Shuttle service runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Routes begin at Lot 4, and shuttles run in opposite directions around central campus, north and south bound down University and Stadium Drive. Two Groome Transportation transit vans will carry 10 passengers each.. The approximate wait time will be 10 to 15 minutes. Always consider that high-traffic areas of campus may slow down the routes during busy times, much like other vehicle traffic.

A new reserved lot is open on the east side of campus to help alleviate some issues with faculty and staff locating available parking during peak hours. This lot is located on the corner of Merida Avenue and W. Bowie Street on the north side of the Secrest-Wible Building. It will be given a Tier 2 designation to allow both Tier permit types to use the lot. There is no student or non tiered parking permits allowed to park in this lot.

The Tier 3 designation has been eliminated and some lot designations have changed. Parking & Transportation will also be spending the year preparing the campus community for changes in 2025-2026.

Generally, yes. Most assigned tier/lots will carry over from the previous year unless the employee requests a change.

However, due to some lots changing due to construction or realignment and issues with employees purchasing the incorrect Tier during the previous year, you may receive a different Tier assignment. Read on for more.

Because of the new electronic parking portal, all employees seeking a tiered assignment – regardless of last year’s status – are being asked to enter the “wait list.” In reality, this is establishing a list of requests, so Parking & Transportation can manually align that information with the employee’s current parking status, with the best effort to grant each request. Parking & Transportation is currently making its way through the list to assign everyone their tier in the system. Parking & Transportation will do their best to provide notice, but employees can check the portal regularly to see if their tier has been assigned. At that time, employees can go online and purchase the appropriate permit. After current assignments have been respected, other tier openings will be distributed to new requests. At this time, the number (or “place”) visible in the wait list does not impact how fast a permit is issued or the assignment.

Yes. One lot is being re-designated, and other lots are being impacted by construction. Read the map carefully for your area before choosing your permit type and read on for more clarification.

Enter the wait list, as mentioned above. If you are renewing your tier spot, do not pay for the general faculty/staff parking. If you did pay for the general faculty/staff parking but are awaiting your assignment, you may request a credit for the f/s permit.

Permits are being issued via a new website, parkingpermits.tcu.edu. Log on with your TCU SSO. Skip the box that says “CITATIONS” and look at the box that says “PERMITS.” From here, if you desire Tier 1 or 2, select “Add/Edit Wait lists.” For any other type, select “Get Permits.” From there, you will select or enter vehicle information, payment information, etc.

Employees wishing to purchase or renew a Tier assignment must place their names on the corresponding waitlist on the T2 portal website, parkingpermits.tcu.edu. If you are renewing your Tier assignment, DO NOT purchase an FS permit, just place your name on the waitlist and you will be emailed when you can purchase your Tier permit. Employees opting for the $75 FS permit can purchase it through the portal and disregard using the waitlist.

Once you pay for your permit (after being notified of your tier, if applicable) permits can be picked up during business hours at TCU Parking & Transportation, located in the TCU Police Department. Employees can also request the parking decal be mailed to their address on file.

Please make sure if you select the mailing option your address is correct and up to date.

There is no increase this year. The university transitioned to a tiered system in 2021-2022 but has held off on a price increase to give employees time to prepare. New in 2023-2024, TCU The university is still determining final price points but plans to implement a fee increase after this year. New in 2023-2024, TCU implemented an “X” permit type that will allow employees a discounted option at remote locations. See the map.

There are two tiers designated for employee reserved parking: Tier 1 and Tier 2, as well as the new X. Employees are permitted to park in their assigned tier or any lower tier if a space is not available. For example, if a Tier 2 permit holder does not have an available space after trying the multiple Tier 2 lots, they can try a general faculty/staff parking. Regardless of tier, faculty/staff are never permitted to park in a visitor space.

Employees at TCU are on a fluid schedule. The campus employs shift workers, faculty who teach certain days or times of day, full-time employees who may utilize remote work at times, etc. It would not be the best use of campus parking to assign specific spaces or even lots because of days and/or hours they might go unused. A tiered system, however, allows for flexibility and best use of space.

Additionally, employees enjoy the added convenience of a tiered lot no matter where they might be on campus. Teach a class in different buildings or have meetings across campus? The tiered status follows employees throughout the property.

Apply for the parking decal using the temporary license plate number (any other entry in this field will cause the application to be denied). Once your permanent license plate arrives, email the TCU Parking Department with your TCU ID Number and permanent plate number to update your account.

The TCU Police Department is open 24/7 for those in need of a temporary parking permit. These hang tags are free of charge and can be issued for up to 30 days. Additionally, the new electronic ticketing system allows for electronic temporary permits.

If a vehicle is parked in an unauthorized space on campus, you may call TCU Parking at 817-257-4200.

Information for each of these situations is conveniently broken down under drop down menus on our website.

Visitor passes are available at the Parking & Transportation office, located within the TCU Police Department building, 24/7 at no charge and may be issued to visitors for up to 30 days. Visitors may park in visitor lots and any other white-lined space on campus. For more, visit the website.

Parking citation fines can be charged to the employee account or paid with a credit/debit card on the TCU T2 Parking Portal website, citations.tcu.edu. From the website, sign into your TCU T2 Parking Portal account or create a guest account if you do not have a TCU sign in. Follow the prompts to pay for any citations or other charges on your account. Read more on this topic.

TCU has four electric vehicle chargers. They are located in Lot 15 and in the Tier 1 lot located on Cockrell Avenue. Students and employees without proper Tier access will be unable to access the charger in the Tier 1 lot and will have to use the charger located in Lot 15.

A study is also underway about electric vehicle charging on campus.