Contractor Parking Request Form

LSU Contractor Parking Policy: 

All contractors performing work on the university campus are required to obtain proper parking credentials through the Parking & Transportation Services office. If a contractor would like to request access to a specific lot and/or space within a given lot, they must coordinate with their LSU Project Manager or point of contact, and Parking & Transportation Services. All contractor vehicles on campus must be registered with Parking & Transportation Services, and must provide an up-to-date vehicle make, model, color, and license plate number.  Contractors with a valid parking pass must request access to a specific lot. Contractors will be granted access only to their approved lot. 

General Requirements

  • All contractors performing work on the LSU campus are required to obtain proper parking credentials through the Parking & Transportation Services office.
  • Vehicle information (make, model, color, license plate) must be registered and kept up to date.

Lot Access

  • Access to specific lots or spaces must be coordinated with the LSU Project Manager or point of contact and Parking & Transportation Services.
  • Contractors will only be granted access to the lot(s) that have been approved for.

High-Demand Areas

  • Parking in C reserved lots or B Central areas is granted only on an as-needed basis.
  • These areas are prioritized for LSU staff and faculty; convenience alone does not justify access.

Payments Information

  • All parking access and gate devices must be paid for by a supervisor in the Parking Office.
  • Accepted payment methods: credit card, check, or money order.
  • Payment must be provided prior to access being granted.
  • Payment will not be accepted over the phone.

Permit Types & Assignments

  • C-Plan Permits: Assigned to contractors needing access to reserved lots; charged at C-Plan rates.
  • B-Plan Permits: For personnel needing access to central street parking (not reserved lots); charged at B-Plan rates.
  • A-Plan Permits: For personnel not requiring campus access; assigned to surrounding lots and charged at A-Plan rates.

Gate Access Devices

  • Gate Device are required to access restricted areas within the core of campus. The devices are priced at $30 (deposit) each.
  • Gate Device must be paid for and picked up in person at the PTS Office.
  • Please note that a valid virtual permit is required in order to obtain gate card access.
  • Must be returned when the parking permit expires.
  • A $30 deposit will be refunded to the LSU account upon return.
  • Refunds can be picked up at the LSU Bursar’s Office in Thomas Boyd Hall.

Delivery Only Access

  • All delivery-only access requests must be approved by LSU PTS.
  • Intended solely for the purpose of making deliveries and do not authorize parking on campus for ongoing projects or extended stays.
  • For deliveries within the core of campus, a gate access card is required. Gate cards must be paid for and picked up in person at the PTS Office.
  • Please allow up to 48 hours for processing and approval.

Submission Guidelines

  • All required information must be complete and accurate.
  • Incomplete or missing information may delay or result in denial of the request.
  • Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for your request to be processed