Employee Purchasing a Parking Permit
Lesley University uses “The Permit Store” to facilitate the online purchase of campus parking permits. These instructions walk employees through signing in and buying a semester permit.
Before you begin
- You will need your Colleague ID number (also known as your University ID number) before you can proceed. Find it by logging into Self Service.
- All transactions are encrypted and secure, and applicant information is kept strictly confidential.
- As part of your registration, you will be asked for your vehicle make, year, and license plate number, plus payment information.
Quick link: Enter lesley.thepermitstore.com into your internet browser address bar. This will take you directly to the Lesley Parking and Permits website.
Purchase your employee parking permit
- Sign in: You will sign in using Microsoft Single Sign-On (SSO) with your Lesley credentials. Please see our knowledge base article on the SSO process for assistance.
- Click Sign In.
The Lesley Parking and Permits website landing page, with the Sign In button highlighted. - Under Buy Permit, click CLICK HERE.
- You will see a list of pre-approved permits. If not, enter your Colleague/University ID number (remember to include leading zero(s) when entering) and click SEARCH to view the pre-approved permit(s).
- Scroll down to the permit(s) you have been pre-approved for and click ADD ITEM.
- Review your Order Details and click PROCEED TO CHECK OUT. Note that the listed price is the total price of the permit for the semester.
- Under PERMIT INFORMATION, select the vehicle you want to link to the permit. If you do not have a vehicle on record, you will need to select ADD NEW VEHICLE and include the following:
- License plate and state (VIN # if license plate is unavailable)
- Year
- Color
- Make
- Model
- Type of vehicle (2 door, 4 door, SUV, truck, etc.)
- Whether you are the owner of the vehicle or driver
- Under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR PURCHASE, enter your University/Colleague ID number and click CONTINUE.
- When prompted to select a method of payment, choose PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS, enter your Colleague/University ID number, and click CONTINUE. The parking cost will be deducted from your paycheck each month, and there may be additional savings because these deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis.
- Review your order, read the terms and conditions, and click I AGREE to complete the order.
- You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase.
Note: One business day after purchasing a semester parking permit, your Lesley ID card will be granted access to the parking gate card readers. See How to Use Card Readers on Parking Gates.
Related articles
- Student Purchasing a Parking Permit — step-by-step instructions for students buying a permit online.
- Parking Your Vehicle at Lesley — parking lots, permit prices, visitor passes, and University Hall hourly rates.
- Parking Permit Regulations — parking rules, tow policy, fines, and the appeals process.
- Parking FAQ — answers to common questions about parking at Lesley.
Questions or need further assistance?
For questions about parking permits, email:
Email: lesleycard@lesley.edu