Available Permit Options

Summer Permit – $10 in total
Valid May 3, 2027 – August 20, 2027
Valid in any lot except E or F (Residence Hall lots)

Admin Lot A Pass – $75 in total (available to purchase in August)
Valid September 2026 – August 2027
Valid in Lot A, D, H, K and the ramp

Annual Pass – $60 in total (available to purchase in August)
Valid September 2026 – August 2027 
Valid in Lot D, H, K and the ramp

Fall Permit – $30 in total (available to purchase in August)
Valid September 2026 – December 2026
Valid in Lot D, H, K and the ramp

PT or Adjunct – $40 in total (available to purchase in August)
Valid September 2026 – August 2027 
Valid in Lot D, H, K and the ramp

The listed prices for all permits include a service fee that exists within the parking system.

Traveling for work? Complete the Overnight Parking Form to leave your vehicle parked overnight on campus.

Overnight Parking Form

 

View Parking Map (PDF)

Creating an Account

To create a parking account, visit the Western parking portal. The first time you visit this site, you will need to create an account. Your Western account will not work here. You will need the following information:

  • First and Last Name (same as in the Western system)
  • WESTERN email address (When creating an account you MUST use your Western email address so the system can verify your information. You will not be able to access employee permits without it.)
  • Vehicle information – license plate number(s)
    • can list up to five car/motorcycle plates total
    • only one is permitted on campus at a time
  • Debit/Credit card (payments are secure through Stripe)

Please note that payroll deduction is not available due to system limitations.

If you receive a "Problem Registering" error message, you are not authorized to purchase the type of permit you selected. (Example: Employee trying to purchase a student permit.)

Create an Account

Outside view of Western's Student Success Center building

Contact Us

Have questions about parking at Western?

Campus Community Safety Office

Coleman Center 131
617 Vine Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Student Life Office

Kumm Center Room 100
411 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.