Contact Us
Parking Services121 Normal Road
815-753-1045
parking@niu.edu
Customer Support Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parking Services
Welcome to campus! We’re dedicated to improving your parking experience with innovative technology and exceptional customer service, while prioritizing safety and maximizing resources.
When planning to park on campus, we encourage you to arrive early. While there is ample parking, there may not be a spot available close to your destination. Use our campus walking guide to determine how much extra time to give yourself.
Virtual parking permits/passes are required as posted, even during semester and holiday break periods and when classes are in session.
Announcements and Updates
- Pay Station Card Reader Updates and Decommissions
- By March 31, 2024, the two pay stations located in the Visitor Pay Lot will be updated to accept contactless credit card payments such as Google Pay or Apple Pay.
- The pay stations at Anderson Hall, Peters Campus Life and the Recreation Center will be decommissioned and replaced by AMP Mobile Pay. Cash transactions will be discontinued at these locations.
- Art Building repair project - a portion of Lot 3 will be fenced off—alternative parking on Gilbert Drive and Lot 14.
Parking Lot Changes for 2023-2024
Parking Services is making parking lot designation changes after assessing utilization surveys from this past academic year. Since parking demand has changed due to remote working patterns and hybrid/online courses, these lot designation changes are anticipated to improve utilization and convenience for all parking patrons. Learn more about upcoming changes.
AIMS Parking Portal
Use our online portal to buy a permit, pay a ticket and more.
Visitor Information
Plan your visit with campus and parking maps, visitor permit info, mobile pay and more.
Transportation Options
We encourage the use of transportation other than personal vehicles.