General Visitors

General Information (See Below for Specific Locations)

Due to limited parking on grounds during the academic semester, visitors and guests are encouraged to purchase a Temporary Blue Permit from the Parking and Transportation Office. Temporary Blue permits are available on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis (up to three months). Visitors may use the temporary blue permit to park at the lots surrounding University Hall and the John Paul Jones Arena. These parking areas are serviced by various University Transit Service bus routes that visitors can use at no cost to get to virtually any location on grounds. Visitor parking will be restricted at University Hall and the John Paul Jones Arena lots for certain events at the John Paul Jones Arena. Please check the JPJ Impact Schedule for restricted dates and times.

Please stop by our office during regular business hours to obtain your Temporary Blue Permit. You will be required to provide your license plate number, address, contact phone number, and payment at the time of your permit purchase. Our office currently accepts cash, major credit cards, Cavalier Advantage, money orders, and checks.

Parking Garages and Meters

Central Grounds Garage Hourly parking is available at the Central Grounds Garage located off of Emmet Street below the University Bookstore. This garage is ideal for guests visiting areas in central grounds including the Bookstore, Newcomb Hall, Ruffner Hall, the Rotunda, the Chapel, and the Alderman Library. Please click here to view the hourly parking rates for the Central Grounds Garage. UTS provides service to the Central Grounds Garage on the Green Route at the sheltered Central Grounds Garage bus stop on Emmet Street. Other UTS routes are accessible from McCormick Road at the U.Va Chapel and Alderman Library bus stops. Please click here to view UTS routes and schedules.

Culbreth Road Garage The Culbreth Road Garage, located in the Arts Grounds, is available for Occasional Parker Permits and also for daily visitor parking passes. This garage is an ideal location for guests visiting the School of Architecture, Culbreth Theater, Madison Hall, the Art Museum, and is also a short walk from the Memorial Gymnasium and Central Grounds. UTS provides service to the Culbreth Road Garage from its stops located at the Synder Tennis Courts on University Avenue, the Carr's Hill Field on University Avenue, and from the inbound and outbound Beta Bridge stops on Rugby Road. Please click here for UTS routes and schedules.

Meters Parking Meters are available on a first come, first service basis at various locations around grounds including the Observatory Hill Dining Facility, Gilmer Hall on McCormick Road, at the back entrance of the Law School, near Kerchoff/Clark on Cabell Drive, and on the top deck of the Scott Stadium Parking Garage. Additional multi-space meters are available at the Aquatics and Fitness Center (AFC), North Grounds Recreation Center, and the Slaughter Recreation Center for patrons of those facilities. Meters have a two-hour limit. Please click here for meter parking rates.

CENTRAL GROUNDS - NORTH GROUNDS - WEST GROUNDS

Admissions - Alumni Hall - Bookstore - Cabell Hall Box Office - Chapel - Culbreth Theater Box Office - Darden School - Fitness Centers - Human Resources - Law School - McIntire School of Commerce - Newcomb Hall - Nursing School - Parking and Transportation - The Rotunda - Visitors Center

Area of Grounds

Visitors to Areas in CENTRAL GROUNDS

Guests visiting areas located in Central Grounds may use the Central Grounds Parking Garage (fees apply) located off of Emmet Street. Please visit our Central Grounds Parking Garage Information Page for directions and hourly rates. Visitors may also obtain a temporary blue permit (details at the top of this page) to park in the lots at University Hall. Guests visiting the Admissions Office, Alumni Hall, Newcomb Hall, or the Memorial Gym may refer to the specific parking directions below.

Specific Locations in Central Grounds

Admissions Office - Alumni Hall - Cabell Hall Box Office - Chapel - Culbreth Theater Box Office - Bookstore - Newcomb Hall - Memorial Gymnasium

Visitors to Areas in NORTH GROUNDS

Visitors to areas in North Grounds may obtain a temporary blue permit (details at the top of this page) or may refer to specific visitor parking instructions for locations in North Grounds including the Darden School, Law School, North Grounds Recreation Center, and the Office of Parking and Transportation.

Specific Locations in North Grounds

Darden School - Human Resources - Law School - North Grounds Recreation Center - Parking and Transportation

Visitors to Areas in WEST GROUNDS

Visitors to areas in West Grounds may use the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply), or at parking meters (fees apply) located at the Observatory Hill Dining Facility, Gilmer Hall, and on the top deck of the Scott Stadium Parking Garage. Visitors may also obtain a temporary blue permit (details at the top of this page) to park in the lots at University Hall.

Specific Locations in West Grounds

Aquatics and Fitness Center - Athletics Ticket Office - Slaughter Recreation Center

Admissions Visitor Parking (Central Grounds)
The Admissions Office is located in Peabody Hall on McCormick Road. Parking for prospective students and their guests is available at the Central Grounds Garage, located off of Emmet Street near Newcomb Hall. Please bring your parking ticket to the Admissions Office for validation up to three hours. Additional visitor parking is also available at University Hall if the Central Grounds Garage is full (details about obtaining a Temporary Blue Permit are at the top of this page). Visitors may use our University Transit Service to get from University Hall to the Alderman Library near the Admissions Office. Please visit Admissions for more information about scheduling a visit to grounds.
Links: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Plan Your Visit with Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Alumni Hall Visitors (Central Grounds)
Alumni Hall and Jefferson Scholars Foundation visitors may park in the visitor parking spaces directly in front of Alumni Hall. Guests attending events at Alumni Hall should contact the event sponsor to locate specifically reserved parking spaces or park in the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply).
Links: Alumni Association Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Athletics Ticket Office (West Grounds)
The Athletics Ticket Office is located on the second floor of Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium. Visitors may park in the 30-minute visitor parking spaces located in front of Bryant Hall. Meter parking is also available on the top/surface level of the nearby Stadium Garage.
Links: Athletics Ticket Office Virginia Sports

Cabell Hall Box Office Visitors (Central Grounds)
Guests purchasing tickets may park in one of the two 15-minute parking spaces off of McCormick Road (directions). Event patrons may park at the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply) or at the T4 or E3 lots at Scott Stadium. Guests with disabilities may park in the C1 lot behind Clark and Bryan Hall (permit required).
Links: Cabell Hall Box Office Cabell Hall Directions and Parking Information

Culbreth Theater Box Office (Central Grounds)
Patrons can park for free in the Culbreth Road Garage on performance nights, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. During the day, please park only in the reserved 15 minutes Box Office spaces as the garage is permit-only from 7:30a.m. and 5p.m (Monday-Friday). To locate the two Box Office parking spaces, enter the garage, turn immediately right and park in the last two spaces on the right before you turn the corner or get to the accessible parking spaces. The Drama Building is located at 109 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904.
Links: U.Va Drama Department U.Va Drama Department Ticket Information (Box Office)

Chapel Visitors (Central Grounds)
Visitors to the U.Va Chapel may park in the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply). Visitors may exit the garage on the fourth floor of the garage near the University Bookstore. The Chapel is a short walk north along McCormick Road. Please contact the event organizer if you are attending a special event at the Chapel for additional parking options if available.
Links: Places to Go: U.Va Chapel U.Va Chapel Reservations

Darden School Visitors (North Grounds)
Visitor parking spaces are available at the Darden School for visitors. Visitors are required to obtain a visitor permit on the day of their visit from the receptionist in the Gatehouse. There are several temporary parking spaces to the right as you enter Darden Grounds for use while you obtain a parking permit. Please contact the Darden School for more information regarding your visit.
Links: Darden School of Business Directions to the Darden School of Business

Fitness/Recreation Center Visitors
Visitors to the Aquatic & Fitness Center, North Grounds Recreation Center, and the Slaughter Recreation Center may use the multi-space meters located near each facility (fees apply). Visitors of the Memorial Gym may park in the nearby Central Grounds Parking Garage (fees apply).
Links: Aquatics and Fitness Center (AFC) Memorial Gymnasium North Grounds Recreation Center Slaughter Recreation Center

Human Resources Visitors - Academic (North Grounds)
The Office of Human Resources is located in the two Michie Buildings (North and South) on Emmet Street across from the Barracks Road Shopping Center. Visitors to this office may park in the temporary parking spaces near Carruthers Hall, a short distance from the Michie Buildings. Please note that there is a two hour parking limit in this lot that is strictly enforced.
Links: Human Resources Directions to the Human Resources Office Jobs@Virginia Parking for New Employee Orientation

Human Resources Visitors - Medical (Health System)
The Office of Human Resources for the Health System is located in the Jefferson Park Avenue Medical Office building near the corner of West Main Street and Jefferson Park Avenue. Visitors may park in the nearby 11th Street Garage and take their green ticket to their appointment for validation.
Links: Health Systems Human Resources Parking for New Employee Orientation

Law School Visitors (North Grounds)
Visitor parking for Law School visitors is available off of Nash Drive (accessible from Massie Road) in front of the Law School. Visitors must obtain a visitors pass at the Clay Hall Reception desk. Parking is also available at parking meters (fees apply) located at the back entrance to the Law School. Please contact the Law School for more information regarding your visit.
Links: Law School Visiting the Law School

McIntire School of Commerce (Central Grounds)
The McIntire School of Commerce is located in Rouss Hall. Visitors to the McIntire School of Commerce may park in the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply) located off of Emmet Street near Newcomb Hall. Guests may exit the garage on the fourth floor near the University Bookstore. The McIntire School of Commerce (Rouss Hall) is a short walk across McCormick Road and through The Lawn.
Links: McIntire School of Commerce Directions to the McIntire School of Commerce

Newcomb Hall and Bookstore Visitors (Central Grounds)
Visitors to Newcomb Hall and the University Bookstore may park in the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply) located off of Emmet Street near Newcomb Hall. Guests may easily access Newcomb Hall and the Bookstore from the fourth floor of the garage, accessible by stairwell and elevator. The Bookstore is located directly above the Central Grounds Garage, while Newcomb Hall is just across the courtyard adjacent to the Bookstore. Visitors of the Bookstore may present their parking ticket at the time of their purchase for a partial validation.
Links: Newcomb Hall University Bookstore

Nursing School Visitors (Health System)
The School of Nursing is located in McLeod Hall on 15th Street SW. Guest parking is located near the School of Nursing for visitors if arranged by a member of the School of Nursing community in advance. Parking in the McLeod/Nursing School Parking Garage is open and free on weekends and after 5pm, Monday-Friday. During the week, parking is available at the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply).
Links: School of Nursing Directions to the School of Nursing Nursing School Garage

Parking and Transportation (North Grounds)
30-minute visitor parking is available at the main Parking and Transportation Office located at 1101 Millmont Street near the Barracks Road Shopping Center. Additional parking is available along Millmont Street.
Links: Health System Visitor and Patient Parking New Employee Orientation Parking Football Game Day Parking Men's Basketball Game Day Parking John Paul Jones Arena Event Parking Permit Parking at U.Va

The Rotunda and Academical Village (Central Grounds)
Visitors to the Rotunda and/or the Academical Village should park in the Central Grounds Garage (fees apply). Visitors may exit the garage on the fourth floor near the University Bookstore. The Rotunda is a short walk north along McCormick Road. Please contact the University Guide Service to schedule a student-led guided tour of the Rotunda and/or the Academic Village.
Links: Academical Village The Rotunda University Guide Service

U.Va Visitors Center (2304 Ivy Road)
If you are planning to visit the University for the first time, we suggest that you stop by the University of Virginia Information and Visitors Center. The Center is conveniently located off of the US 29/250 Bypass on Ivy Road. Maps, brochures, and other information is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week at the Visitors Center.
Links: University Police Department University of Virginia Web Map