Storrs Campus

Area 1 – Parking Locations

Area 1 parking capacity is located within the central or “academic core” district of the Storrs campus. When available, Area 1 permits may be purchased on a sheltered, pretax basis by those eligible for payroll deductions. Area 1 permit applications are, however, no longer being accepted due to the length of the pre-existing waitlist and the diminished Area 1 parking inventory. The number of Area 1 parking spaces are expected to further decrease as new buildings and infrastructure replace central campus parking facilities. For this reason, our current Area 1 permit holders are encouraged to consider converting to Area 2 or Garage parking permit types.

In response to the construction impacts associated with the Fine Arts Production Facility, the permit permissions to park on the 6 Gilbert Road Lot will change from Area 2 to Area 1.  Additionally, an Area 1 (Fine Arts) permit was introduced at the start of the 2017/18 permit year which is valid on the Fine Arts Lot (also known as Lot R) and also in locations designated for Area 2, and Area 3 permit use.  Area 1 permits will NOT be authorized to park on Lot R.

Area 1 parking permits authorize parking in the following locations:

  • Storrs Campus: in locations posted for use by those with Area 1, Area 2, Area 3 and “Any Paid” permits.
  • Regional Campuses: in Area 2 permit parking spaces.
  • Health Center campus: in Area 3 permit parking spaces.
  • When parking at the Downtown Hartford Campus, 100% validation will be applied when parked at the Convention Center Garage (details).

Area 1 parking permits do NOT authorize the use of…

  • either parking garage on the Storrs Campus or the Scovill Municipal Garage in Waterbury.
  • student permit-parking locations during the academic year; use of student parking areas during the summer semester is typically authorized on the Storrs campus due to the reduced demand.
  • Reserved and restricted spaces, time-limited, metered, pay by phone spaces, or Load Zones unless specifically authorized by posted signage.
  • Area 1 parking spaces on the Health Center campus; these spaces are administered by the Parking & Transportation staff in Farmington and are Reserved for the purposes they specifically authorize.

Area 2 – Parking Locations

All Regional and the majority of Storrs campus employees purchase Area 2 permits.

Area 2 permits are moderately priced and provide the broadest selection of parking opportunities on both the Storrs and Regional campuses.

Area 2 permit prices are determined by using a sliding salary scale and may be purchased on a sheltered, pretax basis by those eligible for payroll deductions.

Area 2 parking permits authorize parking in the following locations:

  • Area 2 parking spaces on all University campuses.
  • Area 2 parking permits also authorize parking in Area 3 lots and posted “Any Paid” permit parking areas, including those on the Health Center campus.
  • When parking at the Downtown Hartford Campus, 100% validation will be applied at the Convention Center Garage (details).

Area 2 parking permits do NOT authorize:

  • The use of either parking garage on the Storrs Campus or the Scovill Municipal Garage in Waterbury.
  • Any area 1 or reserved spaces.
  • Parking in student permit parking locations during the academic year; use of student parking areas during the summer semester is typically authorized on the Storrs campus due to the decreased demand.
  • The use of reserved and restricted spaces, time-limited, metered or pay by phone spaces, or Load Zones unless specifically authorized by posted signage.

Area 3 – Parking Locations

LIMITED Area 3 permit parking spaces are available on the Storrs campus.

Area 3 permit-parking spaces are only available on the Storrs and Health Center campuses.

Area 3 permit parking is available at no-charge and is only offered to regular payroll employees.

Area 3 parking permit authorize parking in the following locations:

  • Area 3 parking permit authorize parking ONLY in within posted Area 3 parking locations.
  • Those considering Area 3 parking should carefully reference our permit parking map and confirm that Area 3 parking is available within reasonably close proximity to your office or workplace.
  • Area 3 parking is also available on Health Campus in Farmington.
  • When parking at the Downtown Hartford Campus, 50% validation will be applied when parked at the Convention Center Garage (details).

Area 3 parking permits do NOT authorize:

  • The use of either parking garage on the Storrs Campus or the Scovill Municipal Garage in Waterbury
  • Any area 1 or reserved spaces
  • Area 2 spaces
  • Parking in student permit parking locations
  • The use of reserved and restricted spaces, time-limited, metered or pay by phone spaces, or Load Zones unless specifically authorized by posted signage

Storrs Garage Permits – Parking Locations

Garage permits authorize parking in the following locations:

  • North Garage only, if assigned by Parking Services
  • South Garage only, if assigned by Parking Services
  • Area 2 parking spaces on all University campuses
  • Area 2 parking permits also authorize parking in Area 3 lots and posted “Any Paid” permit parking areas, including those on the Health Center campus
  • Garage permit holders who are visiting the Stamford campus are able to park at the 900 Washington Blvd. Garage
  • When parking at the Downtown Hartford Campus, 100% validation will be applied at the Convention Center Garage (details)