Although it is not necessary to bring a car to DePauw University, all students are permitted to register a vehicle and park it on campus. 

There are two ways to register a vehicle. To register online, students can use the “Parking Registration Request” form that can be found on their DePauw e-Services account. Public Safety will send an e-mail when the parking pass is ready. The pass can be retrieved from the Office of Public Safety located in the lower level at 101 East Seminary St. To register in person, students should visit the Office of Public Safety with their student I.Ds and vehicle information: license plate number and vehicle make, model and color. 

A parking permit costs $40 and will be charged to the student’s account. First-year students may only park in the five parking lots designated as “First-Year Parking.” Upperclass students living in University housing may park in any areas labeled “R.” All other upperclass students, such as those living in greek houses may park in any areas labeled “U” or “Student Parking.” All students keeping a vehicle on campus must register their car, even if it is parked on greek property. 

Students may park in faculty parking lots and along certain streets only between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and any time during weekends.