TCU has enacted the following parking and traffic regulations for safety and security, as well as to make parking and traffic flow at TCU as efficient as possible. They apply to all employees, students, and visitors. Voluntary compliance with these regulations is the goal, rather than assessing fines.  Parking fines have been enacted to deter violations.

Rules and regulations are enforced year-round, including weekends, holidays, breaks, study days, and summer (with the exception of reserved and maintenance spaces, which are enforced 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays, unless otherwise marked). TCU rules and regulations are valid at the time of posting, changes may occur during the academic year. Signs posted at the entrance to all lots take precedence over any regulations on this website.

Parking Rules & Regulations

  • Having a parking permit does not guarantee a space close to your destination. The university is not able to provide nearby parking for every vehicle. A lack of available spaces is not a valid reason to violate parking rules.
  • All vehicles parked at any time on TCU property must purchase a permit by registering their vehicle’s license plate through the TCU T2 Parking Portal. Permits may not be falsified, transferred to another person or vehicle.
  • Employees and students, Sodexo employees, and Campus Store employees may not park in any visitor parking lot or space at any time.
  • Sodexo, Campus Store employees, and temporary employees must purchase a TCU parking permit in order to park on campus.
  • Only one current TCU parking permit is allowed per vehicle.
  • Temporary permits are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the TCU T2 Parking Portal for those with a current parking permit. These will be issued for a maximum of 30 days. If another vehicle is being used for longer than 30 days, a permanent permit must be purchased. Secondary permits are available for a reduced rate.
  • The speed limit on all University property is 10 MPH.
  • The fact that a citation is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean nor imply that the regulation or rule is no longer in effect.
  • TCU is not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles parked on or in transit on TCU property.
  • Any vehicle operated or parked on University property must comply with the state registration requirements and display a current vehicle registration sticker and license tags. Additionally, proof of liability insurance must be carried in the vehicle and shown to TCU Police upon request. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the vehicle being banned from campus.
  • Any inoperable vehicle on the TCU campus may be towed at the owner’s expense.
  • All reserved, faculty/staff and commuter student lots are closed from 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. except for Lot 4. This is the ONLY overnight lot for commuter, faculty/ staff use.
  • TCU parking lots are for passenger vehicles only. All other vehicle types must obtain permission to park from the TCU Parking & Transportation Department prior to arriving on campus.
  • Throughout the year, the campus hosts several special events that require reserved parking for the patrons or the need to relocate student and employee vehicles to another area of campus. This may result in some inconvenience to employees and students, but it does not authorize drivers to violate parking regulations. Please note: if you don’t move your vehicle for an event when required, you may receive a $200 citation for Violation 05 – Failure to Move Vehicle for Event.

Safety Alert – New Rideshare Guidelines on Campus
To help keep our students safe, please use the designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations in Worth Hills.

  • Worth Hills rideshare zones are now available for all pick-ups and drop-offs.
  • No stopping or parking (including students or rideshare drivers) on Bellaire Dr. N. or Stadium Dr.
  • Stopping in the street creates a serious safety hazard—students have nearly been hit by cars.
  • Not following these guidelines and blocking traffic will result in a citation
  • If the zone is too far, use nearby parking lots (unless a special event is scheduled).
  • Always use crosswalks and stay in well-lit areas.

Thank you for keeping the TCU campus safe!

map of ride share zones located in Worth HIlls