General Permit Sales Begin on July 7
General permit sales for the ‘25 – ‘26 academic year will open to the public at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025. During this time, the Georgia Tech community can visit Driver Seat and purchase a new permit for the upcoming academic year.
General permit sales for the ‘25 – ‘26 academic year open to the public on Monday, July 7 at 9 a.m. During this time, the Georgia Tech community can visit driverseat.pts.gatech.edu and purchase a new parking permit for the upcoming academic year. Purchasing a permit is easy. It only takes a few minutes to complete and all you need is your vehicle information.
Once the general sales period begins, all permit options will be available for purchase depending on your account information – student, faculty, staff, or community member.
Please note, once a parking location reaches capacity, a waitlist option for that area will become available.
Additional Information
- A valid permit is required to park at Georgia Tech
- Parking permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis
- Current permit holders who recently renewed their parking permit for the upcoming academic year may request a location change in Driver Seat during this time
- Please note, all requests are subject to parking space availability
- Faculty and staff are eligible for payroll deduction
Helpful Links
Driver Seat Portal
Log in to Georgia Tech’s Driver Seat portal to manage your parking account.
Rules and Regulations
Become an expert on Parking and Transportation at Georgia Tech.
Campus Parking Map
Locate which parking areas work best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)
Can faculty and staff enroll in payroll deduction to purchase a permit?
Yes, faculty and staff have the option to purchase a permit at checkout or enroll in payroll deduction.
Can I switch my permit location during the general sales period?
Current permit holders who recently renewed their parking permit for the upcoming academic year may request a location change in Driver Seat.
Please note, all requests are subject to parking space availability.
Can faculty and staff purchase a semester permit?
No, semester permits are available to students only.
Will there be a waitlist if the location is full?
Once a parking area is full, the waitlist option will become available in Driverseat.