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Located in the center of Dallas, the SMU campus is often congested, making commuting and parking challenging. To make the campus as accessible as possible, SMU provides a variety of parking and alternative transportation options—so feel free to leave your car at home.

Understanding your options will make campus access easier, and following the parking regulations will promote safety. 

Please note: Student parking registration opens in July for the 2025-26 academic year via SMU’s online . 

Students must relocate their vehicle to designated locations for home football games.  

Parking on Campus

To park on campus, students need a valid SMU Parking Permit. Your parking permit is conveniently tied to your vehicle's license plate, which must be kept current and you must park in your designated area. Parking in an employee or visitor parking will result in a citation. Students can purchase virtual parking permits online through Parking Portal Account, which are good for the academic year. A Fall only and a Spring options is also available. Parking is enforced year round even during breaks. Reserved spaces, Fire Lanes, Disabled spaces are enforced 24/7/365.

Parking and Transportation Alternatives

You can avoid the stress and cost of parking on campus by using one of our many alternatives, including renting a car by the hour.

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  Ride for free between SMU, Mockingbird station and multiple stops along Greenville Ave.
  Commuting to campus? Park for free at Mockingbird Station and take the shuttle to campus.  
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  No car? No problem. Looking to run errands, grab groceries, or catch a show in Fort Worth? Zip card lets you rend a car by the hour or by the day.
• SMU DART GoPass
  Students can enjoy use of DART, the Dallas bus and rail line, at no charge with their DART GoPass.