Parking Information

The information detailed here applies to parking at the Grande Prairie Campus.

Hours of Operation

Parking permits are required in assigned parking lots between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 through April 30. Residence Lots G, J and L require permits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, September 1st to April 30th.

Free Parking

All lots and pay and display areas, except residence are free on weekends and after 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. weekdays.

Pay and Display Dispensers

Pay and display dispensers are located at Lot C, L Wing entrance and the Theatre Island for visitor and student use; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, September 1 through April 30. Rates are posted. Receipts are valid for any of the above lots with the exception of the College & Community Health Centre (CCHC).

College & Community Health Centre (CCHC)

Pay and display parking in this lot is effective between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 through April 30. Only receipts purchased from the CCHC dispenser are valid in the CCHC lot.

Building Blocks Daycare

Permits are only available to staff of the daycare and parents of children in the daycare. Permits can be purchased online only for the academic year.

Disabled Parking Permits

GPRC will designate the appropriate number of stalls to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. After purchasing your permit online, please bring proof of provincial disability registration and photo identification to Facilities – Maintenance and Operations, G102 to pick up your permit. It will be available for pickup two business days after purchase has been made online.

Parking Permits Sales

Parking permits are available for purchase online only, starting July 15th. The permit gives the holder access to any one stall within reserved lots indicated on the permit.

Parking permits for the 2018-2019 academic year will be made available to students for pickup at Facilities - Maintenance and Operations, G102 two business days after purchase has been made online.

Following a completed purchase, print your confirmation and pick up your permit at Facilities - Maintenance and Operations, G102. Photo identification is required for pickup. Purchases made through the academic year may be picked up at Facilities - Maintenance and Operations, G102, two business days after the date of purchase.

Note: Full year and semester passes are available. A valid credit card along with the vehicle year/make/model and license plate number are required to complete the purchase.

In-person parking permit sales are not available.

Refunds for Parking Permits

Students who no longer require their parking permit can return their permit to Facilities - Maintenance and Operations, G102 for a pro-rated refund. Refunds will be credited to the credit card used to purchase the permit. If the credit card is no longer valid a cheque will be issued to the credit card holder. Refunds will require up to 10 business days for processing.

Residence Parking

Lots G, J, L
Available to residence students only.

2018-19
$262.25 for two semesters

2019-20
$327.80 for two semesters

2020-21
$393.38 for two semesters

Permit Parking Powered

Valid in Lots B, F, H

2018-19
$131.12 for one semester
$262.24 for two semesters

2019-20
$163.91 for one semester
$327.80 for two semesters

2020-21
$196.69 for one semester
$393.37 for two semesters

Permit Parking Non-powered

Valid in Lots A, C, D, K

2018-19
$87.42 for one semester
$174.85 for two semesters

2019-20
$109.27 for one semester
$218.55 for two semesters

2020-21
$131.13 for one semester
$262.27 for two semesters

All parking permit prices quoted include GST.

Lot D

Overflow parking is permitted in this lot for any valid pass or permit.

Trades and Technology Parking

Students in Trades Programming can purchase their parking permits on the GPRC Website one week prior to their intake. Prices will vary depending on the length of the intake. Daily rates are:

2018-19
$0.72/day

2019-20
$0.91/day

2020-21
$1.09/day