Base lot and UW Accessible parking permits

1. Research.
   
   
   • Find a parking permit to fit your schedule using the permit selection guide. 
   • Find more details about permit types on the permit options page. 
   • Check the lots where permits are offered and annual rates on the rates page. 
   • For additional parking options off-campus, check the Campus Area Housing Parking List.
     
     
2. Assess eligibility. Undergraduate students, and graduate students who do not have a university employment appointment, may be eligible for parking if they meet one of these criteria:
    
   • Commuting students from outside Madison (beyond one mile of the city transit system).
   • Working students using their vehicle at least three times a week for employment off campus. A signed letter from the employer listing scheduled work hours (on business letterhead) is required.
   • Students with a state DOT disabled placard or plate..
   • Students with unusual or unique needs (must provide justification).
     
     Learn more about Student parking permit options and eligibility requirements.
     
     
3. Submit a student parking pre-approval form.
   
   
   • If you are interested in applying for a base lot parking permit and you believe you meet the eligibility requirements, complete and submit the student parking permit pre-approval form.
   • If you are a student with a valid, state-issued disabled permit or placard, you can submit the student parking permit pre-approval form, or skip the following steps and apply for a UW-Accessible permit at a Transportation Services office location with the required documentation.
     
     
4. Apply for the permit.
   
   
   • Option 1: Apply online
     
     
     • Once approved to apply for parking, complete an application in the Permit Application System (PAS). You will need a campus NetID and password to log in to PAS. Refer to the KnowledgeBase article How to submit a parking permit application in the Permit Application System (PAS)
     • Students may apply for a base lot permit in Lot 34, 41, 46, 59, 67, 75, 76, or 83.
     • If you are applying for a UW Accessible permit, select UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ACCESSIBLE from the list of permit options in PAS.
     • If you encounter difficulties in PAS, please contact the student parking coordinator at studentparking@fpm.wisc.edu.
       
       
   • Option 2: Apply and purchase in person (UW Accessible permits only)
     
     
   • • Apply for and purchase a UW Accessible permit at a Transportation Services office location with the required documentation.
       
       
5. Make temporary commuting arrangements (online applicants only). If you don't already have a parking assignment, a temporary commuting plan will be necessary while your application is being processed. 
   
   
   • Monthly and daily parking permits may be available. To check availability, contact customer service. 
   • Hourly paid parking may be available in a UW campus garage. For real-time availability, look for public parking options on the interactive campus map. 
   • Madison Metro Transit. Take the bus to and from campus. Plan a route with Google Maps. 
   • Complete a custom route planning request form for a free consultation with a route planning expert.
     
     
6. Monitor email for a parking assignment (online applicants only).
   
   
   • Permit assignments are emailed to the email address on file in the eBusiness purchasing portal.
   • Permit offers are sent by email approximately every two weeks. You will only be contacted if/when an offer can be made to you. Your application will remain on waiting lists for all the lots you selected in your application until you receive an offer for a parking assignment. Waiting list positions are determined by priorities assigned by unit transportation coordinators.
   • You can check the status of your application in the Permit Application System (PAS) or contact customer service for more information.
     
     
7. Purchase your permit in the eBusiness purchasing portal (online applicants only).
   
   
   • When you receive an emailed offer, it will contain a link to the eBusiness purchasing portal. Log in to eBusiness with campus NetID.
   • Refer to the KnowledgeBase article How to buy parking permits and bus passes in eBusiness.
   • When checking out, select your parking permit assignment from the list of options and pay by credit card.
     
     
8. Get your permit (online applicants only).
   
   
   • Your purchase receipt will contain instructions on how to get your permit.
   • Depending on the time of year, permits may be mailed to the address listed in your eBusiness account. Or, you may be required to pick up your permit in person at a Transportation Services office. Your receipt will tell you what to do.

Temporary UW-Accessible and moped accessible parking permits

Temporary accessible permits and accessible moped permits are available for in-person purchases at a Transportation Services office location with proof of a valid, state-issued disabled permit (or physician's note for temporary permits).

Related resources

• Information about UW parking permits
• Student parking policy
• ADA/accessible parking policy