Carpool Permit FAQs

The first step to register with the carpool program is to have a qualified carpool group in which all members are willing to participate. 

When submitting the application, either print it out at home to bring in or fill it out in the office. You will need to provide proof of local residency (utility bill, lease, etc.), vehicle registration, driver's license and Clemson University ID. Parking Services will notify the applicants by email of their approval into the carpool program within three business days. 

Upon notification of approval, carpool participants must make an appointment to come to Parking and Transportation Services together to turn in any current valid permits (including motorcycle/moped permits) for a refund or termination of payroll deduction. Carpool permits will be issued at this time. 

The carpool permit must be renewed twice a year, once in January and once in August. The expiration for Fall carpool permits is December 31, and the Spring expiration is August 15. Participants will be required to renew the permit in person as a group for each semester. Currently, online renewal is not available for carpool permits.  

No. All group members must register together at the same time. 

A participant of the carpool must notify Parking and Transportation Services within three business days of disbanding. All participants will be required to turn in their temporary and carpool permits.  

All carpool participants who still plan to park on campus will be required to purchase a new commuter or employee parking permit at its existing rate. 

Not at this time.

Yes, you would need to complete a carpool application and turn in your commuter permit upon approval. You will be issued a refund for your commuter permit at the current prorated cost minus the cost of the carpool permit.

No, five temporary parking permits are assigned to each individual’s vehicle registered to the carpool group.

No, only one personal vehicle can be registered to an individual in a carpool group.

No, during the hours of 5 a.m.-5 p.m., vehicles displaying carpool permits can only be parked in carpool spaces.

No, when parking on campus between 5 a.m.-5 p.m., the carpool decal must be used either with the carpool hangtag in a carpool space or the temporary parking hangtag in a space based on your regular parking designation (commuter for students, employee for faculty/staff).

Vehicles parked in a carpool space with a temporary permit will be towed at the owner's expense.