Students

When do student parking permits go on sale?

Student permits will go on sale in August 2024 for the Fall ’24 semester.

How do I purchase an E-permit?

Visit go.rutgers.edu parking and log in to your parking portal account with your NetID and password.

Can I pay for my parking permit with financial aid?

No, we do not bill financial aid for your parking permit.

Can I add my parking cost to my term bill?

Yes, select Term Bill as your payment option at the time of purchase. Please note that if you have an outstanding parking balance you will not be issued a permit until the balance is resolved.

Will I receive a physical permit pass?

Rutgers uses license plate recognition (LPR). You will not receive a hang tag or sticker. The E-Permit system eliminates the need for hangtags and paper tickets, aligns with our commitment to the environment, and provides a convenient, paperless, self-managed parking pass system. You are still required to follow our rules and regulations. Any citations that result from parking violations are emailed to you. 

Can I add multiple vehicles to my parking permit?

Yes, you can add multiple vehicles to your permit. However, only one vehicle can be parked on campus at a time. If more than one vehicle is parking on campus this will result in a Fraudulent Use citation being issued to each vehicle.

Where can I park?

Students may only park in lots designated for students: ipo.rutgers.edu/parking/permits/students

Please make sure that your plate is facing the driving aisle at all times. If your state does not have a front plate, then you cannot back into a parking stall.

I live off campus but need parking. Am I eligible for a Rutgers resident parking permit?

Yes, there are a limited amount of Off Campus Living permits which allow for 24 hour parking in specific resident lots.

View the locations for Off Campus permits

Please visit your city's parking authority to find options for street parking near your off-campus home.

I just purchased a new vehicle with temporary tags. Do I need to register it?

Yes, please register any new vehicle, even with temporary tags, that you will be parking on campus. Temporary tags must be registered as a license plate number, not a VIN number.

Once the permanent plates are received, revisit your parking portal account and add your new plates. Make sure your license plate is entered correctly; one letter or number off will result in a virtual ticket.

Please make sure to include the state the plate was issued from 

I have state handicap accessibility. What if there are no accessible parking spaces available?

Parking in handicapped stalls requires a valid Rutgers parking permit. Register with DOTS any permanent or temporary disabled placard or tag from Motor Vehicle Services and display credentials while parked on campus.

For additional information click here.

Obtain a Virtual Parking Permit

To add Accessible Parking Privileges to your Virtual Permit visit here.

I received a virtual ticket and I do not believe I deserved it. How do I dispute it?

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. Processing times may vary. An email notice will be sent when an appeal is processed and adjudicated.

Citations will be upheld if any of the following reasons are the basis for the appeal:

• Couldn't find a legal parking space.
• Didn't know policies or regulations.
• Didn't see posted restrictions.
• Couldn't find a convenient parking space.
• Had four-way flashers on (emergency flashers).
• Didn't have enough time to park properly.

I’m a student bringing my vehicle for a day or two. Can I purchase a daily parking 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.
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 at the Livingston Campus, 6am - 2am all week. Additional permission according to the scheduled locations of the Livingston Commuter Permit type.
   
• 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

How can I purchase a permit for my guest who is visiting me?

For information on purchasing a visitor's permit, click here.

Do I need to purchase a permit if I only plan to park on campus at night and on the weekends?

Yes. Any vehicle parking on university property must purchase a permit. Night only permits are available for students on some campuses.