Types of Campus Parking
- Surface Parking - $110 per year
This permit type grants parking based on availability in designated lots around campus, but it does not guarantee a parking space. These lots include all S and GS for students and AD for all campus community members with a permit. - Garage Parking - $400 per semester
This permit guarantees a parking space in a specific garage or surface lot. You may select one garage where your permit will be valid, and spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Each garage is accessed with your Carolina Card, except for Pendleton St. Garage.
More information on student permits
Campus Village Residents
Students living in the Campus Village residence halls will be invited by email to sign up for a lottery to purchase a space in the Campus Village Garage, Campus Village Lot, or Horizon Garage. You should receive your invitation the week of June 19.
Where to Park
The following resources can help you determine which permit is right for you:
- Online map displaying student parking areas - a GREAT way to see where parking areas are and which permits are required
- Chart displaying permit recommendations based on residence halls
- List of all USC parking areas
Additional Permit Options
Information on accessible permits, motorcycle/moped parking, and bicycle registration. Read more about additional permit options.
Transportation
USC Transit, powered by the COMET, is a partnership between the university and the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority. Eleven daytime routes and two nighttime routes make up the standard offerings.
We also offer a Rides On Demand service during the evenings, Game Day shuttles, and shuttles for Gateway students.
Plan your transit trip around campus and track your shuttle in real time with the Transloc app (Apple, Google Play)