RESIDENT PARKING

Completing your housing application and registering for Warhawks SOAR are two ways to let us know you are serious about attending UW-Whitewater. New freshmen who complete both steps by May 10th will receive an equal opportunity to purchase a parking pass through random selection. Please note, parking is not guaranteed, as spaces are limited. Each year, about one-third of freshmen are able to buy a permit. 

You will be notified of your permit status the week of May 26th. If you are eligible to purchase a permit You will receive an email notification from Parking Services the week of July 13th with your assigned resident lot and with a link to pay for your permit. Please pay for your permit within one week of notification to ensure your spot. If you no longer need your permit, please contact Parking Services at parking@uww.edu. Thank you!

Waitlist

Students who do not receive a permit, either through the lottery or missing the deadline, will be automatically placed on a waitlist and notified via email as permits become available.

Many students are able to secure permits before the start of the spring semester due to graduations and other openings. In the meantime, please note that a weekend shuttle services the Milwaukee area, and many students find they do not need a car thanks to on-campus employment opportunities and ride-sharing with friends.

Please do not bring a car to campus for overnight parking until you have purchased a resident permit. If you have any questions, contact Parking Services at parking@uww.edu.

Parking permits are guaranteed for continuing students and transfer students who reapply for housing and indicate their desire to purchase a parking permit by May 10th. Applicants who reapply after May 10th will be added to a waitlist and will be granted the ability to purchase a permit as space allows.

Resident permits are lot-specific, meaning they are only valid in one lot and nowhere else (see parking map). Resident permits do not cover metered, reserved, service, or any other stalls with signage. The only exception to this is Resident Accessible permits. Resident permits are valid from the time of purchase through the conclusion of the academic year in May.

There are three categories of Resident permits:

• Standard ($335): Lots 2R, 4R, 8, 9R, 17, 18, 19, 20
• Remote ($185): Lot 22
• Reserved ($535): Lots 3 and 9

Residents who need infrequent access to their vehicles are encouraged to purchase a permit for Lot 22 at $185. This lower cost alternative is located adjacent to the baseball field in the north-west corner of campus for the fall semester and moves to Lot 24 for the spring semester. Please consult a map before purchasing this permit, as there is significant walking involved to get to any residence hall from this lot.

Resident permits are only authorized for use by individuals living in campus residence halls and have their prices prorated throughout the year. If your housing contract is canceled, your permit will be revoked. Find information regarding refunds and prorations.

Students are advised to follow this guide when choosing a resident permit based on their housing assignment:

NOTE: Parking Services retains the right to override any lot choices that are not correct for the residence hall indicated. 

If you have a motorcycle, moped, or scooter you’d like to keep on campus, check out the Motorcycle Permit page.