University Park

University Park campus parking and transit changes during spring break

The University Park campus Parking Office. Credit: Transportation Services. All Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA -- Transportation Services has announced campus parking and transit changes at University Park for Penn State's upcoming spring break week, scheduled for Monday, March 10 through Sunday, March 16.

Regular parking regulations remain in effect

All normal faculty/staff, student, and visitor parking regulations will remain in effect during spring break.

However, core faculty/staff permits (Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Silver, Yellow) will be valid for parking at the following parking areas from Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15:

Faculty, staff, and students can also purchase daily parking for $4.35 per day at select lots around campus through the Tempo daily parking reservation program. Learn more at the Transportation website.

CATA service changes

CATA will observe its Reduced Service schedule from Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 16.

During this time, there will be no White Loop or Red Link campus service. Blue Loop campus service will remain available but will not operate on Sunday, March 9 or Sunday, March 16.

More information on CATA service changes can be found at the CATAbus service calendar online.

Regular campus shuttle to continue

Both Campus Shuttle routes will operate on their full-service schedules.

Transportation Services Office, Fleet Operations, and Bike Den hours

The Transportation Services Office, Fleet Operations, and the Bike Den will observe normal office and building hours during spring break.

Student parking after spring break

Students not currently registered for on-campus parking who wish return to campus after spring break with a vehicle must first purchase a permit via the online parking portal.

Contact Information

Last Updated March 4, 2025