Summary of Vehicle and Parking Regulations

Parking Services at the University of Delaware is committed to providing students, faculty, staff, and visitors with safe, accessible, and well-maintained parking facilities. Please note that the University is not liable for damage to or theft of any vehicle or personal property while on campus.

Parking regulations are in place to maintain order and ensure access for all campus users, including emergency vehicles and equipment. While voluntary compliance is encouraged, individuals who fail to follow these regulations may be subject to appropriate sanctions.

University parking regulations apply both to the person who registers a permit and to any operator of a vehicle on campus. The registered owner of a permit or vehicle is responsible for any parking violations, regardless of who is operating the vehicle at the time.

For the purposes of these regulations, parking is defined as leaving a vehicle unattended, regardless of duration. All vehicle and parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The University reserves the right to amend parking and vehicle regulations as necessary.

Parking Space Availability. Possession of a valid University of Delaware parking permit or payment of a pay-to-park fee authorizes the holder to park on campus in designated areas; however, it does not guarantee the availability of a parking space. All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the University makes no guarantee that a space will be available in any lot or area at any given time.

Right to Limit Parking. The University also reserves the right to limit access to campus parking lots as needed. When changes are non-emergency in nature, affected permit holders will be notified via electronic communication and redirected to alternative parking areas.

Citation Issuance. Parking citations issued by the University of Delaware are valid even if a physical paper copy is not placed on the vehicle.  All citations are recorded electronically in the University’s parking system at the time of issuance, and responsibility remains with the registered vehicle owner/operator. In accordance with Delaware DMV regulations,  authorized enforcement officers may issue citations based on observed violations. A physical notice on the vehicle is not necessary to establish liability.

Parking regulations are subject to change at any time. Updates may be made to reflect University policy, safety considerations, or operational needs. It is the responsibility of all permit holders and campus visitors to stay informed of current parking regulations by reviewing information provided by Parking Services.

Parking Services may provide notices, updates, or other important information via electronic means, including email, the University website, or the Parking Services portal. It is the responsibility of permit holders and campus visitors to monitor these communications regularly.