Visitor parking information Monday through Friday, 7 am to 4 pm Visitors coming to the University on weekdays from 7 AM to 4 PM are welcome to park in Stadium Drive Garage. Frequent TigerTransit service is available from the garage to stops on Washington Road, Nassau Street, and University Place. Click for more information on TigerTransit routes and schedules. Visitors using the garage are asked to register for a daily parking permit. Registration can be done online in advance or at the garage during arrival. After 4 pm and on weekends After 4 PM on weekdays and all day on the weekend, University visitors may park in any numbered and non-restricted parking lots, including the Theater Drive Garage, Prospect Ave Garage, and Stadium Drive Garage. Please see the Princeton University Visitor Parking Map for lot locations and access. University admissions tours Visitors participating in admissions tours starting at the Admissions Information Center located at 36 University Place (adjacent to the University store) should follow parking instructions provided during the registration process. Register for daily parking Visitors parking in Stadium Drive Garage on weekdays before 4 pm need to register for a daily parking permit. The process takes less than 2 minutes. Get permit Elm Drive access In order to maintain safety for all and livable space for Princeton’s undergraduate residents, Elm Drive is closed to all unauthorized vehicles outside of the University’s yearly Move In and Move Out activities. Visitors may take TigerTransit to many campus locations. For mobility needs, please see the transit and parking options on the Campus Accessibility page. Visitor parking FAQs Am I considered a visitor? Parking in Princeton University facilities between 7 am and 4 pm on weekdays requires either an annual or daily parking permit. Please register for a daily permit when visiting Campus Rec with a gym membership, attending weekday events, using other public University facilities, or simply visiting to enjoy the campus. Spouses or family members of a University employee/student should register for a daily permit. If you are attending a campus admissions tour, other campus event, or otherwise invited to campus by a University department, please check with your University host as additional parking options may be available. If you are an enrolled student, faculty or staff, contracted service provider or project contractor, please click to find more information regarding your parking options. How do I register for my daily visitor permit? Do you visit campus regularly? Create a visitor account in the University's parking portal and save your vehicle information. When visiting campus, log into the parking portal and select "Daily Visitor Permit" from the menu for faster daily registration. Online in advance (recommended) Click to open the online parking permit portal. Select the date and time of your time on campus. The system defaults to the current date. Enter your email address and vehicle information - issuing state and license plate number. Click "Add". Click "Register". A confirmation will be emailed to you. When arriving at the garage, the gate will open automatically. At Stadium Drive Garage When arriving at the garage, pull a ticket to open the gates. Scan the QR code with your smart phone and follow the steps: Select the date and time of your time on campus. The system defaults to the current date. Enter your email address and vehicle information - issuing state and license plate number. Click "Add". Click "Register". A confirmation will be emailed to you. If you do not have access to a smart phone, please call The Service Point at 609.258.8300. How do I get to Stadium Drive Garage? When navigating to campus: Enter Stadium Drive Garage, Princeton, NJ. Follow signs to Stadium Drive Garage to park and either walk to your destination or catch TigerTransit, which operates frequently from the transit hub outside the garage. Can I park on campus overnight? Overnight visitor parking without a permit is prohibited in all University lots. If you are a guest of a campus resident, they may arrange for residential guest parking for you. Faculty and staff Graduate students Undergraduate students Local Movement, Global Impact The University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for all campus emissions by 2046 as well as support sustainable action at all scales, from personal to global. In New Jersey, more than 40% of greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, with significant climate and human health implications, particularly for overburdened communities. Through Revise Your Ride and the Campus Mobility Framework, the University looks to double the percentage of alternative commuters and expand the use of campus as an incubator for lifelong sustainable transportation habits. Check on our progress
