Event Parking

All visitors to Tufts University who wish to park on campus must have a valid parking permit. General visitors to Tufts University should refer to our visitor parking guidelines. 

Visitors looking for hourly parking should park in Dowling Garage, Cousens Lot or Lower Campus Garage. Paying for hourly parking can be done in-person at a kiosk or online.

Visitors arriving for Tufts sponsored events should confirm parking details with the event host. Most Tufts sponsored events will have a parking voucher code for complimentary or reduced cost parking. To use an event parking voucher code go to the parking portal, select event parking, select your event, enter your voucher code, vehicle information, email and check out.

Department Sponsored Guest and Visitor Parking

Departments may request an event parking voucher code granting parking access for attendees of special events. Departments may request parking assistance through their event coordinator in Conference and Event Services. Departments may also reach out directly to the Tufts Transportation and Parking Services team to receive an event parking link and QR code. Whether provided by Event Services or Parking Services, event coordinators may share the provided voucher code with event attendees to allow them to purchase their parking permits. Typical requests should be made at least one week in advance. Larger event requests (300+ attendees) must be made at least one month in advance. Parking fees for department sponsored guests may be paid by the guest or charged to the sponsoring department. 

Please manage access to the provided voucher code to avoid unauthorized use. If you feel the voucher code may have been shared with unauthorized individuals please inform Transportation and Parking Services. Parking sessions utilizing the voucher code will be billed to the associated department. 

Submit an Event Parking Request

Tufts Tailgating Policy

Tufts University respectfully asks you to adhere to the following guidelines for tailgating: 

• Tailgating may begin 3 hours prior to kick-off and must end one hour after the conclusion of a sporting event. 

• Tufts Football parents/Oval Club members may tailgate in the Cohen Parking Lot (corner of College Avenue/Lower Campus Road) and along Talbot Avenue (at the College Avenue intersection) during the Homecoming game. 

• Jackson Gym Parking Lot (Lower Campus Road) is designated as the Visitor tailgate area. 

• Parking along the sides of Lower Campus Road is prohibited.

• Overflow parking is available in the Dowling Parking Garage and Cousens Parking Lot. 

• Please utilize one parking spot per vehicle. Tents or canopies may be set up on grass areas, but may not block parking spaces or traffic flow in parking lots. 

• Tailgating may not block any entry/exit points within the parking lots. 

• Charcoal grills are prohibited on campus. 

• Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited inside Ellis Oval. 

• Please remove all trash following the game/tailgate. 

• Tufts operations staff have the final approval on tailgating arrangements on gameday. 

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us to ensure a great Tufts gameday experience!