Students commuting to campus may purchase daytime or evening parking permits, as well as motorcycle permits. Resident permits are open only to students living in UW residence halls. If you are new to the UW, please also refer to Information for new students.
All student parking permits are issued quarterly and can be purchased and renewed at our online customer portal. If you have not used the portal before, please review the customer portal guide first. You can also visit the Transportation Services office or contact us for more information. Please upload your license plate information in your account on the customer portal prior to your visit in person. Many permits will be linked to vehicle license plates with no need to display a paper permit.
Daytime parking for student commuters is only available in E18. Parking lot assignments for other permits are based on availability at time of purchase. Additional lots are available for students with disabilities.
If you don’t need to park on campus every day, consider using Pay by phone parking in E18, which combines the convenience of self-serve parking with the value rate available in E18. For additional short-term parking needs, please check out Visitor or Self-serve parking.
Prices listed below give the daily rate. Quarterly rates will vary based on the number of days in the quarter. The replacement fee for a lost or stolen AVI card is $30.00 and the replacement fee for a lost or stolen SOV hang tag is $Rate not found.
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Student commuter (day) Parking available in E18 only. Permit price varies based on the number of days in the quarter. |
$7.85 daily |
| Student commuter (night) Valid 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. Permit price varies based on the number of days in the quarter. |
$3.28 daily |
| Student resident Only open to students living in residence halls. Permit price varies based on the number of days in the quarter. |
$7.85 daily |
Student residents may be assigned to one of the following lots, based on space availability at the time of purchase. Please be aware that space is limited and fills up quickly.
West campus:
North campus:
- N13-N15 (McMahon Hall)
Students with resident permits may park in unrestricted parking lots after 4 p.m. and before 6 a.m. the following day. Students who use AVI cards must stop at a campus gatehouse to receive an Out-Of-Area permit or they must reserve an out-of-area permit online.