The University strongly encourages use of alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. For example, students and employees may purchase discounted Salem bus passes.
Permits are required year-round.
Types of Parking Permits
Salem
Standard
Valid in any and in the Softball lot near Kaneko. The purchase and proper display of a current Standard parking permit allows an individual to park in a Standard lot if there is a legal parking space available. Standard permit sales are not limited; a permit does not guarantee a space.
Reserved
Permits are specific to an assigned Reserved lot or area, and a space is guaranteed; parking in Standard lots permitted evenings and weekends.
Kaneko South
Reserved parking available only in the Kaneko paved parking lot; Standard parking available only in the gravel lot south of the softball field.
Other permits/options
(Call or visit the Service Center unless otherwise noted.)
- 5-Use Permit: $20.00 and valid in Standard lots only. Available at the Service Center for purchase.
- Discounted bus passes: $22.50 for a monthly pass. Available at the Service Center for purchase.
- Guest/Visitor Lot is for University-invited guests via ; unreserved spaces can be purchased after 7:00 a.m. for that day.
- Parking Meters on campus are few and very short-term. See the legend.