ParkMobile and Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Campus
On-demand campus parking for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Zone numbers will vary depending on location. Please check signage to ensure correct zone number.
Virginia Tech has partnered with ParkMobile to provide a convenient, contactless electronic payment option for parking on the Blacksburg campus. ParkMobile can be used in any parking meter, campus parking space, or lot that has standard F/S, C/G, or R parking. This does not apply to 24-hour restricted lots designated for specific groups – Service Vehicle, Carpool, etc. While using ParkMobile, faculty and staff must park in F/S spaces and students must park in C/G and R spaces.
Daily parking is still available for purchase (via ParkMobile, online or in-person at Parking Services at 505 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA 24061).
Benefits of using ParkMobile
- Contactless parking method.
- Easy way to park on-the-go and avoid parking citations.
- Select from multiple time increments, including hourly and daily parking.
- Extend your parking session on-the-go remotely.
- Easy to register and start your parking session.
- Add up to 5 license plates to your profile.
- The app can be used nationwide at thousands of parking locations.
Visitor Parking
If visiting and parking on the Blacksburg campus, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., all university community members will need to display a parking permit, utilize the ParkMobile app, pay the daily charge for a pass, or pay for parking using an hourly meter. A range of parking options can be found below.
If purchasing multiple daily passes at once, please visit Parking Services in person at 505 Beamer Way, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Cost of ParkMobile and Daily Permits
| Permit Type | Blacksburg General Parking | Perry Street Garage |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Permit from Parking Services | $8.00 | - |
| ParkMobile 30 min | $1.50 | - |
| ParkMobile 1 hr | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| ParkMobile 1 hr 30 min | $4.50 | - |
| ParkMobile 2 hrs | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| ParkMobile 2 hrs 30 min | $7.50 | - |
| ParkMobile All Day | $8.00 | $10.00 |
On-demand campus parking for faculty, staff, students, and visitors with ParkMobile Zone #85129
Virginia Tech has partnered with ParkMobile to provide a convenient, contactless electronic payment option for parking on the Alexandria campus. ParkMobile can be used in both surface lots. (ParkMobile does not work in the parking garage)
Benefits of using ParkMobile
- Contactless parking method.
- Easy way to park on-the-go and avoid parking citations.
- Select from multiple time increments, including hourly and daily parking.
- Extend your parking session on-the-go remotely.
- Easy to register and start your parking session.
- Add up to 5 license plates to your profile.
- The app can be used nationwide at thousands of parking locations.
Visitor Parking
- Parking at the Alexandria campus is enforced 24/7. Visitors must use the ParkMobile app to pay hourly or daily charges. If parking in the garage, visitors must take a ticket upon entry and pay upon exit, as ParkMobile is not available in the garage.
Cost of ParkMobile and Daily Permits
| Permit Type/Time | Alexandria Campus |
|---|---|
| Daily Permit | $20.00 |
| ParkMobile 30 min | $2.00 |
| ParkMobile 1 hr | $4.00 |
| ParkMobile 1 hr 30 min | $6.00 |
| ParkMobile 2 hrs | $8.00 |
| ParkMobile 2 hrs 30 min | $10.00 |
| ParkMobile 3 hrs | $12.00 |
| ParkMobile 3 hrs 30 min | $14.00 |
| ParkMobile 4 hrs | $16.00 |
| ParkMobile All Day | $20.00 |
How to use ParkMobile
1. Create a free ParkMobile account
- Visit the ParkMobile site or
- Download the ParkMobile app in the App Store or Google Play.
- If you already have a ParkMobile account, check to ensure your profile is up-to-date.
2. Add vehicle information to profile
- Add your license plate number.
- Using multiple cars? Up to 5 license plates can be added to your profile.
- Having trouble? Check out this video on how to set up an account:
3. Add payment information to profile
- Most major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay are accepted.
- Having trouble setting up your payment methods? Check out this video:
4. Park in any space or meter marked with a ParkMobile sign or sticker
- Map of ParkMobile parking zones.
- Parking is enforced on the Blacksburg campus Monday–Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Parking is enforced at the Alexandria location Monday–Sunday, 24 hours a day (24/7)
5. Select parking zone, duration
- Enter your zone number by referring to nearby signage or using the map within the ParkMobile app or website.
- You can save "favorite" and recently used parking zones.
- Select duration of time you would like to park.
6. Confirm your parking session information and start parking
- Parking enforcement personnel will validate your campus parking status using the ParkMobile system.
7. Need to extend your parking session?
- Parking can be extended remotely.
- If you opt into notifications, text messages, or emails, you will receive a notification to extend your parking duration.
- You can set customizable parking expiration alerts.
ParkMobile can be used without downloading the app. To do so, visit the ParkMobile website, enter the zone number, and continue to pay for parking without downloading the app. Users without access to wifi or a smartphone can pay for parking by calling the toll-free number listed on the ParkMobile signs or meters in your area.