Students and employees can use their University username and password to access the University's Parking Portal while visitors staying longer than two (2) hours can create a guest account. Individuals can register their vehicle, purchase a parking permit, appeal citations, and pay outstanding fees.
All individuals parking a vehicle on campus for a period of time longer than two hours must register their vehicle and purchase/register for a parking permit using the University's Parking Portal. Please review the information below based on your affiliation with the University.
All students who need to park a vehicle on campus must purchase a parking permit through the University Parking Portal. Student permits are available for the full academic year, by semester, or per day. The University Parking Portal Guide for Students provides step-by-step instructions to access your account, add a vehicle, and purchase a permit.
All student visitors who need to park a vehicle on campus for less than two hours may utilize any available Visitor parking space provided they are not reserved for an event. No vehicles with a University parking permit may utilize Visitor parking spaces.
All students visitors who need to park a vehicle on campus for longer than two hours must purchase a parking permit through the University Parking Portal. Visitor permits are available for up to 1-week periods. Visitors will need to create a guest account, enter their vehicle information, then purchase a permit.
All employees who need to park a vehicle on campus must register for a parking permit through the University Parking Portal. Employee permits are available annually June 1 - May 31. The University Parking Portal Guide for Employees provides step-by-step instructions to access your account, add a vehicle, and register for a permit.
Eligible contracted employees who do not have a University email address must have their supervisor coordinate with the Parking Clerk to gain access to the University Parking Portal and the correct parking permit.
University hosted guests are those individuals hosted by a department on campus. Guests should communicate in advance with their host department to register for a Temporary Parking Permit. Temporary Parking Permits should be printed and placed on the vehicle's dashboard.
Individuals visiting the campus for an event such as an Admission's Tour, Opening Weekend, Family Weekend, or Athletic events, should park according to the information provided by the event organizer or University Police.
Permits are virtual and are attached to the license plate. If you are having difficulty logging into the permit website, please send an e-mail with the students' name and the issue you are having to parking@westfield.ma.edu.
Special Accommodations and Alternative Parking Information
If you are active military, veteran or military connected and need assistance applying for your permit, please contact Robert Vigneault in the department of Veteran and Military Services, located in Bates Hall 015 or via phone at 413-572-8420.
If you are requesting parking due to a medical reason please contact Disability Services at ds@westfield.ma.edu.
Non-Massachusetts Registration
Massachusetts law requires students enrolled in a state university who operate a vehicle registered in a state other than Massachusetts, complete and return the Non-Resident Registration form. Failure to complete and return this from may result in fines. Please return the form either in person to University Police or by mail to: Westfield State University Police, Attn: Parking, 577 Western Ave., Westfield, MA 01086. All forms must be received no later than the second week of the academic semester. Only one form needs to be completed per academic year per vehicle.
Important Campus Parking Information
Frequently Asked Questions
To appeal a ticket to the Parking & Traffic Appeals Committee, you log into the Westfield State University Parking Portal to submit an appeal. The Committee will consider all appeals filed within twenty-one (21) days of the date of issue of the violation. Please submit all relevant information with your on-line appeal. The decision of the Committee is final and will be forwarded to the appealer via campus e-mail. While a ticket is on appeal, no late fees will be added.
The Parking & Traffic Appeals Committee hears many appeal requests and while these reasons may seem valid to the violator, they do not address the policies of Westfield State University.
These following reasons will not result in the violations being dismissed:
If you do receive a ticket and choose to do nothing, late fees and penalties will be added to your ticket totaling up to $50 and may prevent you from renewing your license and/or car registration as any outstanding tickets are forwarded to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Unpaid parking tickets may also prevent you from registering for classes since a hold will be placed on your student account.
Parking citations may be paid on the Westfield State University Parking Portal page with either a credit or debit card.
The University's parking program is managed by multiple entities on campus. Below is an overview of each group/individual and their responsibilities.
A body established by the Board of Trustees and appointed by the President to review and recommend parking rules, regulations, and procedures. Student parking privileges can be revoked by the Board, when appropriate, for violation of these Parking Rules and Regulations. The Board also provides consultation to the Parking Clerk, upon request, relative to general policy matters.
Board Membership:
Ex Officio Members:
A body established to provide all members of the University community with ready access to an impartial and informal review of actions resulting from specific application of the University's Parking Rules and Regulations that are not subject to the jurisdiction of the Court. The board will consider all parking ticket appeals filed within twenty-one (21) days of the date of issue of the violation and render a decision. The board will regularly report its findings to the Parking Control Board and the Chief of Police, and will advise the Parking Control Board of parking issues that may need to be addressed by either the University Police Department or the Parking Control Board.
Board Membership:
Empowered by the Parking Control Board, the University Police are responsible for enforcing the University's Parking Rules and Regulations. During campus events, the University Police works with departments to establish designated parking areas and direction. In the event of a weather related emergency, University Police will communicate temporary changes and/or closures to campus parking areas.
The Parking Clerk manages the online parking portal, facilitates the sale of permits, communicates appeal decisions made by the Parking and Traffic Appeals Board, and communicates changes made by the Parking Control Board to the Parking Rules and Regulations. During break periods when classes are not in session, the Parking Clerk may review appeals on behalf of the Parking and Traffic Appeals Board.
Students may apply for a medical accommodation for parking through Disability Services in the Banacos Center. If a student is approved for an accommodation, Disability Services will communicate with the Parking Clerk in order for a virtual medical permit to be applied to the student's account.
The University's Parking Rules and Regulations apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle on the Westfield State University campus and all lands associated with the University. They are designed to provide orderly and safe movement of all vehicles; provide for pedestrian safety; and assure free and continuing access to all buildings. It is the responsibility of any individual operating a vehicle on campus to review and follow these rules and regulations.
