Parking Services
Parking Services at the University of Delaware is designed to provide students, faculty, staff, and visitors with adequate, accessible, and well-maintained parking facilities.
To preserve the beauty of the Newark campus and its environment, carpooling and other incentives are offered to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles driven to the University.
Parking regulations help to ensure that there is an orderly system in place for all who use vehicles when coming to campus. The regulations also ensure that emergency vehicles and equipment have immediate access to all campus locations. Voluntary compliance is encouraged; however, individuals who disregard the University’s parking regulations will receive appropriate sanctions.
Everyone who operates or parks a vehicle on campus should review the General Regulations section.
Parking fees and fines support the cost of maintaining the University’s parking system, including parking lot maintenance and debt service. A committee, composed of faculty, staff, and students, annually reviews parking policies and/or permissions and makes recommendations, if necessary, to the University administration for changes, revisions or improvements.
💼 Parking Services Hours & Contact Information
Our team is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
You can reach us through the following options:
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📧 Email: parking@udel.edu
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📞 Phone (voicemail): 302-831-1184
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💻 Virtual Front Office (Live assistance during business hours)
We’re here to help — contact us with any questions or concerns!
Welcome Visitors
Visitors are always welcome at the University of Delaware! Whether you’re here for a quick visit, an all-day stay, or a multi-day stay, convenient parking and multiple payment options are available across campus. 👉 Learn more in the Visitor section.
Central Reserved Permit
The new Central Reserved permit now allows permit holders to park in any Central reserved lot on the main campus. These include: Lots 20C, 21, 34C, 37C, and 53C. Permit holders can also park in Gray and Red lots. Please refer to the Central Reserved permit rules....
Waitlisting
🚗 Didn't Get the Parking Lot You Wanted? You can join the waitlist for your preferred parking lot. When a space becomes available, you’ll receive an email notification. Click here to learn how to add yourself to a waitlist
Don’t Forget the Letters
Don't Forget the Letters on Your License Plate! When entering your license plate into the payment or permit system, be sure to include all characters — letters and numbers. For example, Delaware plates often begin with letters like "PC" for passenger cars. If you only...
Hybrid Permit
Remember to renew your Hybrid permit. These permits don’t renew automatically, so be sure to check your account and renew before the expiration date to avoid a citation. More information on Hybrid permits can be found at Hybrid Permits
Passport App
UD Parking Services removed all meters on campus. Please download the Passport app to make payment when parking in a Garage, Passport space, or a Passport pay-to-park lot. More information concerning the Passport parking app
Parking Services Self Service Tips
Use these handy tips to update your vehicles, join a waitlist, and more — all on your own.
How to Purchase a Permit (Student – Faculty – Staff)
How to Purchase a Permit (Non-Affliated Guest)
How to Add or Delete a Vehicle
How to Add or Remove Yourself from a Waitlist
How to Return / Cancel a Permit
How to Register a Bicycle