Trinity Parking for Students, Staff and Faculty
Students, staff, faculty, and visitors displaying a valid parking permit or visitor pass may park according to the following lot/area designations in clearly marked parking spaces only on Trinity’s campus.
Possession of a valid parking permit does not necessarily guarantee a parking space. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Adequate parking space is available; however, during peak traffic times, parking lots and spaces closest to the buildings fill up quickly.
- Permits and Registering Your Vehicle
- Accessing Campus
- Designated Parking Areas
- Disability Parking
- Parking Restrictions and Enforcement
- Overnight Parking
- Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Permits
- Multiple Vehicles
- General Information
- Ticket Payment and Appeals
- Contesting a Ticket
Permits and Registering Your Vehicle
As of September 15, 2026: Trinity has launched a new parking permit system. Emails will be sent to Resident students, Faculty/Staff, and then Commuter students beginning the week of September 21, 2026. Please check your email for updated information and the link to the permit application. We will also update this site with the link to the application.
- Once an application is received, it will be reviewed and approved or denied by DPS.
- If approved, a permit # will be issued, and a corresponding, color-coded Hang Tag will be issued.
- Parking permits will be distributed by DPS at the DPS Dispatch desk in Main Hall basement, At satellite and pop distribution points, through Campus Housing for Resident Students and Post Office delivery for Faculty and Staff
Accessing the Campus
You may access the campus via the Main Front Circle (Michigan Ave.) and Cuvilly Drive. In the interest of maintaining consistent levels of campus safety and security, DPS Officers at the campus access points have the option to deny access to students, faculty, and staff who fail to display (1) a valid parking permit, and (2) a valid University issued ID. University-issued IDs and parking permits that are not current are invalid. Failure to present your valid University-issued ID may delay your entry onto campus. Please help the DPS to serve you better by ensuring that you have both of the following, at all times, upon entering the campus:
- A valid University-issued ID
- A valid parking permit
Designated Parking Areas
Students, staff, faculty, and visitors displaying a valid parking permit (or visitor pass) may park according to the following lot/area designations in clearly marked parking spaces only.
Student Parking: Lot 1 (Cuvilly), Lot 5 (Kerby) and Lot 4 (Payden/Trinity Center)
Staff and Faculty Parking: Lot 2 (Cuvilly Drive), as well as Lot 1 and Lot 5. There are limited spaces also located behind the Payden Academic Center, just before Lot 3.
Faculty Only Parking: Lot 3 (Library). Restricted with Key Fob access.
Visitor Parking and Drop Off: Front Circle
Disability Parking
Parking spaces with the disability designation are for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying a valid disability permit/plate (i.e. placard, or license plate). Disability permits/plates are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (by jurisdiction). All vehicles displaying a valid disability parking placard/plate on University-owned or controlled property are also required to display a valid Trinity parking permit (or visitor’s pass). Disabled permits/plates do not authorize the user to park illegally.
Parking Restrictions and Enforcement
Parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, year-round, in accordance with parking and traffic control signage and asphalt/curb markings. DPS reserves the right to immediately tow vehicles from areas that pose a threat to public safety (i.e. fire lane, fire hydrant, roadways, traffic lane); this includes the right to restrict access or redirect traffic and/or parking without notice. Parking is not permitted in locations that obstruct traffic or block driveways, doorways, loading docks, manhole covers, building sprinkler connections, etc. Unauthorized vehicles parked in areas with barricades, traffic cones, or temporary signage restrictions (i.e.: construction or special events) are subject to a parking citation and may be towed at the owner’s or operator’s expense. The University retains the right to reserve parking in areas owned or leased by the University to support special activities. Return to top
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking is generally restricted to resident students and authorized guests. Exceptions must be authorized by the Director of the Public Safety and will only be granted on an occasional basis.
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Permits
Immediately report lost stolen or destroyed parking permits to DPS. Replacement permits will only be issued upon the completion of a DPS incident report, and a $15.00 replacement fee will apply (receipt of payment from Business Office required).
Multiple Vehicles
Your permit can be removed from your vehicle and placed in another vehicle. However, you must register that vehicle online as well. Note: vehicles displaying a permit that does not match the vehicle(s) registered with DPS may be subject to a citation, and the permit holder will be responsible for any associated fees. Without exception, permits cannot be shared with anyone other than the registered permit holder and may only be used for the vehicle(s) registered to the permit. Fraudulent use or misuse of a parking permit may result in loss of parking privileges on campus.
General Information
Parking permits issued by Trinity remain the property of the University and must be returned to DPS upon separation from the institution. Parking permits are valid through the printed expiration date. Parking permits and privileges are not transferable. Misuse of parking permits subjects the offender to possible revocation of parking privileges, judicial charges and/or criminal charges. Examples of misuse include but are not limited to: possession of a permit that has been reported lost or stolen; alteration of a permit, duplication of a permit, and unauthorized transfer of a permit. Speed limit campus-wide is 15 mph. Excessive speeds will not be tolerated, and violators may be subject to revocation of parking privileges, judicial charges and/or criminal charges.
Ticket Payment and Appeals
The Department of Public Safety grants a short grace period at the beginning of each semester to allow everyone the opportunity to obtain a current permit. A current permit should be obtained and displayed as soon as possible; however. Occasionally, warning tickets are given but are not obligatory prior to issuing a ticket. Issuance of a ticket during the grace period is dependent on the nature of the infraction. An individual may not park in a prohibited area at any time. For example; an individual may not park in a handicap space without a state issued disabilty permit. Tickets are payable by mail or in person within 14 days at: Business Office, Main Hall, Room 114 Trinity Washington 125 Michigan Ave, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017 (202)884-9524
If you wish to contest a ticket
Appeal forms are available at the Department of Public Safety (Main Hall B-8). Optionally, you may send a typed letter to the Department of Public Safety Director with the following: 1. A copy of the ticket (retain the original for your records) 2. Your name and address 3. State the reasons why your appeal should be granted. All appeals must be received within 14 calendar days from the date of the ticket. Appeals after the 14-day grace period will not be considered. Appeals will be reviewed by the Director of Public Safety and forwarded to the appropriate department with the Director’s recommendation regarding the ticket. Student tickets will be forwarded to the Dean of Student Services, staff tickets will be forwarded to the Director of Human Resources, and faculty tickets will be forwarded to the Provost. You will be notified by the Department of Public Safety when a decision has been reached regarding your appeal.