Student Parking Permits | Institutional Planning and Operations (2024)

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Student Parking Permits

Rutgers University campus life can place students in multiple campus locations. Everyone who parks at any of the Rutgers campuses is required to have a valid parking permit.

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We understand the challenges and anxiety of simply attending and being prepared for class. With that understanding in mind, Rutgers Parking Services is committed to providing as much guidance as possible.

What is the student parking program?

Students can only have one parking permit type per semester. Each type has assigned parking locations at designated times during peak and off-peak period.Students who are commuting to campus (not living on campus) can select a Commuter campus permit.

Resident permits are allocated according to the housing assignment of a Resident student (assigned campus housing). The resident permit allows 24-hour parking in designated parking locations of the permit which may be in another campus, other than the campus of the resident housing assignment.

An Off-Campus permit is offered to commuter students who are living off-campus but within the city limits of the campus and do not have access to residence parking. This permit type will be allocated per campus to eligible students. To apply for the permit, send a general permitting case to dotshelp.rutgers.edu and attach a copy of your lease with the complete address of the off-campus housing facility. The application will be reviewed, and student will be notified of application status.

Permit inventories are limited per semester and can be availed on a first come, first serve basis. Students who occasionally driveto campus have the daily permit option to park for the day.

Select the campus below to view the parking locations assigned to each permit type. Permits are sold from the student parking portal and registration of vehicle information is stored.

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What’s the right parking permit for me?

Student Daily Permits

Commuter Students may purchase a daily permit from the student’s parking portal account.

  1. Visitgo.rutgers.edu/parkingand log in with NetId and password
  2. Click on Permits and select Purchase Permit
  3. Under thePermit tab, select the date of visit and then hit next.
  4. Confirm the valid period date and continue as prompted.
  5. If applicable, upload copy of disability placard and ADA registration
  6. Select or add the vehicle to be registered to the daily permit
  7. Follow succeeding acknowledgements and confirmation (skip waitlist step) and pay for the permit

Student daily permit holders can park at the following locations:

  • New Brunswick campus: Yellow Lot located at the Livingston Campus, from 6am to 6pm on weekdays and all other locations assigned to a Livingston Commuter permit.
  • Newark campus: Deck 3 and Eagle East Lot 509A 6am to 6pm on weekdays
  • Camden: City Lot 15 or 16 6am to 6pm on weekdays
Permit Exchanges

Change in Housing Status

If a student with a valid Resident Parking Permit cancels housing, they must notify DOTS. Resident students that change housing assignment to a different campus must notify DOTS to update their parking assignment. Students with valid Commuter parking permits that move into campus housing must notify DOTS in exchange for a Resident permit.

New Brunswick Commuter Zone Change

Permit exchanges cannot be processed if parking account has open citations or an unpaid outstanding balance.

Night Commuter Exchange

Students with valid Night Commuter parking permits may exchange for another Commuter parking permit pending availability.

Additional Parking

Additional Parking

Accessible parking privileges are available upon request but will be reviewed for consideration bythe department. Submitted forms donot guarantee approval and avalid parking permit is required to file the request. Additional Parking request is examinedon a case-by-case basis. If approved, a $30 additional fee will be charged for the additional parking access.

CompleteAdditional Parking Request form. Explain why, where, and when you need additional parking. Back-to-back classes will not be accepted as a reason for additional parking. Employment will not be accepted as a reason for additional parking. Night commuter parking permissions are not eligible for additional parking.

Additional Parking for Medical Needs

Studentswho require accessible parking, temporary or permanent, to park in university parking areas must obtain a valid Rutgers Virtual Parking Permit.Request for medical needs also require the treating physician to submit a Certification of Medical Needs form.The Certification of Medical Needs form will be reviewed by one of the university doctors.Both forms must be filledout completely and once the forms are reviewed and approved by the university doctor, we will notify the student by email.

Rutgers University Parking Registration Tutorial

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FAQs

What happens if I don't pay a Rutgers parking ticket? ›

Unpaid parking tickets will result in denial of the right to register a vehicle to park on campus; for students, a hold may be placed on records including transcripts, diplomas and/ or academic registration. Unpaid tickets will eventually be sent to a collection agency to ensure payment.

How long do Rutgers parking permits last? ›

All resident students, including TA/GA's, living in family housing must purchase a Rutgers parking permit for the academic year.

Can you have multiple parking permits in Rutgers? ›

Yes, you can add multiple vehicles to your permit. However, only one vehicle can be parked on campus at a time.

Can I park at Rutgers without a permit? ›

Parking on any Rutgers campus is by permit at all times.

How much does Rutgers make off parking tickets? ›

Rutgers University rakes in nearly $5 million from parking violations each year and dishes out more summonses per driver compared to nine other major public colleges in New Jersey.

Can you appeal Rutgers parking tickets? ›

You can appeal your virtual/electronic ticket/citation from your parking portal account. Visit go.rutgers.edu/parking and log in to your parking portal account with your NetID and password. Appeals are reviewed in the order they are received.

Where to park at Rutgers for free? ›

Visitors to the University can park in Lot 48 between the hours of 6:00am-2:00am on the Busch Campus across from the Visitors Center at no cost. Visitors are defined by the University as persons not affiliated with Rutgers University.

Does Rutgers check parking? ›

Parking regulations on Rutgers University campuses are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Can I park overnight at Rutgers? ›

There are a limited number of lots that allow you to park from 2am to 8am on each campus. Make sure you check the parking website (rudots.rutgers.edu) to see what lots there are for each campus should you be staying overnight at a friend's place.

Can freshman have their car at Rutgers? ›

All residents are allowed to have cars. Students living on campus must follow the college restrictions of the residence hall in which they live. The university's intercampus bus system provides service throughout the five New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. It is available to all members of the university community.

Do Rutgers parking lots have cameras? ›

License Plate Recognition (LPR)

DOTs utilizes LPR hardware and software for parking and access control. LPR data is collected by fixed cameras at Rutgers University parking garages, streets and parking lots.

Are dogs allowed at Rutgers Day? ›

You can bring your dog on a leash to the Cook Campus only.

Can I bring guests to Rutgers gym? ›

Students, Faculty, Staff & Members are permitted to have a maximum of 3 guests per day. Guests must show photo identification including a date of birth to enter the facility. Guests passes are valid for one day and can be used in multiple facilities. ALL GUESTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Can you walk around Rutgers campus? ›

Guests can also explore campus on their own with our self-guided walking tours via the Rutgers–New Brunswick mobile app! Learn more about self-guided tours here.

How do I get a Rutgers permit? ›

Commuter Students may purchase a daily permit from the student's parking portal account.
  1. Visit go.rutgers.edu/parking and log in with NetId and password.
  2. Click on Permits and select Purchase Permit.
  3. Under the Permit tab, select the date of visit and then hit next.
  4. Confirm the valid period date and continue as prompted.

What happens if you don't pay a parking ticket in NJ? ›

Failure to pay parking ticket fines could result in additional fines, suspension of your driver's license, arrest, and jail time. In some municipalities, your car could be impounded or immobilized with a boot.

How do Rutgers parking tickets work? ›

Parking regulations on Rutgers University campuses are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Violators will be issued electronic citations and may be towed or immobilized depending on the offense and the number of pending violations.

What happens if you don't pay UNC parking ticket? ›

Failure to pay parking citations may result in:

Failure to pay all University debt will result in denial of registration and/or issuance of transcripts. Faculty/Staff: Deduction from University payroll check.

What happens if you don't pay a UConn parking ticket? ›

UConn Student parking citation fines will be posted to the student's Bursar's account if unpaid after 14 days of issuance. The annual UConn parking permits of Regular Payroll employees will not be "renewed" until all their outstanding parking citation fees are paid.

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