Here are your options for driving or taking mass transit to Rutgers University–Newark.
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Need Help Getting Around Campus?
Track your RU bus location using TransLoc
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There are several ways to get access to the real-time information while on the go:
- Apps for Apple and Android devices
- Mobile Web for mobile or less capable devices
- SMS Text Messaging for all phones
Mass Transportation
We encourage the use of mass transit, especially since Rutgers University–Newark is only a few blocks from Newark Penn Station. You can also commute to campus via bus and light rail.
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Train Schedule | Bus Schedule | Light Rail Schedule | Transit Alerts | Mobile App |
Parking E-Permit
Students can register their vehicle under the Parking E-Permit System. Parking permissions are tracked based on license plates.
The student parking rates have been established for Fall 2020. To learn more, please visit the Department of Transportation Services website.
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Parking Citations
You may receive citations for parking in non-approved locations. The new virtual parking pass system is paperless; communications about parking violations will now be sent via email.
Student Commuter Reward Program
Any currently enrolled Rutgers University-Newark (excluding Newark RBHS) or Rutgers University-Camden student using mass transit through NJT, SEPTA, PATCO, and PATH, for transportation to/from class.
Still have questions about the new parking e-permit system?
You will not be receiving a hang tag or sticker. Vehicles are identified by license plate number.
Yes, you can add multiple vehicles to your permission. However, only one vehicle can be on campus at a time.
Yes; please register all vehicles as soon as you purchase them. Once the permanent plates are received, revisit the portal and enter your new plates. Make sure your license plate is entered correctly; one letter or number off will result in e-citations.
No. Reserved spaces are designated for specific individuals within the university.
You may log-on to your parking portal and appeal the e-citation. Please give time for a response. You will be notified of decision via email.
- You must go to the portal and register the license plate with the university before parking the rental vehicle in any of the lots.
- It is important to register your license plate correctly; one letter or number off will result in e-citations.
- Yes. Any vehicle parking on university property must purchase permission to park.
- Night only permission is available for students on some campuses.
No, we do not bill financial aid for your parking.
No, we are not able to add any parking fees to your term bill.
- No. Only students who live in a Rutgers residence building are allowed to purchase a resident parking permission.
- Please visit your city’s Parking Authority to find options for street parking near your off-campus home.
Holds are automatically removed within 48 business hours of the payment.
- Students can purchase limited number of parking permissions for $5.00 (plus tax) a day for a maximum of 5 consecutive days.
- You cannot exceed more than 3 permissions a semester.
Key Contacts
Bus Info 848.932.7817
Fax Line 973.353.5873
Rutgers Newark office 973.353.1839
RBHS Newark office 973.972.5489
Rutgers New Brunswick office 848.932.7744
General email: info_dots@ipo.rutgers.edu
Event email: event_parking@ipo.rutgers.edu