Drivers Responsibilties
Registration
Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must register with Parking Services to park on University property, excluding hourly parking. A maximum of five (5) vehicles may be registered to a single permit; however, only one vehicle may use the permit on campus at a time.
Vehicles listed on a permit must be under the same name or address or be a temporary vehicle (rental car).
Permit Ownership and Responsibility
A parking permit grants the privilege to park on University property; it does not imply ownership. All permits remain the property of the University of Delaware and are non-transferable. Each user may hold only one active vehicle permit at a time, unless otherwise authorized by Parking Services.
Permit holders must notify Parking Services within five business days of any change in status that may affect permit eligibility (e.g., a commuter student moving on campus, or a staff member becoming a student). Parking Services will determine any necessary changes to the permit and associated fees, if applicable.
License Plate Visibility
Vehicles must be parked so that the license plate is clearly visible from the drive lane. Improperly parked vehicles may be subject to citation.
Vehicle owners may not cover any part of the plate—including the registration expiration sticker—with tinted material or anything else that obscures information.
It is unlawful to sell, offer, transfer, possess, or use any device or spray intended to prevent photographing or reading a license plate (e.g., to interfere with enforcement).
Shared Permit Violation
A parking permit authorizes the use of one (1) vehicle on campus at a time, regardless of the number of license plates registered to the permit. While a maximum of five (5) license plates may be associated with a single permit, simultaneous use (i.e. parked on campus) of more than one vehicle under the same permit is strictly prohibited.
The presence of multiple vehicles linked to a single permit and parked on campus concurrently shall constitute a Shared Permit Violation. Each vehicle involved in such a violation shall be subject to enforcement action, including the issuance of a citation, in accordance with University Parking Guidelines.
The University reserves the right to take additional administrative or disciplinary action in response to repeated or egregious violations of this policy.
Permit Display
Most permits are virtual, with the license plate serving as the parking credential. In special cases, physical parking passes may be issued. These passes must be properly displayed in accordance with Parking Services instructions. A pass is not valid unless it is correctly displayed.
Lost or Stolen Permits
If there is an issue with your permit, report it to Parking Services in writing via email at parking@udel.edu. A replacement may be issued upon completion of a report.
Permit Returns and Reimbursments
Faculty / Staff who leave the University must cancel or return their permits through their account on the Parking portal. Students may only return permits for reimbursement up to the Spring Semester Drop/Add period. Permits are not eligible for reimbursement after the Spring Semester Drop/Add.
Refunds are prorated based on the date Parking Services receives your cancellation notice.
Non-Refundable Daily Parking
All daily parking permits, as well as payments made through campus parking kiosks or the Passport application, are non-refundable. No reimbursements or credits will be issued once payment has been completed.