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ISU Department Information

Courtesy Official Business Passes are issued to departments and employees designated by Parking & Transportation Services. Official Business Passes may also be purchased for by the department for employee usage. 

Where you can park with an Official Business Pass: 

  • General lots
  • Reserved lots
  • Housing lots
  • Official Vehicle spaces

Important to know: 

  • An active, valid permit must be linked to the vehicle and used with the Official Business Pass.
  • Passes are valid only while conducting official university business in a separate location from your typical workspace. Passes may not be used to park outside of the building your workspaces is located in. 
  • Abuse of the pass may result in a citation and/or revocation. 
  • Lost or stolen passes must be reported immediately to Parking & Transportation Services. 

Request Official Business Pass

Departments may purchase Day Use Permits for visitors, guests, and events.

Permit Options & Costs: 

  • General Lot Only - $3 per permit (also available as PDF)
  • Reserved Lot Only - $4 per permit (also available as PDF)
  • Medical/Clinic Passes - $4 per pad of 50 passes
  • Valid for one day only

How to Use: 

  • Write the current date (MM/DD/YY) clearly in bold permanent marker
  • The date must be easily visible to Parking & Transportation staff.
  • Do not write over mistakes, this could cause a citation to be written.
    • If an error is made when issuing a permit, please contact the Parking & Transportation Office at 208-282-2625. A replacement will be provided at no additional cost. 

Important Rules

  • Writing the date in pen or pencil may result in a citation. 
  • Any attempt to alter of forge the permit (e.g. erasing, scratching out, or modifying the date) will result in a $80 citation. 

Request Department Day-Use Passes

Launched Fall 2024 – Patients, clients and visitors can now enter their vehicle information, and have your department authorize their parking with T2 MobilePay. 

Where to Use It:

  • Patient/client/visitor spaces

How it Works: 

  • Text or Scan - Text the space's P-Code to 25023 or scan the posted QR code. 
  • Enter Details - Input your license plate and select your time.
  • Authorization Code - add the department issued authorization code and click Pay.
  • That's it - you're ready to park!

T2 MobilePay