All vehicles parked on the Kingston Campus must have a valid parking pass.
Parking rules and regulations are enforced 24/7, year-round (including J-Term, summer, holidays, reading days, move-in/out days and finals). Valid permits are required and vehicles must be parked in their designated lots at all times.
Mid-Semester Permit Update:
2026 Resident Mid-Semester Parking permits will go on sale starting Friday, 3/13/26 at 9am for sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students. The cost is $135.
TAP will be offering mid-semester permits available for eligible sophomore, junior, senior and graduate resident students who would like to have a vehicle on campus after spring break and do not currently have a permit.
Once purchased, the permit will be valid from Sunday, March 22, 2026, through Thursday, May 31, 2026 ONLY.
This permit is valid for Plains Rd South #31 and Plains Rd #25 ONLY 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. If you park anywhere else on campus, you will be subject to receiving a ticket. All appeals will be denied.
If you already have a valid Academic Yr 25-26 or Spring 2026 permit for your vehicle, you do not need to purchase an additional permit.
Winter Parking Guidelines
The Winter Parking Guidelines are in effect from December to March. Please click here for more information.
Winterizing your vehicle
With winter weather here now, please take a moment to review tips on winterizing your vehicle. Please click here for more information.
URI FOOTBALL GAME DAY PARKING & RELOCATION GUIDELINES
Student parking lot closures for home football games. For additional relocation information, please click here.
Parking Permits
Visitor Parking Information
Parking Map
Download a map of the Kingston Campus parking areas (PDF).
Supporting Those Who Served: Veteran Parking Spaces
We are proud to announce a special initiative at TAP to support our Veterans and active military personnel. In honor of their service, we have installed 6 dedicated Veteran Parking spaces across four prime parking lots at the top of our Kingston Campus. These spaces are specifically designated to accommodate those who have served, ensuring convenient and accessible parking for our Veterans.
Where to Find the New Veteran Parking Spaces:
- Lot 1– Welcome Center: 2 spaces
- Lot 3– Tucker Lot: 1 space
- Lot 6– Fine Arts South: 2 spaces
- Lot 26– Keaney Lot: 1 space
Parking Requirements:
To park in these exclusive Veteran Parking spaces, first you must purchase a Commuter permit here. Then visit our office at 44 Lower College Rd, 1st floor, Kingston, RI for the Veteran permit. Please bring your registration, DD 214 and/or military ID.
We are excited to provide this new resource as a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices made by our Veterans and military personnel. Thank you for your service!
For more information or to obtain your Veteran permit, please don’t hesitate to contact us: 401-874-9281.
Reserved Parking
Reserved parking spaces provide university departments or administrative units with reserved parking for its use with proximate, convenient parking options. Reserved Parking spaces are assigned spaces that are reserved for specific individuals whose parking permit it is linked to.
If your department is interested in purchasing a department reserved parking space, please email TAP@uri.edu
The cost of a Reserved Space for FY26 is $550 per space.
Nursing Education Center
There is a limited amount of parking options available for students, faculty, and staff at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center. Learn more about parking at RINEC.
Event Parking
Events, camps and conferences are an integral part of the campus environment and need advance planning with the Transportation office. Parking may be limited to specific areas based on a number of factors. Learn more about event parking.
If you are coming to campus for a campus tour, please register here.
Temporary Parking Accommodations
Students requiring temporary parking accommodations due to an illness or injury should contact Disability, Access, and Inclusion for Students.
Contact Us
The Transportation and Parking office is located at:
44 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
tap@uri.edu
Phone: 401.874.9281
The University is not responsible for any loss or damage to a vehicle. For more information, please download the Parking & Traffic Rules and Regulations (Kingston Campus) here.