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.
| 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.
Student parking permits expire on the last day of each academic quarter. University of Washington parking permits are required even during academic breaks and summer quarter. Students that are registered for summer courses or are actively employed by the University during the summer may purchase summer quarter permits.
Vehicles parked without a valid permit are subject to receiving citations and may be impounded after repeat violations.
You can purchase your permit from about two calendar weeks before the end of the academic quarter for the following quarter. Lot assignments will be assigned every quarter based on space availability at time of purchase.
If you need to park on campus during a break, you will need to purchase additional parking for that period. If your assigned lot is gated, you will need to contact the Sales & Administration office directly in-person or over the phone to update the functionality of your AVI card.
How to purchase a permit for spring quarter - https://transportation.uw.edu/files/media/student-resident-sov-permit-user-guide.pdf
Permits can only be purchased within two weeks of the permit start date.
Purchase a quarterly permit and set the permit start date during the break, rather than the first day of the quarter. Your permit’s start date should match your first parking day.
Unless you are enrolled in summer courses or employed by the University during the summer, you cannot purchase a quarterly permit for summer.
Call the number below if you need to park in a gated lot, such as Mercer or Cedar.
If you have questions or require assistance to purchase parking, please contact our Sales & Administration office:
Email: ucommute@uw.edu
Phone: 206-221-3701
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri
Closed on University holidays
Students may make changes to their parking permits at any time. Availability in a particular lot is not guaranteed from quarter to quarter. If you are purchasing a permit for the first time, you may wish to wait until the Monday after finals week, when the availability is greatest.
Most parking permits can be returned to Transportation Services at any time for a refund of future days paid. Some restrictions apply. Review our return and refund policy for more information.