Parking Regulations
See our full parking regulations for resident and commuter students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Student Parking
First-year resident students are not permitted to have vehicles, motor scooters or other motor-driven cycles on campus or within the city of Newport, except for electric motorized bicycles that may be propelled by human power or electric motor power, or both. Violations will result in ticketing and towing. Students must complete two semesters at any institution of higher education before a vehicle is authorized.
First-year Resident Student Violations
- First violation: $250 fine and loss of sophomore privilege for 60 days.
- Second violation: $250 fine, tow and loss of sophomore privilege for the first semester.
- Three or more violations: $250 fine, tow, loss of privilege for the entire sophomore year and referral to the dean of students for student conduct review.
One Car/One Space Policy
All resident students must register their vehicles and are assigned parking on campus.
Vehicles may not be used for on-campus transportation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This includes all campus parking lots (other than the one assigned) and city streets adjacent to the University.
Only the Office of Public Safety may authorize an exception to this policy. If an exception is granted, the student is responsible for getting the name and badge number of the officer granting permission.
Restricted Parking
The city of Newport restricts parking on these streets between midnight and 6 a.m.:
- Lawrence Avenue (between Webster and Leroy)
- Narragansett Avenue
- Victoria Avenue
- Ward Avenue
- Webster Street
- Wetmore Avenue
Cars parked at these locations are subject to violations issued by the Office of Public Safety in addition to parking tickets issued by the Newport police.
Appeals
While we strive to fairly and consistently enforce parking regulations, tickets are occasionally issued in error. When this happens, this process offers an opportunity to appeal the violation.
Appeals must be filed online within seven days of the violation by completing the parking violation appeal form, which must be signed and submitted with a hearing date request. The hearing date will be confirmed via email. Before completing the appeals form, please read the list of invalid appeals below.
Failure to appear for a scheduled hearing will result in the violation being upheld. You may cancel or reschedule a hearing up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled time/date by emailing Rosemarie Bottari. You will be notified of the results via email 3-5 business days after the hearing.
Invalid appeals:
- I didn't see the sign.
- I was late.
- I couldn’t find another parking space.
- There was no sign that said I couldn't park there.
- I only parked there for a few minutes. I had my flashers on.
- I was loading or unloading my car.
- I've always parked there and never got a ticket before.
- Other cars parked there and didn't get a ticket.
- I don't agree with policy or regulation.
- I wasn't aware of the policy or parking regulations.
- My car was registered last year, but I didn't register this year.
- I registered my car this year but didn't have time to pick up my sticker.
- I have my parking sticker but haven't put it on my car yet.
- This is my first ticket and I deserve a warning.
Faculty and Staff Parking
All faculty and staff must register their vehicles and are assigned on-campus parking during the onboarding process.
Visitor Parking
Our interactive campus map contains detailed parking information marked by constituent groups. For general campus visitors, public street parking is located on Ochre Point Avenue and on Webster Street next to Ochre Court. Prospective students and their families are invited to park in the front lot of Ochre Court.