Guest Parking Requests

Single-Day Visitor Parking

Subject to availability, CUIMC departments may request single-day parking for guests visiting the medical center for official University business. Examples include:

  • Donors
  • Guest speakers
  • Potential recruits

Guest parking is not available for Columbia employees commuting to campus.

Only CUIMC affiliates with a valid @cumc.columbia.edu email address and authorization to use an ARC chartstring may submit guest parking requests.

  • Rate: $35 per vehicle, per day
  • Request process: Submit your guest parking request online at least 72 hours before the guest's arrival.
  • Processing time: You’ll receive a response by the next business day.
  • Approved requests are non-refundable and cannot be canceled. If approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the assigned parking location.

Due to high demand and limited space, not all requests can be accommodated.

Special Event Parking

We accept group parking requests for after-hours or weekend special events only. Special event parking approvals are non-refundable and cannot be canceled once confirmed.

  • Rate: $650 per event includes up to 40 vehicles
    • Additional vehicles: $35 per vehicle over the 40-vehicle limit
  • Required details:
    • Event date and time
    • Contact information
    • ARC chartstring
    • Number of guests and guest names
  • Submit requests to: cumc.parking@cumc.columbia.edu

NewYork-Presbyterian Parking

NewYork-Presbyterian's parking garage is located at 115 Fort Washington Avenue, between 164th and 165th streets. The garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is managed by the NYP Parking Office.

NYP employees should contact the NYP Parking Office directly for their parking needs.