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Parking Office
Fairfield University appreciates the cooperation and courtesy shown by students, employees, and visitors who observe established parking and traffic regulations. All persons operating a motor vehicle on campus roads should recognize that Fairfield University is a pedestrian community and that pedestrians do have the right of way.
Vehicle Registration must be done online. For more details, please see below under Vehicle Registration Information.
- All student, faculty and staff vehicles must be registered online at http://fairfield.nsolutions.com
- Parking Permits are non-transferable
- Vehicles that receive five violations for being unregistered will be towed/booted
- First-year and sophomore resident students are not authorized to have vehicles on campus (including weekends). Students who violate this policy will lose future privileges to register vehicles
- Through an agreement with the Town of Fairfield, students are not permitted to park their vehicles on streets surrounding the University
- Guests of residents must register with the Parking Office or Department of Public Safety 24/7
- Other inquiries can be made at parkinginquiries@fairfield.edu
Hours
Hours
A state vehicle registration document, proof of enrollment, and Fairfield University ID are required for temporary and guest registration.
September through May
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
June through August
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Hours may vary
Vehicle Registration Information
Vehicle Registration Information
All vehicles must be registered online. The direct link to the parking portal is https://fairfield.nsolutions.com.
Faculty, staff and students will need to upload or scan a photo of the state vehicle registration document and University ID to the portal. Once submitted, you will receive an approval email that will provide further instructions. American Express, Visa and Mastercard are all acceptable payments methods. When the permit process is complete you will receive an email stating permit ready. For pick up please bring your University ID to the Parking Office. The parking office is located on the ground floor of Loyola. Please adhere parking permit to the lower left-hand corner of the front windshield (driver’s side).
Please be prepared to upload and/or provide:
Undergraduate Students
- University ID
- State Vehicle Registration Document
- Fee: $100
*Please note: First-year and sophomore residential students are not permitted to have vehicles on campus.
Graduate Students
- University ID
- State Vehicle Registration Document
Part-time Students (11 Credits or Less)
- University ID
- State Vehicle Registration
- Proof of Class Registration with number of credits
Second Degree Nursing Students
- University Documentation with University ID #
- Proof of Class Registration
Faculty/Staff
- University ID
- State Vehicle Registration Document
- First vehicle is free
- Second vehicle is $100, additional vehicles $50-only second and additional permit requests taken at Parking Office
RecPlex
- RecPlex/University ID
- State Vehicle Registration Document
Temporary for Unregistered Students
Faculty, staff, and students must come to the Parking Office for temporary permits only. Long and short term passes are $10 per day for students who do not have a registered vehicle.
Leased Vehicle
When registering a leased vehicle please attach the State Vehicle Registration Document and a copy of the insurance card.
Where To Park
All University/Prep students and employees are reminded that through a commitment to the Town of Fairfield, no members of this community may park on neighboring streets. The University reserves the right to ticket as necessary.
Traffic & Parking Enforcement
The Department of Public Safety reminds all those driving on campus that the speed limit is 20 mph and that pedestrians have the right of way. Public Safety Officers utilize both hand-held and vehicle mounted radar units to enforce the speed limit.
Park Legally
- Vehicles that accumulate five or more violations for parking illegally will be subject to parking modifications(towed/booted)
- Additional violations will result in a surcharge and the vehicle will be towed/booted
- All towing expenses and fees are the responsibility of the owner
- Paying tickets does not remove them from the total count of violations. As a result, additional violations will result in subsequent tows/boots
- Parking on neighboring streets is prohibited
- Parking permits are non-transferable
- Parking permits are color coded to match lots
Payments and Appeals
- Parking violation fees are payable at the Bursar's office located in McAuliffe Hall - checks payable to Fairfield University
- Traffic Appeal forms are available outside the Parking Office and must be received within 10 days of ticket being issued. Failure to meet this requirement, will result in forfeiture of appeals privilege
- The decision of the Appeal Board is final - tickets may not be re-appealed