Lot Availability Notice
Please note that due to construction projects, two parking lots are closed for the near future. Use our parking maps to find an alternative parking lot.
- Lot A-North - closed until 2027 for the Library Commons construction
- Lot D - closed until January 2026 for lot improvements, including resurfacing, reconfiguring, and installation of new LED light fixtures.
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.
| HANG TAG TYpe | PARKING LOCATION | STUDENT Rate | EMPLOYEE rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | Economy / yellow lots | $148.00 | $165.00 |
| STANDARD | Standard / blue lots Economy / yellow lots | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 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. | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| RESIDENTIAL | The residential lot specified on the hang tag Lot I-South Lot J (near Student Union) | $148.00 | 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