Location & Parking

Remember to get a 2026-2027 parking permit.

Parking permits are valid July 1-June 30. If you haven’t purchased a pass since July 1, 2026, you will need a new one.

If you already have a parking account, check the account to see if you have automatic renewal. If so, you don’t need to do a thing.

If you need to purchase or renew a permit for the 2026-2027, be sure to purchase a permit before parking on campus.

See the USM Parking Services website for additional support.

ParkEngage Virtual Parking Permit Information

USM parking requires a virtual permit.

In-person OLLI classes and workshops meet in the Wishcamper Center unless otherwise indicated (GPS address: 44 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101). The OLLI Office is located in room 210.

Read below for information on parking costs, where to park, how to purchase a permit, and useful campus links.

ParkEngage Parking Registration System
(opens in a new tab)

Annual Pass
Monthly Pass
Hourly Pass

$50 fee
Valid from Jul 1 – Jun 30
Permit category: Visitor
Permit type: OLLI
Select or deselect auto renewal as desired

$10 fee
Valid for the calendar month
Permit category: Visitor
Permit type: Visitor Daytime
Select or deselect auto renewal as desired

$4.15 per hour
Paid at a garage self-service kiosk – be sure to know your license plate number

OLLI students can park in both the garage attached to the Abromson Community Education Center located on Bedford Street, Portland, and the garage behind the Wishcamper Center where OLLI hosts classes.
The parking garage will automatically scan your license plate to ensure you are registered with ParkEngage. There will be no exit gate.
ADA parking is available in both garages. Only OLLI students with an ADA license plate or an ADA hangtag can park in ADA spaces.

Go to the ParkEngage webpage (opens in a new tab)
Under “permit category,” select “visitor”
Under “permit type,” if you want the $10 monthly option, choose “Visitor Daytime;” if you want the $50 annual pass, choose “OLLI”
Enter up to 5 vehicle plate #’s
Fill in name, email, phone, address
Create password: Password must contain 8-15 characters, including 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase, 1 number, and 1 special character.
**To create an account, you will be sent an email with a pass code that you will need to enter onto the website to confirm your email.
Enter credit/debit card
You will receive an email confirmation stating “Your permit request has been received and is currently being reviewed. Once approved, you will receive an email with your parking permit. The parking permit will be a QR code that you will scan to enter and exit the garage/lot.”
- USM parking will review and approve your permit. Please ignore the section about needing to scan a QR code. This is NOT the case.

Where can I park?

Parking is available in either garage next to the Wishcamper building. Enter through the gate near the overhead walkway above Bedford Street. See the campus map below.

I bought a pass last semester; do I need a new one?

Passes are valid July 1 through June 30. If you purchased an annual parking pass after July 1, you do not need a new pass each semester. If you do not already have a pass, complete directions are available on our website.

How much will it cost?

Annual pass: $50, valid July 1 to June 30, paid online
Monthly pass: $10, valid for the calendar month, paid online
Hourly pass: $4.15 per hour, paid at the garage self-service kiosk

Are there directions for purchasing a pass online?

Yes! There are step-by-step instructions above, where you will also find the link to ParkEngage, our parking software.

Do I need to purchase a pass before I park?

We recommend you do if you are purchasing an annual or monthly pass.

I had a pass but can’t remember my ParkEngage password. What should I do?

Contact Parking Services (opens in a new tab). They have a helpful form on their website.

I’m an office volunteer or faculty member. What should I do?

Separate instructions will be shared. If you need assistance, email OLLI or call (207) 780-4406.

If you have additional questions, please contact the USM Parking Department at 207-780-4718 or visit the Parking Department website (opens in a new tab).

Parking Garage and OLLI Campus Map