are not permitted and will result in a citation.
- However, those 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.
- When registering for parking, ensure that the license plate number is accurate for the car that will be parked on campus.
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.
Student Parking Registration
Student parking registration access dates are based on the number of completed credit hours a student has obtained as determined by the Office of the Registrar.
Incoming students should submit all official transcripts in advance of their parking registration date if those transfer credits will change their class credit level.
| Graduate Students | Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Seniors (90+hrs) | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
| Juniors (60 - 89 hrs) | Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
| Sophomores (30-59 hrs) | Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
| Freshmen (0-29 hrs) | Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10 a.m. |
Purchasing a Student Parking Permit
Gather the following information before you begin your online registration:
- App State username and password
- Vehicle make, model and year
- License plate number
- Permit type you wish to purchase
Online Parking Registration Instructions (Boone campus only)
- Log into Self-Service, then select the Student tab and Student Self-Service tab. This will open a new Student Services page where you can access the Parking Registration System.
- Click on Order Permits from the menu at the bottom of the page.
- Agree to the Terms of Service (PDF).
- Select permit. You may register for one parking permit. Once a permit type is selected, the system will reserve it for fifteen minutes.
- Click Add Vehicle and enter vehicle information or select the vehicles you want to add to your permit if they auto-populate from your permit last year.
- Ensure that the license plate number is accurate for the car that will be parked on campus. Your license plate will be your permit.
- Click Confirm in the bottom right corner, then click the red Add Permit to Cart button in the bottom right corner to proceed.
- Enter your Contact Information and click the black Checkout button in the bottom right corner.
- After checkout, you will receive a confirmation email of your registration by the end of the business day. Keep a copy of this confirmation for your records.
RA Parking Permits
Please provide your vehicle information to Housing for RA and RD parking permits. We will work directly with Housing to set up these permits.
Is your first choice sold out?
Join the waiting list, and register for a different type of permit in the meantime.
Boone Campus Student Parking Options
The following Boone campus lots are available to students based on eligibility.
Please note that lots sell out quickly and a specific lot may no longer be available when your parking registration opens (based on credit hours). View the interactive campus map for Boone Campus parking locations available to students.
Key: FR - Freshmen | SO - Sophomore | JR - Junior | SR - Senior | GR - Graduate Student
Boone Campus Standard Permits
Boone campus standard parking permits are valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of football game days.
Satellite Lots
Permit | Fee | Eligible Students | Primary Lot | Secondary Lot |
Appalachian 105 | $396 | FR, SO, JR, SR, GR | Appalachian 105 | N/A |
State Farm | $396 | SO, JR, SR, GR | State Farm | Appalachian 105 |
Mountain Laurel | $396 | Residents of Mountain Laurel only | Mountain Laurel | Appalachian 105, State Farm, University Hall |
Main Campus Lots
Permit | Fee | Eligible Students | Primary Lot | Secondary Lot |
Greenwood / South | $396 | SO, JR, SR, GR | Greenwood / South | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Hill Street | $396 | SO, JR, SR, GR | Hill Street | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Blue Ridge Parking District | $780 | SO, JR, SR, GR | Blue Ridge Deck, Blue Ridge Lot, Stadium Heights | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Rivers Street Parking Deck | $780 | SO, JR, SR, GR | Rivers Street Deck | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Appalachian Heights | $396 | Residents of Appalachian Heights only | Appalachian Heights | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Holmes Drive Parking Deck | $780 | SO, JR, SR, GR | Holmes Drive Parking Deck | Appalachian 105, State Farm |
Boone Campus Motorcycle Permits
New for 2024-25: Boone campus motorcycle permits are required for students who want to park a motorcycle on the Boone campus during the hours of 7 a.m.– 5p.m., Monday through Friday.
| Permit | Fee | Eligible Students | |
| Motorcycle | $120 | FR, SO, JR, SR, GR — not available to purchase online |
Interested in purchasing a motorcycle permit?
Online registration is not available. Beginning Aug. 1, register in person by visiting:
Please bring the following information with you:
- AppCard
- Vehicle make, model and year
- License plate number
- Registration card and proof of insurance
Payment and Refunds
Payment
- Parking registration fees will be charged to the student account and may take up to several days to appear.
- Students can pay online via AppalNet or in person at the Student Accounts cashier window.
Refund Policies
Prorated refunds will be issued for any student parking registration canceled in writing before March 31, 2025.
Senior-level students who will only need parking for the fall semester can return their permit at the end of the semester in December for a pro-rated refund.