Parking on Campus
To park on campus, you must have a valid parking permit.
Alternatively, Pay & Display car parks (1a and 1) charge £2.00 per hour or £12.50 for all-day parking.
Designated motorcycle spaces are available in CP1, CP5, CP6, CP12, AMS, and RSSL, in addition to general car and motorcycle spaces across University car parks.
How do I apply for a parking permit at the UoR?
Complete the VEP1 parking application form.
Email a signed copy to Campus Parking campusparking@reading.ac.uk.
When can I apply for a permit?
You can apply at any time during the year for your permit; however new student intake permits are processed between September and October, at which time delays may occur due to the number of permits being processed.
I am not on University payroll, how do I obtain a permit?
If you are an Associate of the University (working as if directly employed by the University but not paid via University Payroll) you will need a letter from your Line Manager confirming this status. Associate permits are £142.31 + VAT per annum, pro-rated to the length of your contract. If you are contracted to work for a short period, Car Parks 1A and 1 are Pay & Display car parks, costing £2.00 per hour, or £12.50 for all day parking.
I am working as a sessional lecturer, how do I calculate my parking permit cost?
Sessional lecturers are charged as per grade equivalent, to calculate your grade please use the following formula: hourly rate x 35hrs x 52 weeks = annual salary. For information on University salary scales please see the Human Resources webpages. If you are contracted to work less than 35 hours per week, you will be charged at 50% of the rate appropriate for your salary grade. Alternatively you may purchase up to 25 day permits per annum at £3.58 per permit via our online Parking shop.
Why are there fields for two vehicles on the staff application form?
If you have two vehicles that you may use you will be able to register both vehicles - you will receive one permit which allows you to bring one of these cars at a time onto the campus.
What happens once I have submitted the application form?
Once the application form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email stating when and where your permit can be collected. We process all staff applications on a 'first come, first served' basis and although we try to process the applications as soon as we receive them, the process may be delayed depending on how many applications we receive. If you don't hear from us within 5 working days, please email campusparking@reading.ac.uk to enquire about the progress of your application.
How do I pay?
Once your permit is issued, the payment will be deducted from your salary in monthly instalments. If you are not salaried, the appropriate permit will be available from the online shop.