Student FAQs
Q. When will students who purchase a virtual parking permit receive their parking assignment?
A. Student parking registration is expected to open in late July for the 2026-27 academic year via SMU’s online .
Q. I am a student living on campus. Where can I park?
A. Students who reside in University-owned housing will park in any available residential spaces designated in yellow on the parking map.
In addition to the student resident parking surface lots; D, G, V, T Lots, two (2) parking centers include designated spaces for student residents: Mustang Parking Center (all levels); and Airline Parking Center (levels 3-5).
Q. I am a commuter student. Where can I park?
A. Students who commute to and from campus will need a commuter permit. There are two options to select from.
- Commuter North option for Moody Parking Center, and Daniel Parking Center levels 3-5 and U1 and U5 commuter surface parking lots indicated in red on the campus map
- Commuter South option for Binkley Parking Center, and Hillcrest Parking Center levels 3-5 and Meadows Parking Center left entry, upper level.