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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💻 Virtual Front Office using Zoom (Live assistance during business hours)
We’re here to help — contact us with any questions or concerns!
New Resident Student Permit
NEW RESIDENT PERMIT FOR 2026 – 2027 Parking Services is introducing a new Resident Student Permit for the upcoming permit year. This new permit is designed to provide greater flexibility for students living on campus. Instead of being assigned to one specific resident…
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 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….
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…
Parking Services Self Service Tips
Use these handy tips to update your vehicles, join a waitlist, and more — all on your own.
How to Add or Delete a Vehicle
How to Add or Remove from a Waitlist
How to Purchase a Permit – Staff / Faculty or Student
How to Purchase a Permit – Guests and Non-Affiliated Contractors and Vendors
How to Change Password – Guest Only
