We know the first few weeks of the academic year can be hectic as we all adjust to new schedules and new routines, so we want to provide some parking information to make navigating our roads, parking lots and garages a little easier.
Be sure to check out the new shuttle routes, effective August 18, 2025. Visit the Off Campus Shuttles and On Campus Shuttles pages for more information.
Before you leave
- Check Garage Status online to see real-time availability.
- You can also see the garage status in the UCF Mobile App by tapping the “Parking” icon.
- Download and use Waze to navigate and avoid congested areas. Traffic congestion and garage closures will be updated in real-time.
- Arrive early to give yourself enough time to find a spot, especially during the first few weeks of the semester.
On campus
- Garages H, D and C are our most popular garages and tend to fill up by 9 a.m.
- For better availability during peak hours (9 a.m.–noon), try Garages A or I, which are a 5-minute walk from most academic buildings.
- Consider using the Park & Ride Shuttle during the first two weeks of the semester:
- Runs August 18–22 and August 25–27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 28 due to Game Day operations.
- Shuttle picks up and drops off at:
- Lot E-4 (near the Softball Field)
- Research 1 Bus Loop
- Digital Message Boards around campus show live parking availability—keep an eye out for them as you drive.
- Use this map to help you plan your route onto campus.
Sign up for parking alerts
Download the UCF Mobile app and opt-in for parking alerts. Opt-in with four simple steps:
- Open the UCF Mobile App and tap the notifications icon
- Tap “Explore ALL CHANNELS”
- Look for “Parking Availability Updates”
- Tap the plus sign to opt-in.