Commuter parking permit
Vehicles parked on campus without a current permit will be cited, so make sure your vehicle is registered and that any additional vehicles you park on campus are associated with your permit.
You are welcome to register multiple vehicles, but only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any time. Permits and vehicles need to be renewed once a year.
Residential parking permit
If you live in University housing, you may keep up to two vehicles at your residence and all personal vehicles require a permit.
Please contact The Service Point to have your residential parking lot added to your existing commuter permit or to obtain a residential-only permit if you participate in Revise Your Ride.
Faculty & staff parking FAQ
-
I have a permit, how do I add, update, or remove one or more of my vehicles?
-
If you already have a University parking permit and simply need to add/delete a vehicle from your record, you can log in to My Transportation and make changes to your account.
Once logged in to the portal:
- Scroll down to your active permit -- look for the blue square (alt text "Active Permit") on the left.
- You can view which vehicles are already attached to your permit by clicking on the vehicle icon (alt text "View Vehicles").
- To add a vehicle, click on the plus sign (alt text "Add") and input your vehicle information.
If you have any difficulty making updates online, please contact The Service Point. - Scroll down to your active permit -- look for the blue square (alt text "Active Permit") on the left.
-
My assigned parking lot is full, where can I park?
-
For the 2021-2022 academic year, if your assigned lot is:
- West of Washington Road: your overflow lot is Lot 20. If Lot 20 is full beginning August 30, please proceed to Harrison Street Lot and take TigerTransit to reach your destination.
- East of Washington Road: your overflow lot beginning August 30 if you park in North Garage, Lot 13, or Lot 10 is Lot 2. If Lot 2 is full, proceed to Harrison Street and take TigerTransit to reach your destination. Through August 29, faculty and staff with active permits may park in any unrestricted surface lot or garage.
Parking on campus this year is limited due to construction of the East Garage, a new 1,500+ space facility set to open in September 2022 that will add a net +200 parking spaces to the combined inventory of Lot 21 and all Ivy Lane parking. The new facility will be serviced by frequent, all-electric TigerTransit shuttles. During construction, some permit holders with office and classroom locations east of Washington Road will be assigned to Harrison Street Lot, which is serviced frequently by TigerTransit.
- West of Washington Road: your overflow lot is Lot 20. If Lot 20 is full beginning August 30, please proceed to Harrison Street Lot and take TigerTransit to reach your destination.
-
Do I still need a hangtag to park on campus?
-
No. All members of the University community (faculty, staff, graduate students, contractors, affiliates, etc.) who are eligible for a parking permit on Princeton's campus, will require a virtual parking permit.
Under the virtual parking system, your license plate is your permit. You must register any vehicle you wish to park on campus to your parking permit.
-
I just need to load/unload my car closer to my building, can I do this?
-
Safe, temporary parking on roadways or unassigned lots for loading/unloading purposes is allowed but may not exceed 15 minutes. While parked for loading/unloading, the vehicle must have flashers on. Parking for longer than 15 minutes, even with flashers on, will result in a citation.
Please contact The Service Point with questions or concerns. -
Do I always have to park in my assigned lot?
-
During peak academic work hours—6 AM to 5 PM weekdays—you must park in your permitted area only.
After 5 PM on weekdays and during weekends, all numbered and unrestricted lots on campus are available unless reserved for event parking. -
Can I leave my car overnight or for a few days on campus?
-
Faculty and staff permit holders may park their registered vehicle in their permitted lot for up to two consecutive days. After two consecutive days and without an extended permit issued by The Service Point, your vehicle is in violation and will be cited.
Your vehicle may not remain parked in any University parking lot if you have sublet your unit or are not paying rent on the unit.
-
I have a rental vehicle or am borrowing a family member/friend’s, what do I do?
-
Any vehicle that you bring to campus must be registered and associated with your virtual parking permit.
Please log in to My Transportation and use the rental car option when registering the vehicle, which will allow you to set an expiration date for any rented or borrowed vehicle. -
I live in University housing, how can I get parking for my guests?
-
Please contact The Service Point with the vehicle make, model, and license plate information including the issuing state and plate number to obtain a parking pass.
Get your permit
A valid virtual parking permit is required to park on campus. Visit the My Transportation hub to activate parking permits and update your vehicle(s).
Welcome to Princeton University! Please complete and submit the New Employee Vehicle Registration form in advance, to receive your virtual parking permit by your start date or orientation.
Please contact The Service Point if you have any questions.
In order to maintain safety for all and livable space for Princeton’s undergraduate residents, unauthorized vehicles are restricted from accessing Princeton’s historic core at all times.
If you require access via Elm Drive, authorization from Transportation and Parking Services is required at least two business days in advance. Faculty and staff, please have your department administrator or manager contact The Service Point.