Parking Office - Public Safety - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth Parking Decals

All vehicles on campus must have a valid parking decal for the first day of classes, September 2, 2008. Parking enforcement will begin on that day.

If you've purchased your parking decal online before August 15, 2008, it will be mailed to you soon.

After August 15: All students must use the online form, whether paying by credit card (Visa and Mastercard) or by cash/check. You will pick up your decal at Parking Services, located on the ground floor of the Campus Center and accessed via the exterior of the building. See hours of operation

Decal Types and Charges

Resident student: $150
Commuter student: $100
Evening student (after 3:30pm): $50
Students with qualifying disabilities, who are eligible for state-issued disability placards: No charge and no need to apply for a university parking decal as long as you have your state-issued disability placard. (For temporary disabilities, please contact Parking Services.)
Faculty and staff: No charge, but you must still complete the decal form.
See more information for faculty and staff

Decal Form

Use your email username and password to log in. You'll need your driver's license and vehicle registration to complete the form. Payments may be made using VISA and MasterCard on our secure web site. You will receive an email confirmation after your decal purchase.

Note: You will need to have JavaScript enabled on your computer's web browser to be able to view the electronic-payment portion of the form. Instructions for enabling JavaScript

New students: You must activate your UMass Dartmouth email account before you can log in to the decal form.

Go to the parking decal form:

Information for parking decal payment without a credit card will be available after August 15. Please contact the Parking Office if you have questions.

Online credit card payments

Paying online will guarantee a quicker process for picking up your decal.

Access the online form
Print the Transaction Receipt Page and bring it to Parking Services. You will need your UMass Pass as ID.

Other forms of payment (cash/check)

Students may pay at Parking Services.

Access the online form
Do not select “Pay for Decal.” Instead, print the Decal Confirmation Page. You will need this document to purchase your decal at Parking Services. Be sure to bring your UMass Pass (as ID) and your method of payment.

Questions?

I have a motorcycle. What should I do?

Please contact Parking Services for details.

I'm taking both day and evening classes. Do I need two decals?

If you've already purchased a Resident or Commuter decal, you will not need an additional decal for evening classes.

What happens if I change my student status after purchasing a parking decal?

If you change your status from Commuter to Resident (or vice versa), please contact Parking Services.

I'm having trouble logging in to the decal form. What should I do?

If you are a new student, have you activated your email account? Activate your UMass Dartmouth email account
If you are a student and have an email account, please contact the IT Help Desk at 508-999-8884 (x8884) or by email
If you are a faculty or staff member, please contact the IT Service Center at 508-999-8790 (x8790) or by email

Definitions and Additional Info

Resident: A student living in university-owned housing
Residential parking decals will be allocated based on the residential address of the student and will be one of three colors.
Commuter: A student not living on campus
Commuter parking decals will be a different color and will allow students to park in all designated commuter lots (all lots except for residential lots).
Evening student: A graduate or Professional & Continuing Education student attending classes after 3:30pm

Hours of Operation

Parking Services will be open:

August 27 – August 29: 10am - 4pm
August 31: 10am - 4pm
September 1: 10am - 4pm
September 2 – 5: 9am-7pm
Beginning Sept. 8: 9am – 4pm (M-F)

Contact Us

Contact Parking Services via email or at 508-999-8121. Parking Services is located on the ground floor of the Campus Center and accessed via the exterior of the building