Make Your Mark, ‘Runners: Design UTSA’s 2025-26 Parking Permit
UTSA Campus Services is holding its annual Parking Permit Design Contest through the end of February. If you’re a current UTSA student, you are eligible and encouraged to submit your best parking permit design for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Parking Permit Design Contest is an exciting opportunity to showcase your artistic talent while contributing to UTSA’s campus culture and history. The winning design will be adapted for all UTSA permit types and displayed in thousands of Roadrunners’ vehicles across all UTSA campuses next year. Whether you are an experienced designer or just passionate about art, winning the contest is a fantastic way to make your mark on campus.
UTSA’s 2024 Parking Permit Design Contest winners were recognized for their impressive designs with great prizes. Civil engineering student Jonathan Barraza took home the grand prize—a free student garage parking permit for the following academic year—with his Fiesta-inspired design. To see it for yourself, check out any parking permit displayed on campus right now! The second- and third-place winners were awarded a $100 FastPass and $50 FastPass, respectively.
“I love this contest! It is a great way for students to showcase their creativity and literally leave their mark at UTSA,” said Carrie Charley, Associate Vice President for Campus Services. “Our parking permits are something thousands of people see every day—why not make them a canvas for student talent? I’m excited to see the designs that capture our Roadrunner spirit.”
Each submission should include the letter “C,” the phrase “Commuter Student,” UTSA’s logo and must feature UTSA Orange as the primary color. For full details about submission guidelines, including the official rules, file formatting requirements, branding guidelines and how to enter, visit the Parking Permit Design Contest website.
Contest submissions are due no later than Feb. 28, so flex your design skills now! Win or lose, your design represents the hard work and creativity that the UTSA community demonstrates each day. Good luck, ‘Runners!
