Parking

Student Parking permits for Spring 2025 are now available.

ATTENTION EFFECTIVE JUNE 10, 2024 Ellsworth parking ramp will be closed.

Why is the Ellsworth parking ramp closing?

The Ellsworth parking ramp, also known as Lot 80, has surpassed its serviceable lifespan and requires significant repairs. The cost to repair and maintain the 54-year-old ramp continues to rise each year and the expense has reached the point of being prohibitive. As a result, it will be closed permanently, effective Monday, June 10, 2024.

 Will there be a new ramp built in place of the Ellsworth ramp?

There are currently no plans to construct a new ramp at this location.

When will the Ellsworth ramp be demolished?

 The date for the ramp's demolition is yet to be determined.

 Where can I park now that the Ellsworth ramp is closing?

 Alternative parking options are available, including in Lot 48 next to Ellsworth Hall, Lot 41 near Sangren Hall, and Lot 13 just east of the Student Recreation Center.

 How will this closure impact campus events and visitors?

Other parking options are available for employees, students and visitors. Please refer to the WMU Parking Map

ATTENTION

ILLEGAL USE CITATION FEES HAVE INCREASED TO $100 PER CITATION.

All persons illegally sharing a parking permit with another Student, Employee or Guest shall be fined and risk immediate  tow of vehicle. This will include additional tow fines. All permits are for the sole individual it has been issued and cannot be transferred or shared . (See WMU Parking Rules and Regulations 2.6, 5.2, 5.3 and 7.7). 

ILLEGAL USE OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES (formally known as handicap) AND/OR ILLEGAL USE OF A STATE ISSUED ACCESSIBLE PERMIT, FEES HAVE INCREASED TO $200 PER CITATION.

All persons illegally parking in an Accessible space shall risk fine and possible towing of the vehicle. (See WMU Parking Rules and Regulations 8.1). WMU does enforce the State of Michigan Disability-parking related violations.

Parking Services is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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 2024-2025 will become available beginning August 1, 2024.  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 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 2024-2025 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: 

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.