Visitor

Visitor 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. A visitor parking permit or pay to park using Passport Mobile Pay is required to park at the University.

Visitor Permits

Permits may be purchased online through the Parking Portal. Guests must register for their own visitor permit online. Students can not purchase visitor permits on behalf of a visitor or guest.

Valid Locations:

• Between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM Monday – Friday, Visitor permits are only valid in Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 51, 52, 54, and 88.   After 5 PM Monday – Friday and all day on weekends, Visitor permits are also valid in Red, Gray, Central, and the Pearson lot.

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

Visitor permits are not valid in 24-hour reserved spaces or service vehicle spaces, Passport-marked spaces, Restricted / Reserved Lots,  the Visitor Center Lot 41, or in any of the Garages at any time.

Visitors who wish to park in one of the garages or at the Visitor Center must pay to park using Passport Mobile Pay.

Pay-to-Park Locations using Passport Mobile Pay

Visitors may purchase hourly or daily 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 7 – Laird (North) Campus

• Lot 19 – Studio Arts

• Lot 20 – Old College

• Lot 53 – Pearson

Please use the Passport Parking Mobile Pay application to pay to park.  Payment is required upon arrival.

All daily parking permits, including Visitor permits, as well as payments made through campus parking kiosks or the Passport Mobile Pay application, are non-refundable. No reimbursements or credits will be issued once payment has been completed.

Parking Violations

Visitors who receive a citation for “H24 No Parking Permit or Payment” 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.