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, 2023, through July 31, 2024.
| HANG TAG TYpe | PARKING LOCATION | STUDENT Rate | EMPLOYEE rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMY | Economy / yellow lots | $118.00 | $135.00 |
| STANDARD | Standard / blue lots Economy / yellow lots | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| PERKS | Reserved PERKS space that corresponds to the hang tag number * Standard / blue lots Economy / yellow lots *Contact Parking Operations to purchase a PERKS | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| RESIDENTIAL | The residential lot specified on the hang tag Lot I-South Lot J (near Student Union) | $118.00 | 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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