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 you with 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 am living off campus, but do not have a place to park my vehicle. 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 am a student bringing my vehicle on campus only for a day or a few days. Can I purchase a daily parking permit?

Students can purchase one-day virtual permit using the Passport parking app.

The Rutgers Parking Zones are:

• Zone 9647 is valid at all New Brunswick student lots
• Zone 9645 is valid at the Livingston deck in New Brunswick
• Zone 9648 is valid at Deck 3 and Eagle East Lot 509A
• Zone 9649 is valid at all Camden student lots

Visit www.passportparking.com, or download the app from Apple/Google Play Store.

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

Your guest can purchase a daily permit via Passport Parking app. See list of zones for each campus location:

• Zone 9647 is valid at all New Brunswick student lots
• Zone 9645 is valid at the Livingston deck in New Brunswick
• Zone 9648 is valid at Deck 3 and Eagle East Lot 509A
• Zone 9649 is valid at all Camden student lots

Get the app at wwww.passportparking.com, or the Apple/Google Play Store

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. For more information about Night Commuter Permits check under commuter permits here.