Parking General Guidelines

General Guidelines

Middlebury College Public Safety oversees all parking needs at the Middlebury Vermont Main Campus. Permits are required on all vehicles parked on campus and may be purchased by students and guests. Faculty and staff are also required to register their vehicles; however, they are eligible to receive permits at no cost.

A parking permit provides authorization to park on campus in designated areas but does not guarantee the availability of a parking space at a specific location. Therefore, even with a valid permit, it’s essential to allow extra time for finding parking, especially during busy times of day or during large campus events.

The College provides parking privileges to all members of the campus community in accordance with the following general guidelines:

• Peripheral parking for students.
• Spaces within a 5–7 minute walk for faculty and staff.
• To keep fire lanes clear at all times.
• To provide a safe environment by prohibiting parking on sides of roads, walkways and lawns.
• To administer all parking regulations through fair, direct and unbiased procedures.

Additional Guidelines

• Parking rules and regulations are in effect at all times throughout the year to include summer, all breaks, weekends and holidays.
• Students are not allowed to regularly use vehicles registered to Middlebury College employees without registering the vehicle as a student vehicle and paying the appropriate fee.
• The College does not permit student-aid funds to be used to subsidize motor vehicle expenses.
• All vehicles must be registered with the Department of Public Safety and display a valid permit.
• Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas in accordance with the displayed parking decal and the parking rules. Parking spaces are marked with paint, if there are no painted lines, it is not a parking space. The only exception is the gravel Track Lot parking area (310 Porter Field Road).
• The person to whom the parking permit is issued shall be responsible for any violations involving the vehicle.
• The Department of Public Safety has the responsibility of enforcing campus parking regulations on a 24-hour, 365 days a year basis.
• Middlebury College is not responsible for thefts or damage that may occur to an automobile while parked on campus.
• Visitors to the campus are expected to park appropriately and are required to have a parking permit if parked overnight. Visitors are considered to be persons (other than current and recent students, staff and faculty) who occasionally visit the campus for pleasure, conferences, or business. Spaces that are designated by Visitor Parking signs are not to be used by faculty, staff or students. Any person operating a vehicle registered to a current Middlebury College student or employee is not eligible for visitor status (see visitor parking).

Driving on Campus

Vehicles operated by students, faculty, and staff may be parked or driven on campus roadways under the provisions of College regulations and Vermont laws relating to motor vehicles.

Violations of motor vehicle laws or College motor vehicle regulations that endanger the safety of others, such as driving on sidewalks or failing to stop at stop signs, are regarded as serious offenses and will not be tolerated. Drivers must be aware of road signs.  Parking on grass, gravel, and sidewalks and driving in the wrong direction is prohibited.  Violations will result in a fine, payment of damages, disciplinary proceedings, and may result in loss of driving and parking privileges at Middlebury College.

Note: Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime and may result in arrest by the local police, a criminal record, and court costs. Student discipline for incidents of DUI are covered in the Student Handbook.

Middlebury Town Parking Ordinances

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for enforcing Town of Middlebury parking ordinances in the following areas:

• Route 30 (South Main Street) between Porter Field Road and the Golf Course Access Road.
• Hillcrest Road, Adirondack View and Blinn Lane.
• College Street (Route 125) between Shannon Street and the access to Ridgeline Road.
• South Street, between Porter Field Road and Porter Hospital
• Storrs Avenue

Winter Parking Ban

The winter parking ban is in effect from November 1 through April 1 to ensure effective snow removal. The ban is in effect even when there is no snow in the forecast. Please note: The ban may be extended if weather conditions warrant.

During this ban all overnight parking is restricted as follows: Student permits are limited to student lots only. No student parking in F/S lots between the hours of midnight and 5:00 p.m. Vehicles parked in any faculty/staff parking lots after midnight during winter ban may be towed without prior notice. Violators will be charged $150 for the first tow offense and $175 for all subsequent tows.

Faculty/staff permits are restricted to the Mahaney Arts Center and the lot behind Kenyon Arena. 

Notice to early arrivals to Faculty/Staff parking lots during winter ban: Facilities Services administrators have requested that Faculty/Staff lots remain empty from midnight to 7:30 a.m. in order to allow for efficient snow removal during or after a snow storm. Faculty and staff arriving on campus prior to 7:30 a.m. during or immediately after a snow storm will be allowed to park in Faculty/Staff parking lots that have already been plowed.

Visitor parking is restricted to the Mahaney Arts Center visitor areas.

Parking in any other faculty/staff or visitor areas overnight during the winter ban is a violation. Violators of the winter parking ban may be towed and required to pay all fines and fees associated with the tow.

Loading and Unloading

People may contact DPS and request to park near a College building for a brief period of time to load/unload large/heavy items. An explanation of the request, the desired location and vehicle information are required. DPS will determine if the request can be granted and, if so, specify the length of time allowed for this activity.

Important reminders for moving in or out:  Unload your belongings and move your vehicle to the designated student parking lot based on your permit type immediately. This allows others access to unloading areas near the residence halls, helps keep roadways accessible and avoids enforcement action. When moving out, pack and prepare your belongings prior to requesting to park nearby your residence.  

Lot Closures

Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to limit or prevent access to various parking areas. Examples include but are not limited to special or unusual events such as Commencement, Athletic Events and Arrival Centers. Any vehicle remaining in a closed lot is subject to removal at the owner’s expense.

Fire Lanes

Parking in fire lanes is prohibited and will result in enforcement action. Fire lanes include, but are not limited to:

• Hepburn Road
• Chateau Road/Battell Loop
• Adirondack View Road
• HMKL Way
• Area in front of Pearsons Hall & Adirondack House not designated by marked spaces
• Adirondack Circle
• Ridgeline View Road

Towing and Immobilization Policy

Towing or relocation of a vehicle may happen even if the owner has no previous violations. If you suspect your vehicle has been towed or relocated contact the Department of Public Safety or the Middlebury Police Department. Vehicles are subject to immobilization (boot) and tow for the following reasons:

• Parking in a handicapped space
• Loading zone
• Off pavement or on the lawn
• Unregistered or parked in the wrong permit area.
• Parking in areas which create a danger to safety and welfare of persons and property (i.e., fire lanes, service areas, traffic lanes, blocking driveways, parked on sidewalks, etc.)
• Repeated violations of the parking rules and regulations
• Abandoned on campus
• Winter Parking Ban Violation
• Night Parking Violation
• Emergency situations.
• Parking in Faculty/Staff lots between midnight and 5:00 p.m.

When an immobilization device (boot) is on a vehicle, do not attempt to move the vehicle. Contact the Department of Public Safety. Middlebury College accepts no responsibility for damage caused if the vehicle is moved while the immobilization device is in place.

Transportation Information

For Travel and Transportation information click here.

Tri-Valley Transit

Middlebury students, staff, and faculty, with their Middlebury ID, can ride for free on regularly scheduled Tri-Valley Transit buses around town and to the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. You can even bring your bike on board.

Tri-Valley Transit also offers commuter buses to Burlington, Rutland, and neighboring towns. Staff and faculty ride commuter buses (both CCTA and Tri-Valley Transit) for free when they pick up a bus sticker from Human Resources. 

You can check out the map and schedules at http://actr-vt.org, or call (802) 388-2287.

For medical transportation information click here. 

Motor Vehicle Storage

For students not enrolled in a college program or working on campus Summer Term 2025 we request that people take their vehicles home.  If people cannot take their vehicles home, they can apply to leave their vehicle on campus by filling out the  Vehicle Storage Application and Liability Waiver (office.com).  If the application is approved the persons account on the parking portal will be set up to allow them to register their vehicle and purchase a parking permit for summer term. The cost of this permit is $125.00. The vehicle will need to be parked in the student spaces within Q lot (MAC).  

The College reserves the right to deny any vehicles due to mechanical conditions such as leaking fluids. 

Any object(s) stored in vehicle must not obstruct operator controls or windows. Any items left in vehicles are left at your own discretion. 

Vehicle owners are advised to provide a car cover for their vehicle, wash their car before storage, fully air up the tires, fill their fuel tank, and add a gasoline preservative to their tank prior to storage. Doing these things ensures your car is ready to operate upon your return to school. 

Campus Parking Map Summer Term 2025 - June - August 2025

PDF of Summer Term Campus Parking Map

Parking Lots

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