Off-Campus University Housing Parking Information
This page contains information pertaining only to those students residing in these off-campus university housing locations:
- Park View
- The Atwood
- Forest Hills Apartments
- Savin Court
- Main Street Apartments
If you are looking for parking information for residents of any other University housing, click here.
Permits Required
All persons who will be parking a motor vehicle on property owned or controlled by the University of New Haven, or who are in local University-sponsored housing, are required to display a valid University of New Haven parking permit on their vehicle. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid parking permit will be ticketed and may be towed. Registering for a permit online is not sufficient to satisfy the permitting requirement.
The parking program is in effect on weekdays, and all permit holders must park in their designated lots Monday through Friday.
Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country may park in any marked handicapped space on campus.
What Do I Do If I Have Questions or Concerns?
Before registering for your University parking permit, we urge you to read the rules and regulations associated with the new program. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please email Julie Carbonella, Director of Operations, Department of Public Safety, at parking@newhaven.edu.
What Type of Parking Permit Do The Atwood and Park View Residents Receive?
- Students who reside at The Atwood all receive a Brown permit and Park View residents will receive a white permit.
Where can The Atwood and Park View Residents Park?
- Resident Students with the brown or white permit can park at The Atwood (lot P49), and any green commuter lot on campus.
- Parking is prohibited in the lot behind Park View (North side of building).
What Type of Parking Permit Do Forest Hills Residents Receive?
- Students who reside at the Forest Hills Apartments may purchase an orange permit that reads “Forest Hills”. Parking spaces and permit quantities are limited and will be granted by class standing.
Where can Forest Hills Residents Park?
- Resident Students with the orange Forest Hills permit will be restricted to parking in the Forest Hills parking lot (P30), and cannot bring their vehicle to campus before 7:30 p.m. on weeknights.
What Happens if I Do Not Receive a Forest Hills Permit?
- Forest Hills residents who are not assigned a parking space at Forest Hills may apply for a yellow permit and will be restricted to the North Campus parking lot (P25).
What Type of Parking Permit Do Savin Court and Main Street Apartments Residents Receive?
- Students living at Savin Court or Main Street Apartments will receive a black Savin permit or pink Main St permit to park in the Savin Court and Main Street Apartments lots at no cost, but are prohibited from bringing their vehicles to the main campus before 7:30 p.m. on weeknights.
- Savin Court and Main Street Apartments residents may purchase an upgraded permit to park in the Hoffman Street (P45) or Railroad Salvage (P51) lots only.
Where Can Off-Campus Resident Students Park?
Parking on University of New Haven campuses is restricted by permit type.
- Click here to view the Resident Parking map.
- Click here to view the Full Parking map (including all permit types).
- Resident Students with the Atwood or Park View permit can park at The Atwood (lot P49), and any green commuter lot on campus. (See commuter parking page for locations and map.)
- Resident Students with the Forest Hills (“FH”) permit can park in the Forest Hills parking lot (P30) only, and cannot bring their vehicle to campus before 7:30 p.m. on weeknights.
- Resident Students with the Savin Court or Main Street permit can park in the Savin Court and Main Street Apartments lots only.
- Resident students who purchase an upgraded Savin or Main permit can park only in the Hoffman Street (P45) or Railroad Salvage lots (P51).
Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country may park in any marked handicapped space on campus.
Any member of the University of New Haven community is STRICTLY PROHIBITED from parking on city streets. Additionally, there is no parking in the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) parking lot.
Students, faculty, and staff can make use of a number of transportation services offered by the University. Options are provided to help students quickly travel between campus buildings or residence halls, University-sponsored parking lots, and local railroad and bus stations.
How Do I Register for a Parking Permit?
- Those eligible for a parking permit must apply online. Please choose the appropriate option from our main parking page to access the online parking system.
- All permits must be self-printed directly from the online parking system. Permits will not be distributed this year.
- ChargerGo Bus Passes will be mailed to the address provided at the time of registgration/purchase.
Where Can I Find the Full Rules and Regulations for the University Parking Program?
By applying for a University of New Haven parking permit, you are agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and parking of any motor vehicle under your control.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are just some of the most frequently asked questions. Click the button above to read the full rules and regulations.
How Should I Display My Parking Permit?
Permits must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle in the lower corner on the passenger side. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid parking permit will be ticketed and may be towed.
What Happens if My Permit is Lost or Stolen?
Lost or stolen permits must be reported to the University Police Department.
What if I Have an Outstanding or Unpaid Parking Ticket?
Students who have outstanding unpaid parking violations may have a hold placed on their student account. Faculty and staff members who have outstanding unpaid parking violations will not be able to obtain a parking permit and will be prohibited from parking on University property until outstanding parking fees have been paid. Vehicles on campus with outstanding parking fees and without a valid parking permit are subject to towing.
Can I Just Park on the Street?
All faculty, staff, and students are prohibited from parking on city streets in the neighborhoods adjacent to campus. Vehicles parked illegally are subject to ticketing and towing by the City of West Haven. This includes off-campus resident students residing at Savin Court, Main Street Apartments, and Forest Hills. There is also no parking in the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) lots.
Do the Parking Rules Change During Inclement Weather or other Emergencies?
The University reserves the right to modify parking rules during inclement weather or emergencies when vehicles may have to be moved. Non-resident parking is prohibited during snow emergencies or impending snow emergencies, and operators of all vehicles parked on campus must move their vehicles, as directed.
A vehicle impeding snow removal or any emergency response may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Parking for Persons with Disabilities
Connecticut state law (Sec. 14-253a) restricts parking in designated handicapped parking spaces to vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country. The use of a handicapped parking permit is only valid and legal when the person with the disability is the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. Any misuse of this privilege will result in ticketing, and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense. These vehicles must also display a University of New Haven parking permit if the owner/operator is a student or employee of the University. Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit can park in any marked handicapped space on campus.