Getting a student parking permit is quick and easy. You can now purchase parking permits online, and we no longer require a hanging placard! 

Important Notes

• Western parking permits are NOT valid at the Health Science Center building as they have their own parameters in place for parking in their lot. Western students must utilize street parking.
• If you have classes at the La Crosse campus between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., a parking permit is required or you will be issued a citation beginning in September 2025.
• Parking permits are NOT required at the Regional Locations, Sparta Public Safety Training Facility, Automotive Center, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Center, and Apprenticeship and Industry Training Center.
• If you are a student who also works on campus, you should purchase a student permit.

What you will need to create your parking account

The first time you visit this site, you will need to create a new 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 student email address (will not be able to access student 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)

If you receive the error message below, you are not authorized to purchase the type of permit you selected. (Example: Student trying to purchase an employee permit.)

Available Permit Options

View our parking map for lot locations.

• Annual Pass – $35 in total
  Valid August 2025–August 2026
• Fall Term Pass – $25 in total
  Valid August–December 2025
• Day Pass – $5 in total
  Valid for the selected date

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

Parking permits cannot be charged to Financial Aid. Western recognizes that managing finances while you are in college can be confusing, but there are resources available to help you develop a plan for funding college. Check the Financial Wellness page to learn more.

Important Note: Students may not park in Lots E or F unless they live in the Residence Hall. Both lots are reserved for Residence Hall students with valid permits.