Employee Permit Types and Eligibility

Standard long-term permits, available as Quarterly, Academic, Annual, or Summer. See Parking Permit Rates for current pricing. Awarded through the standard waitlist process, ranked by seniority (days employed).

For employees who only need to park half the day.

• AM Permits: 7:00am–1:00pm
• PM Permits: 11:00am–5:00pm
• Function the same as full-day permits, just valid for half the day.
• Awarded through the same waitlist process as a standard permit — add yourself to the waitlist for your desired lot through the Parking Portal.

For employees who park on campus intermittently rather than on a regular schedule.

• $3.35/day ($3.00 for parking, plus a $0.35 ParkMobile transaction fee).
• To sign up, add yourself to the waitlist for your desired lot. If you're awarded a permit, you'll get instructions to email Transportation Services to have your award converted to a Pay-by-Day award.
• Uses the ParkMobile app — after signing up, download the app and create an account using your WWU email.

For groups of 2 or more people commuting together.

• Preferred carpool parking is available in lots 11G and 17G, with a discounted rate in 26CP.
• One person is designated as the permit holder; at least two people must arrive together on every trip.
• Every vehicle that will be used must be registered under the permit.
• If you can't carpool on a particular day, park in 12G instead — no call-in required.
• Carpool use is monitored to make sure the system isn't being misused.

• Current cost: $1,182 (2026–27).
• Apply via the Reserved Parking Permit Request form.

• Retired WWU faculty and staff (emeritus) are eligible for one complimentary parking permit per year.
• Valid in lots 12G, 7G, and 17G.
• Permits must be renewed annually and expire each September 15.
• To renew or apply, contact Transportation Services directly.