Bloomfield Campus Parking

Find detailed parking information for the newly integrated Bloomfield College of Montclair State University right here, including maps, permit options, and regulations to ensure a seamless and stress-free visit.

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Parking On Campus

Undergraduate Resident students with 29 credits or less are not eligible for parking permits on campus. Any student with an extenuating circumstance may request a parking exception to acquire a permit that their status would normally not allow them to obtain. To request an exception, complete the request form

Please note that work purposes are not a valid exception request.

Resident students with 30 credits or more are permitted to park on campus. All students parking on Montclair State University’s campus as well as Bloomfield Campus must be registered to a valid resident permit.

Currently, there are no EV charging stations available at Bloomfield Campus.

Resident Parking Information

Resident Parking Permit Options Available

Below is a list of the following permit options and pricing for Resident Students. To find out more information on when and where you can park with the following permits, please see below. 

CreditsPermit OptionsPrice
0-29NONE (See Parking Exception Form)$350.00 no tax
30-89+Resident Student Parking Permit$350.00 no tax
30-89+Resident Fall Semester 9/1 to 12/31$180.00 no tax

FAQ Guide for Residents

Getting Started

Everything a new or current resident needs to know.

Yes. Everyone who parks on campus needs to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit.

You can register your vehicle and get your permit online.

All permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hangtags or decals!). So, make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Credits Needed / Permit Type / Price:

(30-89+ credits) Resident Student Parking Permit: $350.00 no tax

(30-89+ credits) Resident Fall Semester 9/1 to 12/31: $180.00 no tax

See more permit options in the Parking Regulations.

Residents with less than 30 credits are not eligible to register or park a vehicle on campus due to limited parking capacity.

Resident students with 30 credits or more are permitted to park on campus. All students parking on Bloomfield College or Montclair State University campuses must be registered to a valid resident permit.

All Montclair State University permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hang tags or decals). Make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Residents can purchase a permit through our online Portal. Permits become available for sale on August 1st.

You can have multiple vehicles listed on your permit but only one vehicle can park on campus at a time. 

You can add a vehicle on your account by going to the Parking Services Website, selecting account info, selecting “Manage account”, login, then select “Vehicles” at the top. Add vehicles as needed.

Visit our Manage Parking Account page to make any updates or changes.

Parking on Campus

Where to park and what options are available.

Can park in Surface Lots 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

The designated lots can be viewed on Bloomfield Parking Map.

See location and time restrictions on the Parking Regulations tab.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

Winter Permits: $25.00 plus tax.

  • Valid December 1 – January 19
  • Allows Parking in the Commuter Surface Lots# 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

Summer Permits: $25.00 plus tax.

  • Valid May 1 – August 31
  • Allows Parking in the Commuter Surface Lots# 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

Service Vehicle Permits : (Virtual)

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Allows the user to park in an SV space for a maximum of 90 minutes. Additional time may be requested by calling the Parking Office on a per-use basis.
  • All University-owned vehicles are required to park in Service Vehicle Spaces. If one’s personal vehicle is believed to be needed as a service vehicle on campus, the Director, Dean, etc. of that department must verify that need. Departmental vehicles can also be assigned a Service Vehicle permit.

Alumni Permits:

  • Allows parking in any Commuter Lots 1, 3 & 5 between 6:00 am-3:30 am Monday-Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Alumni ID is required to obtain this permit.
  • Must not be registered for any class in the current semester.
  • Permit is valid until the end of the current semester.

Emeritus Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Faculty members who have attained the rank of emeritus are eligible for the same parking privileges as full-time faculty and staff.
  • The faculty member needs to present a copy of the status award letter to Parking Services to have their parking account updated.

Reserved Parking Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Provide access to reserved spaces for specific University needs and are issued to departments or University Administrators as approved by the Director’s Office of Parking Services. Reserved Parking Permits are priced at a premium and are to be renewed annually.

Board of Trustees Permits:

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Provides access to General Commuter Surface lots, Faculty/Staff Restricted lots, Service Vehicle lots.
  • This permit does not allow access to reserved spaces designated to campus partners or Loading/Unloading designated spaces for more than 15 minutes.
  • Service Vehicle spaces are also available, limited to 90 minutes.

Anyone that has been issued a state-issued hang tag or license plate through their local municipality/township may park in any accessible parking space in any lot or deck on campus. 

A parking permit or payment using PaybyPhone® is required along with the accessible hang tag/plate. 

MSU Parking Services does not issue accessible parking permits.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

If you are arriving on campus between 10 am and 1 pm Monday - Friday, the fastest option for getting to class is to park and ride our free shuttle to the core of campus. 

Tickets & Violations

Everything related to citations and enforcement.

Tickets (citations) must be paid or appealed online through our Portal. 

Appeals must be made within twenty-one (21) days of the date the ticket is issued. 

Get more information in the Parking Terms and Conditions.

Parking Services enforces parking regulations all year round to maintain order and to safeguard permit holders’ parking privileges. The department uses citations and fines to communicate and correct behaviors for the benefit of permit holders.

Purchasing a parking permit and adhering to the regulations is the best way to avoid receiving a citation. 

When utilizing PaybyPhone®, make sure all information is entered accurately before walking away from your vehicle.

Anyone who has incurred $150 in parking fines is considered a scofflaw and may be booted and towed after 24 hours.

Parking Services utilize a flexible approach; all first-time appealed citations are reduced to a warning as a learning opportunity for both Parking Services and the customer with the citation. 

Parking Services also understands that people make a mistake occasionally, and therefore, over 80% of first-time citations in an academic year either are reduced to a warning or the fine reduced significantly.

Parking fines and fees are collected and deposited to the University General Fund. The general fund is maintained for construction activities and other operations, which include a share of utilities, landscaping, cleaning, signage, maintenance, and repair expenses.


In addition to operating costs, parking expenses include debt service for the parking structures and construction/equipment reserve. These reserve contributions fund future projects and required equipment purchases. Routine maintenance and periodic large-scale overhaul projects such as paving are required to keep our facilities safe and functioning properly.

Services & Support

Parking-related assistance and general questions.

We strongly recommend that you read the Parking Regulations.

Parking Services is happy to assist you with a battery jump. 

Simply call the office at 973-655-7580 and provide your specific location so Parking Staff can find you.

We are open during the following hours:

Monday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-3 p.m.

Assistance is available 24/7 by calling 973-655-7580, unless the University is closed.

Commuter Parking Information

Commuter Parking Permit Options Available

Below is a list of the following permit options and pricing for Resident Students. To find out more information on when and where you can park with the following permits, please see below.

General Commuter Permit$260.00 (Plus tax)
Semester General Commuter Permit (Fall or Spring)$135.00 (Plus tax)
Evening Commuter Permit$125.00 (Plus tax)
Semester Evening Commuter Permit (Fall or Spring)$65.00 (Plus tax)

FAQ Guide for Commuters

Getting Started

Everything a new or current commuter needs to know.

Yes. Everyone who parks on campus needs to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit.

All commuter students parking on Bloomfield College’s campus must be registered to a valid commuter permit or pay by hour using Paybyphone App.

You can register your vehicle and get your permit online.

All permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hangtags or decals!). So, make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Permit Type / Price:

General Commuter Permit: $260.00 (Plus tax)

Semester General Commuter Permit (Fall or Spring): $135.00 (Plus tax)

Evening Commuter Permit: $125.00 (Plus tax)

Semester Evening Commuter Permit (Fall or Spring): $65.00 (Plus tax)

See more permit options in the Parking Regulations.

Residents with less than 30 credits are not eligible to register or park a vehicle on campus due to limited parking capacity.

Resident students with 30 credits or more are permitted to park on campus. All students parking on Bloomfield College or Montclair State University campuses must be registered to a valid resident permit.

All Montclair State University permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hang tags or decals). Make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Residents can purchase a permit through our online Portal. Permits become available for sale on August 1st.

You can have multiple vehicles listed on your permit but only one vehicle can park on campus at a time. 

You can add a vehicle on your account by going to the Parking Services Website, selecting account info, selecting “Manage account”, login, then select “Vehicles” at the top. Add vehicles as needed.

Visit our Manage Parking Account page to make any updates or changes.

Parking on Campus

Where to park and what options are available.

Can park in Surface Lots 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

The designated lots can be viewed on Bloomfield Parking Map.

See location and time restrictions on the Parking Regulations tab.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

Winter Permits: $25.00 plus tax.

  • Valid December 1 – January 19
  • Allows Parking in the Commuter Surface Lots# 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

Summer Permits: $25.00 plus tax.

  • Valid May 1 – August 31
  • Allows Parking in the Commuter Surface Lots# 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

Service Vehicle Permits : (Virtual)

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Allows the user to park in an SV space for a maximum of 90 minutes. Additional time may be requested by calling the Parking Office on a per-use basis.
  • All University-owned vehicles are required to park in Service Vehicle Spaces. If one’s personal vehicle is believed to be needed as a service vehicle on campus, the Director, Dean, etc. of that department must verify that need. Departmental vehicles can also be assigned a Service Vehicle permit.

Alumni Permits:

  • Allows parking in any Commuter Lots 1, 3 & 5 between 6:00 am-3:30 am Monday-Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Alumni ID is required to obtain this permit.
  • Must not be registered for any class in the current semester.
  • Permit is valid until the end of the current semester.

Emeritus Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Faculty members who have attained the rank of emeritus are eligible for the same parking privileges as full-time faculty and staff.
  • The faculty member needs to present a copy of the status award letter to Parking Services to have their parking account updated.

Reserved Parking Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Provide access to reserved spaces for specific University needs and are issued to departments or University Administrators as approved by the Director’s Office of Parking Services. Reserved Parking Permits are priced at a premium and are to be renewed annually.

Board of Trustees Permits:

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Provides access to General Commuter Surface lots, Faculty/Staff Restricted lots, Service Vehicle lots.
  • This permit does not allow access to reserved spaces designated to campus partners or Loading/Unloading designated spaces for more than 15 minutes.
  • Service Vehicle spaces are also available, limited to 90 minutes.

Anyone that has been issued a state-issued hang tag or license plate through their local municipality/township may park in any accessible parking space in any lot or deck on campus. 

A parking permit or payment using PaybyPhone® is required along with the accessible hang tag/plate. 

MSU Parking Services does not issue accessible parking permits.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

If you are arriving on campus between 10 am and 1 pm Monday - Friday, the fastest option for getting to class is to park and ride our free shuttle to the core of campus. 

Tickets & Violations

Everything related to citations and enforcement.

Tickets (citations) must be paid or appealed online through our Portal. 

Appeals must be made within twenty-one (21) days of the date the ticket is issued. 

Get more information in the Parking Terms and Conditions.

Parking Services enforces parking regulations all year round to maintain order and to safeguard permit holders’ parking privileges. The department uses citations and fines to communicate and correct behaviors for the benefit of permit holders.

Purchasing a parking permit and adhering to the regulations is the best way to avoid receiving a citation. 

When utilizing PaybyPhone®, make sure all information is entered accurately before walking away from your vehicle.

Anyone who has incurred $150 in parking fines is considered a scofflaw and may be booted and towed after 24 hours.

Parking Services utilize a flexible approach; all first-time appealed citations are reduced to a warning as a learning opportunity for both Parking Services and the customer with the citation. 

Parking Services also understands that people make a mistake occasionally, and therefore, over 80% of first-time citations in an academic year either are reduced to a warning or the fine reduced significantly.

Parking fines and fees are collected and deposited to the University General Fund. The general fund is maintained for construction activities and other operations, which include a share of utilities, landscaping, cleaning, signage, maintenance, and repair expenses.


In addition to operating costs, parking expenses include debt service for the parking structures and construction/equipment reserve. These reserve contributions fund future projects and required equipment purchases. Routine maintenance and periodic large-scale overhaul projects such as paving are required to keep our facilities safe and functioning properly.

Services & Support

Parking-related assistance and general questions.

We strongly recommend that you read the Parking Regulations.

Parking Services is happy to assist you with a battery jump. 

Simply call the office at 973-655-7580 and provide your specific location so Parking Staff can find you.

We are open during the following hours:

Monday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-3 p.m.

Assistance is available 24/7 by calling 973-655-7580, unless the University is closed.

Faculty & Staff Parking Information

Faculty & Staff Parking Permit Options Available

All employees can obtain a parking permit upon completion of the hiring process (usually when a NetID has been issued).

The permit you can obtain is dependent on classifications issued by University Human Resources. All those who received complimentary parking must still register for a parking permit.

Where Can I Park: Faculty/Staff Permit holders can park in following spaces:

  • Can park in Surface Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8.
  • The designated lots can be viewed on Bloomfield Parking Map.

Parking regulations: Below in the FAQ section are the parking regulations for faculty and staff permits, issued according to HR classifications.

Currently, there are no EV charging stations available at Bloomfield Campus.

FAQ Guide for Faculty & Staff

Getting Started

Everything new or current staff / faculty needs to know.

Yes. Everyone who parks on campus needs to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit. You can register your vehicle and get your permit online.

All faculty / staff parking on Bloomfield College’s campus must be registered to a valid commuter permit or pay by hour using Paybyphone App

All employees can obtain a parking permit upon completion of the hiring process (usually when a NetID has been issued).

The permit you can obtain is dependent on classifications issued by University Human Resources. All those who received complimentary parking must still register for a parking permit.

All permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hangtags or decals!). So, make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

See more permit options in the Parking Regulations.

Faculty / Staff can register their vehicle through our online Portal. Permits become available for sale on August 1st. 

The University provides complimentary parking for Full or Part Time Faculty/Staff. However, full and part time staff utilizing this option must still register for a Full-Time Faculty/Staff Permit or Part-Time Faculty/Staff Permit. Staff and faculty also have the option to utilize the Red Hawk Deck permit, which allows parking in the garage. 

The Red Hawk Deck permit price is commensurate upon the salary of the individual. The salary range and pricing can be seen under the Red Hawk Deck Pricing for Faculty/Staff

You can have multiple vehicles listed on your permit but only one vehicle can park on campus at a time. 

You can add a vehicle on your account by going to the Parking Services Website, selecting account info, selecting “Manage account”, login, then select “Vehicles” at the top. Add vehicles as needed.

Visit our Manage Parking Account page to make any updates or changes.

Parking on Campus

Where to park and what options are available.

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Available to full-time faculty, full-time staff, and adjunct faculty.
  • Allows Parking in the following areas with full-time Faculty/Staff permit. .
  • Allows parking in Faculty lots 2, 4, 6 and 8 with no time restrictions.
  • Also allows parking in commuter surface lots 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions
  • Weekday Overnight: Use PaybyPhone® method to pay for parking.
  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Available to non-contract employees. Not available if eligible for the Full-Time Faculty/Staff permit.
  • Allows Parking in the following areas with Part-time Faculty/Staff permit.
  • Allows parking in Faculty/Staff Restricted Lots (2,4,6,8) during the following hours:
    • Every Day: 3:30 p.m. – 6 a.m.
    • Weekends: 3:30 p.m. Friday – 6 a.m. Monday.
  • Also allows parking in commuter surface lots 1, 3 & 5 with no time restrictions.

Can park in Surface Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8.

The designated lots can be viewed on Bloomfield Parking Map.

See location and time restrictions on the Parking Regulations tab.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

Service Vehicle Permits : (Virtual)

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Allows the user to park in an SV space for a maximum of 90 minutes. Additional time may be requested by calling the Parking Office on a per-use basis.
  • All University-owned vehicles are required to park in Service Vehicle Spaces. If one’s personal vehicle is believed to be needed as a service vehicle on campus, the Director, Dean, etc. of that department must verify that need. Departmental vehicles can also be assigned a Service Vehicle permit.

Alumni Permits:

  • Allows parking in any Commuter Lots 1, 3 & 5 between 6:00 am-3:30 am Monday-Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Alumni ID is required to obtain this permit.
  • Must not be registered for any class in the current semester.
  • Permit is valid until the end of the current semester.

Emeritus Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Faculty members who have attained the rank of emeritus are eligible for the same parking privileges as full-time faculty and staff.
  • The faculty member needs to present a copy of the status award letter to Parking Services to have their parking account updated.

Reserved Parking Permits:

  • Valid September 1 – August 31.
  • Provide access to reserved spaces for specific University needs and are issued to departments or University Administrators as approved by the Director’s Office of Parking Services. Reserved Parking Permits are priced at a premium and are to be renewed annually.

Board of Trustees Permits:

  • Valid from July 1 to July 31 of the following year.
  • Provides access to General Commuter Surface lots, Faculty/Staff Restricted lots, Service Vehicle lots.
  • This permit does not allow access to reserved spaces designated to campus partners or Loading/Unloading designated spaces for more than 15 minutes.
  • Service Vehicle spaces are also available, limited to 90 minutes.

Anyone that has been issued a state-issued hang tag or license plate through their local municipality/township may park in any accessible parking space in any lot or deck on campus. 

A parking permit or payment using PaybyPhone® is required along with the accessible hang tag/plate. 

MSU Parking Services does not issue accessible parking permits.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

If you are arriving on campus between 10 am and 1 pm Monday - Friday, the fastest option for getting to class is to park and ride our free shuttle to the core of campus. 

Tickets & Violations

Everything related to citations and enforcement.

Tickets (citations) must be paid or appealed online through our Portal. 

Appeals must be made within twenty-one (21) days of the date the ticket is issued. 

Get more information in the Parking Terms and Conditions.

Parking Services enforces parking regulations all year round to maintain order and to safeguard permit holders’ parking privileges. The department uses citations and fines to communicate and correct behaviors for the benefit of permit holders.

Purchasing a parking permit and adhering to the regulations is the best way to avoid receiving a citation. 

When utilizing PaybyPhone®, make sure all information is entered accurately before walking away from your vehicle.

Anyone who has incurred $150 in parking fines is considered a scofflaw and may be booted and towed after 24 hours.

Parking Services utilize a flexible approach; all first-time appealed citations are reduced to a warning as a learning opportunity for both Parking Services and the customer with the citation. 

Parking Services also understands that people make a mistake occasionally, and therefore, over 80% of first-time citations in an academic year either are reduced to a warning or the fine reduced significantly.

Parking fines and fees are collected and deposited to the University General Fund. The general fund is maintained for construction activities and other operations, which include a share of utilities, landscaping, cleaning, signage, maintenance, and repair expenses.


In addition to operating costs, parking expenses include debt service for the parking structures and construction/equipment reserve. These reserve contributions fund future projects and required equipment purchases. Routine maintenance and periodic large-scale overhaul projects such as paving are required to keep our facilities safe and functioning properly.

Services & Support

Parking-related assistance and general questions.

We strongly recommend that you read the Parking Regulations.

Parking Services is happy to assist you with a battery jump. 

Simply call the office at 973-655-7580 and provide your specific location so Parking Staff can find you.

We are open during the following hours:

Monday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-3 p.m.

Assistance is available 24/7 by calling 973-655-7580, unless the University is closed.

Visitor & Event Parking Information

Visitor Parking Rates and Fees

All guests and parents wishing to visit the campus for non-academic purposes, must pay to park by the hour.

Below listed are the PaybyPhone® rates in Commuter Surface Lots.

LocationDurationFees
Loc# 440360 – 8 hours$1 per hour
Loc# 440368 – 24 hours$10
Loc# 44037 (overnight prepaid permit for commuter permit holders.)Overnight$2.50

Please Note: Overnight Parking is ONLY allowed between 3:30 am and 6:00 am and Parking for commuter permit holders begins after 10:00 pm.


Types of Visitors and Parking Rules

  • Use Surface Lots 1, 3, and 5 for parking.
  • Utilize the PaybyPhone® App to pay for parking by the hour.
  • Use Location code 44036
  • Use Surface Lots 1, 3, and 5 for overnight parking.
  • Utilize the PaybyPhone® App to pay for parking by the hour.
  • Use Location code 44037

Event Parking Rates and Fees

Parking Services can assist customers in preparing for special events held on campus. We offer reserved parking, attendants who can welcome your guests, various message boards, and other useful services to assist you with a successful event.  

Please fill out and submit the Special Event Parking Form at least five (5) business days, but preferably as soon as possible, before the scheduled date of your event.

Type of OrganizationPrice Per Ticket*
University Affiliated Organization$5.00
University Affiliated Organization w/remote cashier$6.00
 Non-University Affiliated Organization$6.00

* Plus any applicable taxes


Some events and/or functions require parking enforcement personnel to properly manage the event, or require labor hours and material in preparation for the event. If you wish to secure an attendant, the cost is as follows:

 On-Site Event SupervisorsParking AttendantsEvents
With 5 Days’ Notice$30 per hour$25 per hourNo Fee
Less than 5 Days’ Notice$40 per hour$35 per hour$15 per event

When organizations wish to have access to parking other than the Red Hawk Garage, or they wish to have their event on a parking lot, the following rates apply:

Type of OrganizationPrice per space
University Affiliated Organizations$2.50
Non University Affiliated Organizations$5.00

* These rates apply to surface lots only. Those wishing to purchase Red Hawk Deck tickets, must use the Special Event Parking Form‌.

Contact Parking Services Office

Hours of Operation

Monday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-3 p.m.