Fall 2026 ePermits became available August 1 and expire December 31. Students must activate a new ePermit each semester, even though no separate permit payment is due.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Car rules and parking at Florida Atlantic University
Yes. Florida Atlantic assigns student parking by residential status rather than class year, so a first-year campus resident can activate a Green ePermit and an off-campus student can activate a Blue ePermit. The ePermit has no separate charge, but every student pays a $76.90 fall or spring Transportation Access Fee.
Start with the eligibility details below, then weigh permit cost, timing, overnight access, and transit. Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
At a glance
Parking snapshot
A Blue commuter or Green resident ePermit authorizes parking only in the matching areas; it does not guarantee an individual space. Drivers still have to find a legal space within the areas allowed by their permit.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Use a Green resident ePermit in an assigned resident surface lot for ordinary overnight parking. Blue commuter permits and all garages prohibit overnight parking; a vehicle left on campus without authorization for 48 continuous hours or more can be treated as abandoned.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗A resident returning for spring may store a registered car over winter break after submitting the Participant Waiver/Hold Harmless form; use a Green surface lot, never a garage, or Lot 77 at Jupiter. For summer or a semester break, a resident registered for fall submits the Summer and Semester Break Parking form.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Who qualifies
Eligibility details
On-campus first-year resident
Eligible. Florida Atlantic assigns the Green ePermit to campus residents, including first-year residents. It covers Green lots and limited evening access to Blue and Red areas.
Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Commuter
Eligible. Off-campus students activate the Blue ePermit, which covers designated commuter parking but cannot be used to leave a vehicle on campus overnight.
Source ↗Upperclass student
Eligible. Upperclass students use the same status-based system: Green for campus residents and Blue for commuters, with activation required each semester.
Source ↗Accommodation or exception
Accessible parking requires both a valid Florida Atlantic ePermit and a state-issued placard or plate. If accessible spaces are full, eligible drivers may use most nonassigned spaces, and meters are free for up to four hours.
Source ↗If you skip the car
Primary car-free alternative
Owl Express provides fare-free on-campus shuttle service, and NightOwls offers evening transportation around campus. Students can also use discounted regional Tri-Rail service for longer trips.
Source ↗Test it against your routineCommon questions
Florida Atlantic University car and parking FAQ
Can a Florida Atlantic freshman bring a car?
Yes. A first-year campus resident activates a Green ePermit, while a first-year student commuting from off campus activates a Blue ePermit. The assignment follows housing status rather than class year.
How much does Florida Atlantic student parking cost?
Every student pays the Transportation Access Fee: $76.90 in fall, $76.90 in spring, and $32.04 in summer for 2026-27. The student ePermit has no additional checkout charge, but you must activate the correct permit each semester.
When is the Fall 2026 Florida Atlantic ePermit available?
Fall 2026 ePermits became available August 1 and expire December 31. Activate the permit before parking; the license-plate system does not treat payment of the transportation fee alone as an active permit.
Can I leave my car overnight at Florida Atlantic?
A Green resident ePermit allows ordinary overnight parking in resident surface lots; Blue commuter permits and all garages prohibit it. For winter break, returning residents submit the waiver and use a Green surface lot or Jupiter Lot 77. For summer or semester-break storage, returning residents submit the break-parking form.
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Cited official sources
These verified university sources support the current claims above. Follow each link for the full policy.
Florida Atlantic Parking ↗
Publishes the Fall 2026 ePermit date, resident and commuter colors, student permit charge, license-plate rules, and current parking guidance.
Florida Atlantic University Parking and Transportation Services · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedAll Parking Permits ↗
Defines Blue commuter and Green resident eligibility, overnight restrictions, resident lot privileges, and the rule against overnight garage parking.
Florida Atlantic University Parking and Transportation Services · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedParking Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Explains semester renewal, the Transportation Access Fee, continuous enforcement during breaks, multiple vehicles, and student parking expectations.
Florida Atlantic University Parking and Transportation Services · Checked 2026-08-10 · verified2026-2027 Tuition and Fee Breakdown ↗
Publishes the mandatory Transportation Access Fee of $76.90 in fall and spring and $32.04 in summer.
Florida Atlantic University Controller's Office · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedFall Move-Out and Winter-Break Parking ↗
Explains who may leave a vehicle for winter break, the required waiver, and the Green surface-lot, no-garage, and Jupiter Lot 77 instructions.
Florida Atlantic University Housing and Residential Education · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedSpring Move-Out and Semester-Break Parking ↗
Explains the Summer and Semester Break Parking form for residents registered to return in fall.
Florida Atlantic University Housing and Residential Education · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedParking Regulation 7.003 ↗
Defines an unauthorized vehicle left continuously for 48 hours as abandoned and publishes the overnight-garage prohibition.
Florida Atlantic University · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedDisabled Parking ↗
Describes the ePermit and state credential required for accessible parking, alternate spaces when stalls fill, and the four-hour meter benefit.
Florida Atlantic University Parking and Transportation Services · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedTransportation Resources ↗
Introduces Owl Express, NightOwls, and regional transit choices that can replace or reduce daily driving for students and families.
Florida Atlantic University New Student Transitions · Checked 2026-08-10 · verifiedKeep comparing