2026-2027 PARKING PERMITS TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 5TH at 8:30am
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How to get a Permit
STEP 1 - Register for a parking account
- Sign up using your Trent University login details.
STEP 2 - Add your vehicle information
- Enter your vehicle details into your parking account.
STEP 3 - Select your permit
- Go to the Permits tab.
- Read the permit descriptions carefully.
- Choose the permit that best meets your needs.
STEP 4 - Reserve your permit
- Add your selected permit to your cart.
STEP 5 - Complete checkout
- Proceed to checkout to pay for your permit.
- Not ready to pay? Your permit will remain reserved in your cart until you're ready to complete your purchase.
Student Parking Information
Welcome Trent University Students to the 2026-2027 School Year
All parking permits will be available for purchase on August 5 at 8:30 a.m. Please note that no permits will be visible under the permits tab in your parking account prior to this time.
As permit release periods are our busiest time of year, response times from our office may be longer than usual. We encourage you to review the information available on our website before contacting Parking Services.
Commuter Students
Not living in residence? → Purchase a Regular Parking Permit (Valid in 18 designated parking lots on Symons Campus.)
Regular Parking Permit
For students NOT living in residence – (available for 1 month, 4 months, 8 months and 12 months)
Valid In | Not Valid In |
|---|---|
A, B+, F*, G, H, K, L', M, N, O, P*, S, U, V, W, X, Y, Z | C, D, I, J, R, T, Annex, Traill, and all reserved spaces |
Restrictions
- + – North of the median and outer spaces only (Lot B)
- * – Yellow painted spaces only (Lot F & P)
- ‘ – No parking before 8:00 a.m. (Lot L)
Reserved spaces not included with permit: Premium, Carpool, Service, etc. (any space indicated with a sign)
Living in residence?
Be sure to purchase the parking permit that matches your residence building and familiarize yourself with where it is valid. Residence permits are only valid in their designated parking lot. Since residence students live on campus and can walk to class, they are not eligible to park in commuter lots.
Please note: You may only purchase one parking permit and cannot hold both a residence permit and a regular permit at the same time.
🚗 Which Parking Permit Should I Buy?
🏠 West Bank Residences
Lady Eaton College → Residence West Bank Permit (Lot P only – white spaces only)
Champlain College → Residence West Bank Permit (Lot P only – white spaces only)
🏠 East Bank Residences
Gzowski College → Residence East Bank Permit (Lot R only)
OR purchase a Premium East Bank Residence (additional cost – valid in Lot T only)
Otonabee College → Residence East Bank Permit (Lot R only)
OR purchase a Premium East Bank Residence (additional cost – valid in Lot T only)
🏠 Annex Residences
Champlain Annex (1555 Water Street) → Champlain ANNEX Residence Permit
Gzowski/Lady Eaton Annex (1633 Water Street) → Gzowski/LEC ANNEX Residence Permit
🏠 Other Residences
Other Residences
Traill College Residence → Traill College Academic Year Permit (Valid at Traill and all regular Symons Campus lots)
Durham GTA Residence → Durham Residence Permit(Residence parking section only)
→ Durham commuting? Durham Campus Permit
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STUDENTS MUST CREATE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT UNDER THEIR OWN NAME WHICH WILL INCLUDE THEIR TRENT EMAIL ADDRESS AND THEIR STUDENT NUMBER. PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT CREATE AN ACCOUNT UNDER YOUR NAME.
Parking Services is responsible for the planning, management, maintenance, and provision of campus parking services. This includes issuing parking permits and enforcing parking regulations. Due to the demand of parking on campus, parking permits will be sold as a first come first purchase. Waitlists will be added if needed. Please note that there is no area or time that allows for free parking on campus with the exception of an approved marked 15-minute parking only space. Make sure to comply with Parking Regulations.
Please remember that it is only one permit per person. Under the current campus parking regulations, each permit allows for the parking of only one vehicle at a time on campus. Should you need to alternate between multiple vehicles or make changes to your parking arrangements, please ensure you update your permit details in your parking account accordingly. For any further assistance or clarification regarding this policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
Parking Services is committed to providing excellent customer service and strives to provide well-maintained services and infrastructure that meet the needs of the Trent community. Please take a moment to review the parking regulations and information provided on our website. Any questions you may have can be directed to Parking Services at parking@trentu.ca or 705-748-1011 x7324.
Parking Policies & Guidelines
24/7 Payment Requirement Payment is required at all times, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for parking on campus.
No Permit will automatically renew - Users are required to select their permits and pay attention to their expiry. Email notifications can only be sent the email address you list on your parking account. See our release dates and times to ensure you secure a permit. Permits are first come first served.
Payment Options
Parking payment can be made at any Pay and Display Machine or through the Hotspot app. To make payment easily, simply scan the following QR code
Please ensure that you follow the proper procedures for payment and parking in designated areas to avoid fines.
Overnight Parking for Residence Permit Holders
- Eligibility: Overnight parking is reserved exclusively for those holding a valid Residence Permit.
- Designated Lots: If you have a valid Residence Permit, your vehicle must be parked in the lot indicated on your permit. This rule applies to both overnight and daytime parking.
- Parking Within Marked Spaces: Ensure that your vehicle is parked within the white-painted lines in the designated lot as indicated by your permit.
- Overnight Monthly permits require approval from Parking Services. Do not purchase a regular monthly permit prior to messaging Parking Services. Please email parking@trentu.ca.
Guest Overnight Parking
- Availability: Guests requiring overnight parking can purchase a parking pass through an online parking account, pay and display machines, or Hotspot using code 8888
- Parking Location: Guest overnight parking is only permitted in Lot P on the West Bank within the white painted spaces.
- Payment Requirement: Guest parking passes must include payment for all hours the vehicle will be parked overnight.
- The economy rate using code 3333 is not valid for overnight parking and is for daytime use only.
Fines & Violations
- Parking Violations: Fines of up to $100 will be applied for the following violations:
- Failure to pay for parking ($30.00)
- Parking outside of the designated lot ($30.00)
- Interfering with snow clearing operations (including de-icing operations, regardless of whether it has snowed) ($50.00)
- Please note that one could receive all three offences on one violation totaling $100.00.
Please follow these guidelines to ensure smooth parking operations and avoid unnecessary fines and to ensure that proper snow clearing and safety operations can take place. Overnight parking hours are 2am to 6am.