Providing Flexibility with your Parking Permit
Cross parking allows certain Boise State permit holders to park outside their assigned permit zone during specific and off-peak times. This flexibility helps support evening activities, meetings, and other university business across campus without requiring an additional permit.
Cross-Parking Eligibility
What’s Covered?
Cross parking is available only to the following permit holders:
- Commuter permit holders
- Reserve permit holders
- Garage permit holders
These individuals may cross park in Commuter and Reserve surface lots only, during approved hours and events.
What’s not Covered?
- Resident zone permit holders are not eligible for cross parking.
- Garage permit holders cannot cross park in other garages.
- Cross-parking does not authorize any overnight parking. Vehicles must be removed from all non-resident lots by 12 a.m. (midnight).
When Is Cross Parking Allowed?
Cross parking is permitted:
- Monday–Friday: from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Midnight)
- Saturday–Sunday: all day until 12 a.m. (Midnight)
- When explicitly communicated as an exception for large university/special events.
- During intersession times (All university breaks and holidays, excluding May – July)
When Might You Use Cross Parking?
You may benefit from cross parking if you:
- Are attending an evening class, meeting, or event outside your normal parking zone
- Need to visit another department or building after your regular work hours
- Are working late or supporting an after-hours campus activity
- Participate in weekend university events or academic sessions
Where Is Cross Parking Not Allowed?
Even during cross parking hours, parking is not permitted in the following areas:
- Parking garages (unless that is your assigned garage)
- Resident zone lots
- B-Plaza lots
- Pay-by-Plate or metered stalls
- Any reserved or restricted spaces marked for specific use
During Campus Events
Please note that cross parking may at times be temporarily restricted, or potentially offered in non-peak times to support major events or activities happening on campus. Event parking advisories will be communicated in advance through various campus channels.