Contractors and campus vendors please select the appropriate link on the right to apply for a parking permit. If you have any further questions please contact Parking Services at parking@american.edu or at (202) 885-3111.

Departmental Complimentary Guest Parking Permits are provided to the University departments for distribution to the department’s guests. We ask that requests be submitted to the Parking and Traffic Services Office two business days in advance at parking@american.edu. Please include the names of your guests, the dates of your event and any other pertinent information.

-          Departments will be issued guest permits, in bulk, at the beginning of each semester.  Department Guest permits are Red, “Valid One Day Only” hangtags.

-          These permits are valid only in the Nebraska Avenue Commuter Lot and Katzen Arts Center Garage at all times.

-          To be valid, these permits require a Parking and Traffic Services stamp or security punch from Parking and Traffic Services.

-          Special Circumstances Guest Permits: Department guests requiring parking accommodations will be issued a parking permit to meet their needs by Parking and Traffic Services in advance of the guest’s visit.  Only Parking and Traffic Services can issue a Special Circumstances Guest Permit.

For all other guest parking questions and requests, please contact the Parking and Traffic Services Office directly via phone or email.

Prospective Student Parking

If you are a prospective student and are planning to visit campus, please call the Welcome Center at 202.885.6000 or visit their website to acquire a prospective student parking pass.