What are the eligibility criteria for receiving a parking permit?

A new parking permit system is being introduced, and applications are not currently open.

Please keep an eye on these pages for updates, as new links and detailed instructions will be provided once the system is live (currently scheduled for the middle of August 2025). Until then, parking permits cannot be applied for.

Without a valid permit, you may still bring your car to campus but must use the Pay and Display car parks.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping ensure fair access to parking for all eligible students.

If you live outside of the Guildford area (outside of the GU1 and GU2 postcode areas), there is a strong possibility that you will be granted a permit to park.

If you live inside the the Guildford area, you will need to meet one of the following criteria:

• Proven medical need or Blue Badge holders 
• Proven caring or childcare commitments
• Work and course requirements, includes students on placement or work associated with their course

All applications will be considered on their merits and parking will not be issued on a first come, first served basis.