Lot Availability Notice
Parking lot closures are listed below. Use our parking maps to find an alternative parking lot.
- Lot A-North - closed until 2027 for the Library Commons construction
Parking Hang Tag Types and Rates
All Students, Staff, and Faculty parking on university property need a Parking Hang Tag. View the Campus Parking Map or the table below to see which hang tag types are valid in each lot.
- Hang tags are not valid for spaces with individual parking meters.
- Parking hang tags are not transferable.
To purchase a PERKS, contact Parking Operations at (217) 206-8502 to select your preferred parking space.
Annual hang tags are valid from August 1 through July 31.
Please note that your current hang tag is valid through July 31, 2026. Hang tag rates and sales for the 2026-27 Academic Year will be available on August 4.
| HANG TAG TYpe | PARKING LOCATION | STUDENT Rate | EMPLOYEE rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | Economy / yellow lots | Check back on Aug. 4 | Check back on Aug. 4 |
| STANDARD | Standard / blue lots Economy / yellow lots | Check back on Aug. 4 | Check back on Aug. 4 |
| PERKS | Reserved PERKS parking space that corresponds to the hang tag number* Standard / blue lots Economy / yellow lots *PERKS offers a reserved parking space available year-round for hang tag holders. Contact Parking Operations for more details and to choose your preferred spot. | Check back on Aug. 4 | Check back on Aug. 4 |
| RESIDENTIAL | The residential lot specified on the hang tag Lot I-South Lot J (near Student Union) | Check back on Aug. 4 | N/A |
| EMERITUS | Economy / yellow lots Standard / blue lots | N/A | N/A |
How to obtain a Parking Hang Tag:
- Use our online Parking Hang Tag Application to register your vehicle**, choose your hang tag type, and pay the corresponding fee.
**Only register your own vehicle (or one owned by a family member who lives with you). Do not register a vehicle that is not owned by you or a vehicle with dealer license plates. - Pick up your hang tag.*** Be sure to bring your electronic receipt and a photo ID.
***We are frequently out and about so schedule an appointment to pick up your hang tag by calling (217) 206-8502. - Display the hang tag in your vehicle to complete the registration and avoid getting a parking ticket.
Parking in Lot J
Students with a valid and properly displayed Parking Hang Tag may park in Lot J without paying the parking pay station.
University employees must pay the parking pay station, unless they have a PERKS in Lot J.
Refunds
Full refund - is only available to students who completely withdraw (drop all classes) within the first two weeks of the semester or employees who separate within the first two weeks of employment. A full refund may only be requested within the semester that the parking hang tag was purchased.
Partial refund - is available to students and employees that purchase an annual parking hang tag. To request a partial refund (1/2 of the annual cost), complete and submit a Refund Request Form (pdf) to Parking Operations before the winter break in December. Refund requests will not be accepted after the winter break.
- Employees using payroll deduction will see the deductions end instead of receiving a refund.
- Parking hang tags must be returned to Parking Operations when a refund is requested.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm