The Parking Services Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions regarding parking can be answered by emailing parking@wmich.edu or by calling the office at (269) 387-4609.

Parking permits are required for all Students, Faculty and Staff.  And it is the responsibility of everyone to purchase/renew and maintain their individual parking information and permit.  

Student Parking permits for the academic year 2022-2023 are currently available.  The full academic year permits are valid August through August of the following year.  Semester permits, daily permits and weekly permits are also available and can be purchased at any time.  Student parking permits permits will be required on the first day of class for each semester and cannot be shared with other students. Students may NOT use meters in replacement of a permit for anytime, if found using meters a student may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

IF YOU ARE WAITING ON FINANCIAL AID YOU MUST PURCHASE SHORT TERM DAILY OR WEEKLY PASSES UNTIL YOU CAN PURCHASE A FULL SEMESTER OR YEAR PERMIT.  PERMITS ARE NOT BILLED TO THE STUDENT ACCOUNT.  Waiting for Financial Aid does not constitute parking illegally.

Faculty, Staff and Retiree parking permits for 2022-2023 vary in dates and must be renewed annually in January, May, August and October; based on your employment status. Do NOT expect notifications for renewal. You may confirm your expiration date and manage your vehicle on your GoWMU parking portal.

Visitors, Vendors and Contractors, may purchase parking permits, pay meters, or contact the department host for a permit.

Dates of Importance: 

May 8, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Permits required in all Employee, Student commuter and Residential lots.

August 1, 2023 

Student parking permits for the 2023-24 year will be available beginning August 1, 2023. To obtain your permit, please click on the "Get a Permit" tab. 

August 21, 2023- August 29,2023

Permits restrictions are not enforced student lots.

 October 1, 2023

 

 Faculty/Staff/Retiree parking permits for the 2023-24 year will be available beginning October 1, 2023. To obtain your permit, please click on the "Get a Permit" tab. 

WHAT’S NEW?

  • Student parking permits will be required on the first day of class for each semester.
  • Parking permits are no longer required from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekdays or from 4 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. on Monday.
  • Non-permit violations (Accessibility spaces, reserved spaces, 15 minute spaces, 30 minute spaces, “not parked in a marked space” infractions, tow zone, Meters, etc.) will still be enforced at all times.