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Sep 08, 2023

2023

Transportation Services will begin accepting applications for 2023-24 base lot,

Transportation Services will begin accepting applications for 2023-24 base lot, Flex, UW-Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate parking permits on Wednesday, May 10. The deadline to apply for early consideration is June 2, with additional opportunities and deadlines to apply through the summer. Eligible base lot permit and UW-Accessible applicants will be automatically considered for the reduced cost parking program. Bus passes and other parking options will become available August 1.

Department limited, service/vendor, and department reserved stall applications also open May 10.

The new parking year will begin Sept. 1, 2023 and run through Aug. 31, 2024. For permit rate information, visit the rates page.

Keep scrolling for dates, deadlines, and other important information to get ready for the new parking year.

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Annual parking permit applications are accepted throughout the parking year. Applications are processed in rounds and parking permits are assigned when space is available. The deadline for early consideration in Round 1 is June 2.

Transportation Services processes several rounds of offers throughout the summer and will continue processing applications every two weeks throughout the parking year. If your preferred parking assignment(s) are not available, your application will be placed on a waitlist and processed in future rounds.

Applying for parking does not guarantee you will receive a permit.

Apply in the Permit Application System (PAS)

If you encounter problems applying for parking in the Permit Application System (PAS), contact your division's Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC).

Offer letters will also be posted in the eBusiness portal. Look for 2023-24 options matching your application choices in the portal. If you need assistance, check with Transportation Services customer service.

If you do not receive a parking offer email, you will be added to a waiting list and may get an offer in the future.

Student parking applications open May 10. Annual parking permits for undergraduate students are extremely limited. Students who may qualify for annual parking must complete a pre-approval application before they may apply. Learn more about student parking at UW-Madison.

Student Parking Pre-Approval Application

Graduate students without a UW or UW-affiliated appointment, or with an employment appointment designated as "student help," must complete a student parking pre-approval application before applying for an annual parking permit.

Student Parking Pre-Approval Application

Graduate students with a UW or UW-affiliated employment appointment may apply for parking in the permit application system (PAS) to be considered for an annual permit. If you encounter problems applying for parking in PAS, contact your division's Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC).

Apply in the Permit Application System (PAS)

2023-24 department limited, department service, and vendor permit applications open May 10. The deadline for early consideration is June 9. Learn more about 2023-24 department limited, service/vendor, and department reserved stall applications.

2023-24 Department and Vendor Permit Information

2023-24 employee bus passes; afternoon, night, moped, and motorcycle permits; and Lot 76 Quick Passes will be available to purchase starting August 1.

There is no application process for these products. Purchases can be made online in the eBusiness purchasing portal and/or in person, depending on the permit.

If you encounter problems applying for an annual permit in the Permit Application System (PAS), contact your division's Unit Transportation Coordinator (UTC).

For a full list of parking permits and passes offered by Transportation Services, visit the permit information page.

For a list of 2023-24 parking permit rates, visit the rates page.

New to UW? Helpful information for new employees who have never applied for parking before can be found on the new employee page.

For more help, contact Transportation Services customer service at [email protected].