Parking Permits

A permit is required to park in all WSU campus parking lots. There are different permit types for different lots, and you can only park in the lots that match your parking permit.

Permits are awarded on a first come first serve basis and you are not guaranteed a permit. Waiting lists will be established once permits are sold out.

You must submit a new parking application each year. Parking Services does not offer automatic renewals for permits. All outstanding citations and fees must be paid before a new permit application will be processed.


Students

If you live on campus, your parking permit is determined based on your residence hall. You will need to know your residence hall room to apply.

If you do not live in the residence halls or East Lake Apartments, you should apply for a commuter permit.


How to Apply

Students can start applying on May 1. Submit a Parking Permit Application for the upcoming academic year.

If a permit is issued, the cost will be charged to your student account.


Employees

Employees can start applying on May 1. Submit a Parking Permit Application for the upcoming academic year.

As an employee, you can take advantage of a pre-tax option by paying for your permit through payroll deduction. You can set up this payroll deduction during the parking permit application.


Types of Permits

Available to Student Commuters & Employees

Cost: $245 per Calendar Year (August - August)

There is no parking allowed between 2-6am every day through the entire year.

Gold lot 4 is monitored 24 hours a day Monday-Friday. All other Gold lots are monitored from 7am - 5pm Monday-Friday.

Available to Student Commuters & Employees

Cost: $125.00 per Academic Year (August - May)

You can park in Purple lots for free during the summer.

There is no parking allowed between 2-6am every day through the entire year.

Purple lots are monitored from 7am - 5pm Monday-Friday.

Available to Students in Main Campus Residence Halls

Cost: $175.00 per Academic Year (August - May)

Silver lots are monitored 24 hours a day Monday-Friday.

With this permit, you can park in Silver lots 24/7 unless otherwise posted for maintenance, snow removal or other reasons.

Available to Students in East Lake Apartments

Cost: $175.00 per Academic Year (August - May)

Maroon lots are monitored 24 hours a day Monday-Friday.

With this permit, you can park in Maroon lots 24/7 unless otherwise posted for maintenance, snow removal or other reasons.

Available to all Students & Employees

Cost: $105 per Calendar Year (August - August)

You must have the necessary state permit and supporting documentation to purchase an accessible permit.

Accessible spaces are monitored 24 hours a day Sunday through Saturday.

Available to all Students & Employees Cost: $35 per Calendar Year (August - August)

With this permit, you can park in only in designated motorcycle/moped parking areas. You must attach the permit to the license plate using the plate screws.

A cycle permit attached to a license plate

A citation will be issued if a motorized two or three wheel vehicle:

  • Has the permit attached anywhere other than the license plate
  • Does not display a permit
  • Is parked in spaces other than designated cycle parking areas

Cycle parking is monitored 24 hours a day Monday-Friday in all lots except Gold, which is monitored between 7am - 5pm.

Summer Parking

Parking is free in the following parking lots during the summer months:

  • Purple Lots
  • Silver Lots
  • Maroon Parking Lots

Permits are required for all Gold, Admission, and Motor Pool Parking Lots.

Metered parking spaces still require deposits during the summer months.