Student Purchasing A Parking Permit
Lesley University uses “The Permit Store” to facilitate the online purchase of campus parking permits. These instructions walk students through signing in and buying a semester permit.
Before you begin
- You will need your student 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.
Purchase your student parking permit
- Enter https://lesley.thepermitstore.com into your internet browser address bar. This will take you directly to the Lesley Parking and Permits website.
The Lesley Parking and Permits website landing page, with the Sign In button highlighted. - Click Sign In.
- If you need to create a new account, click on ACCOUNT at the top of the page. Enter a USERNAME, PASSWORD, and any other requested information. Once you have completed that process, return to the previous page and click SIGN IN.
- Under Buy Permit, click CLICK HERE.
- You will see a list of pre-approved permits. If not, enter your E-MAIL ADDRESS and student ID number. Remember to include any leading zeroes when entering your number. Then, 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 student ID number and click CONTINUE.
- Select a method of payment, enter your student ID number, and click CONTINUE.
- 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
- Employee Purchasing a Parking Permit — step-by-step instructions for employees 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