Parking and Maps

Parking Options for Conferences at SMU

In order to offer visitors to campus the best experience, ÃÛÌÒ½´Conference Services recommends pre-arranging parking with your assigned Event Manager. Alternatively, there are options for temporary or pay-station based parking.

  • Electronic Permits and maps can be sent ahead by the Conference Organizer to the conference attendees via e-mail 
  • Pay by Space via pay-station parking garage and ground locations are indicated on the Visitor Parking Map in light blue.
  • Temporary parking permits may be obtained from the Parking and ID Card Services Office Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm or purchased online at 

During the Summer:

While the summer conference season is in session (Memorial Day – mid August), the Office of Conference Services will issue conference parking permits. Summer conference parking permits are valid for the duration of the conference for one flat rate. Currently, the summer conference parking permit rate is set at $12.00 per day or $60.00 for the duration of the program.  Please ask your Conference Ambassador to learn more.