Students

When do student parking permits go on sale?

Student permits will go on sale in January 2027 for the Spring ’27 semester.

How do I purchase an E-permit?

Visit parkingbase.com/c/rutgers/login and login 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?

Students can only register 2 vehicles. 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 an Improper Use citation being issued to each vehicle.

Where can I park?

Students may only park in lots designated for students: Parking Guidance

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.

Availability of parking stalls is not guaranteed with a parking permit. Non-availability of space in specific stalls or lots does not excuse illegal or improper parking. If there are no available stalls in your designated area, you should go to the next available lot allowed by your permit.

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

Effective Fall 2025, Off-campus parking permits will no longer be available.

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. How do I register for Parking?

Parking in handicapped stalls requires a valid Rutgers parking permit. Prior to parking on campus you must register your ADA placard (temporary or permanent) and registration card at the time of permit purchase, otherwise submit a case through DOTSHelp.

Obtain a Virtual Parking Permit

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

I received a paper or electronic parking citation and do not believe I deserved it. How do I dispute it?

Parking citations may be issued electronically or as paper citations placed on a vehicle, depending on the device used to scan the license plate (License Plate Recognition (LPR) or handheld device).

Vehicles registered to an active Rutgers parking permit: If the vehicle is registered to an active Rutgers parking permit at the time the citation is issued, you may receive both a paper citation placed on the vehicle and an electronic citation sent to the email address on record.

Vehicles not registered to an active Rutgers parking permit: A paper citation may be placed on the vehicle. If the registered vehicle owner is identified through a DMV report, the citation will also be mailed to the owner's address on file via the U.S. Postal Service. For citations mailed via the U.S. Postal Service, the appeal deadline is extended. Please refer to the deadline indicated on the mailed violation notice, as it reflects the applicable appeal period.

How to Appeal a Citation

You can appeal your paper or electronic citation through your parking portal account. Visit parkingbase.com/c/rutgers/login and log in using your NetID and password. If you do not have a NetId and password, you can appeal using rutgersuniversity.netlify.app.

For citations mailed via the U.S. Postal Service, please refer to the appeal deadline indicated on the mailed violation notice.

Appeals are reviewed in the order they are received. Processing times may vary. An email notification will be sent when your appeal has been reviewed 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 parking policies or regulations.
• Didn't see posted parking 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?

Students who occasionally drive to campus have the option to purchase a daily permit. If you have a full semester permit, you cannot purchase a daily permit.

1. Sign in using your NetID at My Parking Account.
2. The system will automatically display your semester permit. Select the Daily tab found on the upper left-hand side to proceed with purchasing a daily permit.
3. Select the date and time frame for parking. The parking fee is $5.00 for the first 8 hours, with an additional $5.00 fee for every additional 8 hours.
4. Select the lot permitted for students (Daily for Students).
5. Follow the prompts to complete the transaction.

Below are the locations where the daily permit allows you to park:

• New Brunswick Campus: Yellow Lot/915 at the Livingston Campus, 6 am - 12 am, Monday through Friday.
• Rutgers Health Piscataway Campus: Lot A or Lot B, 6 am - 12 am, all week.
• Newark Campus: Norfolk/P1 Deck, 6 am - 12 am, all week. Parking fees are as published at the deck. Pull a ticket to enter. Rutgers shuttle service is available for transportation.
• Newark Health Campus: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 4A, or Lot 7, 6 am - 12 am, all week.
• Camden Campus: City Lots C15 or C16, 7 am - 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Please note: Permits/reservations listed as Unused expire on the date of purchase and cannot be updated for future dates. No refunds are available for daily permits.

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.