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Visitor Permit and Parking Information
Welcome to the University of Delaware!

Visitors are always welcome on campus. To ensure a smooth visit, please review the following parking guidelines.

Visitor Permits

A visitor parking permit or pay to park using Passport Mobile Pay is required to park at the University. Permits may be purchased online through the Parking Portal. Guests must register for their own visitor permit online.

Valid Locations:

  • Visitor permits are only valid in Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 51, 52, 54, and 88 between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM Monday – Friday

  • After 5 PM Monday – Friday and all day on weekends, Visitor permits are valid in Red, Gray, Central and the Pearson lot.

  • Visitor permits expire at 11:59 pm on the date of purchase.

âť—Visitor permits are not valid in 24-hour reserved spaces or service vehicle spaces, Passport-marked spaces, or in any of the Garages at any time.

Pay-to-Park Locations

Visitors may use hourly or daily paid parking at several convenient campus locations:

  • Lot 41 – Visitor Center (South College Ave)

  • Lot 17C – Trabant Parking Garage

  • Lot 14C – Center for the Arts Garage

  • Lot 4C – Perkins Student Center Garage

  • Lot 2A – 501 South College Ave

  • Lots 6 & 7 – Laird (North) Campus

Please use the Passport Parking Mobile Pay application to pay to park.

Parking Violations

Visitors who receive a citation for “Lacks Valid Permit” may request to have the fine reduced to the cost of a daily permit by emailing Parking Services.

Accessibility & Special Conditions

Visitors with a valid handicap placard and a visitor permit may park in:

  • Handicap-accessible spaces

  • Service vehicle spaces

  • Unpaid Passport app spaces

Public Parking in Newark

Both the University of Delaware and the City of Newark utilize the Passport payment application; however, the University of Delaware operates its own Parking Services department. While the City of Newark enforces parking regulations citywide, the University of Delaware’s Parking Services oversees enforcement, permitting, and paid parking on university grounds. Additionally, several private parking lots are operated by Blue Hen Parking Partners (BHPP).  The University of Delaware has no relationship and is not affiliated with BBHP. It is important to note that the City of Newark, Blue Hen Parking Partners, and the University of Delaware are separate entities, and any permits or violations must be addressed with the issuing authority. 

Please refer to the General Regulations section regarding general parking regulations.

Parking Information Sheets

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Online Parking Registration