1. Assess your eligibility.
   
   
   • Carpool permits are available for groups of three or more eligible employees who can drive together most of the time.
   • Carpool members may not have an active base lot, park and ride, or remote lot permit.
     
     
2. Apply online.
   
   
   • Complete a carpool application form on the Transportation Services website. Make sure to select the "carpool permit" option (not "registered carpool").
     
     
3. Step 3. Make temporary commuting arrangements.
   
   If you don't have a current 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.
     
     
4. Watch your email for a parking assignment.
   
   
   • Carpool permit applications are prioritized ahead of base lot, Flex, and park and ride/remote lot permit applications. Most applications are processed in two weeks or less.
     
     
   • Permit assignments are emailed to the email address listed on the carpool application form.
     
     
   • Contact customer service for information about your application.
     
     
5. Step 5. Purchase your permit in the eBusiness purchasing portal.
   
   
   • When you receive an offer, it will contain a link to the eBusiness purchasing portal. Log in to eBusiness with your campus NetID or UW Health credentials.
   • Refer to the KnowledgeBase article for purchase instructions: Parking and transportation - How to make a purchase in eBusiness.
   • When checking out, select your parking permit assignment from the list of options.
   • Carpool permits can be paid for in full by credit card or by payroll deduction (if eligible).
     
     
6. Step 6. Get your permit.
   
   
   • 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.

Related resources

• Parking Permit Terms & Conditions
• Carpool Policy