Parking & Transportation Services (PATS)

With over 44,000 students, staff, and faculty coming to the UNM Albuquerque campus on a regular basis, and over 77,000 people traveling to the University-area on a regular basis, our system is designed to provide reliable and orderly access to the campus. Our responsibility, encompassed in our mission, is to support the University's education, research and service missions by providing access to key programs for faculty, staff, students and visitors through a variety of transportation services that consider the needs of each customer. This responsibility includes managing approximately 15,900 parking spaces, facilitating the movement of 1.7 million passengers annually from nearby parking lots onto campus and around campus, and providing a full range of transportation choices through the provision of the alternative transportation programs. All of the revenue we generate is reinvested in providing our services.

Fall & Spring semester enforcement hours are available at pats.unm.edu. University breaks, holidays, and Summer session hours are subject to change. The enforcement of parking structures, reserve, pay station spaces, and areas restricted by signage (residential permitted zones, official/service vehicle only, loading zones, ADA spaces, fire lanes, safety curbs, etc.) are subject to 24/7 enforcement.

3:45 P.M. RULE

  • Monday-Friday: After 3:45 P.M.
  • Saturday-Sunday: All Day

Commuter and proximity permits become valid to use in regular parking spaces in most proximity parking zones. Does not apply to restricted parking spaces including parking structures, pay stations, ADA, reserved, official/service vehicle only, and all residential lots.

AVOIDING CITATIONS

  • Properly display your parking permit. If using a sunshade, ensure the permit is visible on rear-view mirror, on driver side dashboard, or driver side interior window. Permit number and expiration date must be visible. Visit pats.unm.edu/citations for permit placement & better parking tips.
  • Park only in the zone that corresponds to your permit you’ve purchased to avoid any parking violations. Be sure to park responsibly, between two white lines and/or at a bumper barrier.
  • Campus residents are encouraged to pay attention to posted signage for directional parking or reverse back-in angled parking.
  • Observe parking restrictions. Never park in spaces designated with special signage, such as ADA, reserved, official/service vehicle only, etc.

If you receive a parking citation, you have two options: PAY OR APPEAL

  • Visit pats.unm.edu
  • Select “Citations & Appeals” link on homepage:
    • Pay the citation –OR- submit an appeal
  • You must complete either option within five (5) business days to avoid any additional fees.
  • Need assistance? Call us at (505) 277-1938, email us at parktran@unm.edu, or visit us in-person.

UNM Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) makes every effort to offer the most convenient parking available by diving parking by groups of students based on their academic program. Permits may be purchased online at your My Parking Account website or in our Business office. All outstanding citations must be paid in full in order to purchase a new parking permit. Park at your own risk! Read the full parking liability waiver.

UNM Students are expected to read, understand, and follow our published Parking & Transportation Regulations.

What do I need to Buy?

To purchase a parking permit for UNM you will need:

  • LoboCard or Driver's License, if purchasing in person
  • UNM NetID & Password, if purchasing online
  • Vehicle information including license plate, registration state, year, make, model, color, style, and VIN
    • For your convenience, bring your vehicle registration
  • Form of payment
    • Cash*
    • Debit/Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or AmericanExpress)
    • UNM Bursar's Transfer

*Cash payments are only accepted when purchasing a parking permit at our Business office.

Visit pats.unm.edu/parking/permit-parking/students/ for more information on permit rates.

Designed for rapid and convenient campus travel, PATS’ transportation system is a comprehensive transit network, offered free of charge* to UNM students, staff, faculty, and visitors. We offer multiple bus routes on campus with service to every area of The University including UNM commuter parking lots.

*ACC-Lobo Village is not considered part of the UNM main campus and residents are required to pay a one-time annual non-refundable parking and transportation fee to Lobo Village. 

Download the PassioGo! app on Android or iOS for real-time GPS tracking for all UNM shuttles. Don't want to download? Try the PassioGo! website here.

ALBUQUERQUE TRANSIT:

ZERO FARE

  1. ABQRIDE & Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) fixed scheduled routes
  2. Sun Van (Paratransit Service) flexible service for ADA accessible transportation
UNM is situated on eight (8) bus routes.
  1. ART - 766, 777, & 790
  2. ABQRIDE - 5, 11, 16, 66, & 50
NM RAIL RUNNER
Services to and from Alvarado Transit Center (ATC) provided by ABQ RIDE & UNM shuttles.