The Ultimate Parking Guide for UNCG

Cars are the easiest way to get around Greensboro, and shopping, errands, and groceries, and those living off-campus often rely on their cars to get to campus for classes and activities. But navigating the parking options on campus presents challenges to new and returning students. To help current and future University of North Carolina Greensboro students navigate the parking options available, here’s a rundown on what to expect when parking, bicycling or using the public transit options to navigate the UNC Greensboro campus.

The University of North Carolina Greensboro offers 17 different parking permits to students.

Parking permit options at UNC Greensboro

The University of North Carolina Greensboro offers 17 different permit options to students who need parking on-campus, either because they are in on-campus housing or wish to drive to campus for classes.

UNC Greensboro has different permit types for Residential Permits and Commuter Permits. Residential permits are only available for those students living on-campus in one of the university residence halls or apartment communities. Any student living in an off-campus apartment or with a family has to register for a commuter permit.

In addition to the residential vs. commuter designation, permits limit where a student driver can park. Some permits limit students to a specific lot – for example, the VB permit limits students to lots 1, 1A, 1C, or 50 – and others limit students to spaces on campus, such as the B permit, which allows students to park in any parking space labeled with a B 24 hours a day.

Cost of Parking at UNC Greensboro

The cost of parking permits at UNC Greensboro can vary considerably, ranging from $193 to $490 for an annual pass.

To determine which parking permit type is best for their needs, students should identify the lots or spaces closest to their housing or academic buildings. Those students willing to park further away from campus and utilize the park & ride shuttle service can save hundreds of dollars but need to plan their time accordingly since they won’t be able to park as close to class as other permit options. Here are the permit types and annual costs for UNC Greensboro students for the 2023 school year.

Resident parking permit costs:

• EB Permit: $193 per year
• VB Permit: $333 per year
• B Permit: $333 per year
• MB, WB, or KB Permit: $490 per year
• SGB Permit: $490 per year
• Motorcycle or moped (MO or MS) Permit: $59 per year

Commuter parking permit costs:

• C Permit: $333 per year
• WE, KE, or ME Permit: $333 per year
• E Permit: $193 per year
• MC, WC, or KC Permit: $490 per year
• Motorcycle or moped (MO or MS) Permit: $59 per year

Parking locations at UNC Greensboro

Students should reference the UNC Greensboro campus parking map to find parking near their classes.

The university runs a loop shuttle service, the Spartan Chariot, that transports students around campus.

Transportation options at UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro operates an on-campus shuttle service for students called the Spartan Chariot.

The Spartan Chariot operates seven days a week, with service running:

• 7:30 am – 12:30 am Monday – Thursday
• 7:30 am – 1:30 am on Fridays
• 5:30 pm – 1:30 am on Saturdays, and
• 3:30 pm – 1:30 am on Sundays

The shuttle has 13 stops that run in a loop around campus and are easily identifiable, given their bright yellow color.

The Spartan Chariot also operates an express route called the Spartan Village Express, with five stops covering Spartan Village, Alumni House, the Circle Transit Center, and the Visitor’s Center. The express shuttle runs from 7:30 am – 10:30 pm Monday – Friday and 11 am – 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

There is also a park & ride shuttle service for commuters located just under a mile away from campus, located adjacent to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex at 1720 W. Gate City Blvd. This park & ride shuttle operates only on weekends, and vehicles must be removed nightly before the start of games or before the lot gates are locked.

Bicycling on-campus at UNC Greensboro

The University of North Carolina Greensboro was the first campus in North Carolina to be recognized as a bicycle-friendly university because of its investment in biking infrastructure and services.

The University strongly encourages anyone who rides a bicycle on-campus to register it with the Transportation Office. Registration is free and can be done online. To register your bike, you’ll need to have the serial number (located under the bottom bracket of the bike) as well as the frame size and wheel size. Once registered, you’ll receive a sticker to place on your bike. This helps in the event a bike is lost or stolen and also gives the University a count of how many students, faculty, and staff are opting for biking to help boost bicycle support services.

To support cycling on campus, UNC Greensboro offers a variety of bike parking options for students, including indoor bike parking with shower facilities and bike racks outside of the residence halls and academic buildings. Students are always advised to carry a bike lock when parking on campus to secure their bikes.

Spartan Crossing provides outdoor, onsite parking with convenient access to your apartment.

Vehicle and Bike Parking at Spartan Crossing

Spartan Crossing is located just west of the UNC Greensboro campus at 608 Granite St, Greensboro, NC 27403. Spartan Crossing offers furnished and unfurnished one, two, and three-bedroom apartments specifically designed for students of UNC Greensboro.

Residents can also walk five blocks to S Josephine Boyd Street, where they can catch Spartan Chariot on its campus loop route with access to all sides of the UNC Greensboro campus. Spartan Crossing offers an array of resident amenities at some of the best rates in Greensboro.

For information on availability, roommate matching, and pricing, contact the team at Spartan Crossing today at (336) 792-2862.