New procedure for purchasing parking permits
Information on purchasing a student commuter permit (drive to campus)
Information on purchasing a housing permit (live on campus)
Information on purchasing a faculty/staff permit
Reserved Parking Permits may only be ordered in person at the University Police Department. There are a limited number of permits and they are sold on a first come basis.
Parking Information
General Parking Information | Visitor Parking | Handicap/Disabled Parking | Group/Event Parking | Permit Types and Prices | Where To Buy Permits | Lost or Stolen Permits | Permit Refund Policy | Parking Alternatives | Parking Citation Information | Parking Appeals Information
Providing adequate parking facilities and the proper supervision of campus traffic is a major activity on university campuses throughout the United States. This is especially true at institutions like UW-Parkside, where a large part of the student body commutes daily.
To protect students and visitors to UW-Parkside from automobile accidents, as well as to provide security for motor vehicles parked on the campus, the rules listed on this website and in the Parking Information brochure(given out when purchasing the permit) must be observed. Failure to comply may lead to the issuance of a University parking ticket and/or the towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense.
UW-Parkside reserves the right to tow or impound any vehicle that is illegally parked or parked in a way that constitutes a serious hazard, impedes vehicle or pedestrian movements, or impairs the operation of emergency equipment and/or the making of repairs. Owners will be required to pay all costs involved in removing and impounding vehicles.
A parking permit is just that: permission to park in either a commuter lot or a housing lot. It is not a guarantee that you will always be able to find a space in your favorite lot. Overflow parking is available for commuters in the Tallent lot, and for housing residents in the Communication Arts or Union lots along specifically marked areas. In the unlikely event that you are unable to find a parking spot in any of the lots where your permit is valid, contact University Police at (262) 595-2455.
Do not ask friends, roommates, RAs, etc., where to park. If you have a question about the parking regulations or where to park, contact University Police for information.
Parking complaints not related to citations may be sent to parking@uwp.edu
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All vehicles must display a valid UW-Parkside parking permit. Permits should be hung from the rear view mirror of your vehicle. You may transfer your permit between vehicles if you are driving a different car to campus that day.
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If you forget your permit, please obtain a temporary courtesy pass from University Police, Tallent 188. Do not park in the meters if you have forgotten your permit - meters are for visitors only.
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Commuter permits are valid in only the Union, Communication Arts, SAC, and Tallent lots, and are required from 6AM to 6:30PM, Monday through Friday.
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Residence life permits are valid only in Ranger Hall, University Apartments, and SAC lots (SAC until 2AM only). Overflow parking is available in specifically marked areas of the Union and Communication Arts lots. Residence life permits are required twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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Commuter lots (Union, Communication Arts, SAC and Tallent) are closed from 2AM until 6AM. Special permission must be obtained from University Police to park during closed hours.
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Visitors to the campus may:
- Stop at the University Police Department, Tallent Hall 188 (the east side of Wood Road, north of Orchard Courts apartments) and purchase a one-day, one-week, or one-month permit.
- Park at meters upon payment of the appropriate fee. Meters only accept quarters. 25 cents = 15 minutes.
- Obtain an overnight permit for a housing lot from either residence hall.
- Contact University Police in the event of special parking needs at (262) 595-2455.
- Frequent Disc Golf players may purchase a seasonal parking pass. For more information, contact University Police.
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Designated stalls for handicap/disabled parking are available in all campus lots.
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Handicap/Disabled persons may also park in metered areas on campus without feeding the meters.
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A current UWP permit and a disabled license plate/placard must be displayed.
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If a situation arises where you would need to find closer parking for a medical condition reason (such as a broken bone), contact your physician to obtain information on a temporary handicap permit.
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Groups who reserve rooms on campus for events should make parking arrangements through Union reservations when the room is being reserved.
| Annual (commuter) | Semester (commuter) | Reserved | Housing | |
| Student | $105.00 | $55.00 | not available | $110.00 |
| Faculty/Staff | $110.00 | $60.00 | $250.00 | not available |
Where To Purchase Parking Permits
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Commuter permits may be ordered on-line on Solar after August 14th, 2007 and picked up outside the campus bookstore between August 27th - September 8th, 2007 during bookstore hours. After September 8th, 2007, all commuter permits must be purchased and picked up at the University Police Department, Tallent 188
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Residence Life permits may be ordered on-line on Solar and picked up during check in at Ranger Hall on either September 3rd or 4th, 2007. After September 4th, 2007 all Residence Life permits must be purchased and picked up at the University Police Department, Tallent 188
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Faculty/Staff permits may be purchased at the police department in Tallent Hall or ordered on-line on Solar and either mailed or picked up at the University Police Department, Tallent 188
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Temporary and daytime visitor permits may be purchased at the University Police Department, Tallent 188
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Temporary overnight Residence Life permits may be purchased at the University Police Department, Tallent 188
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It is in your best interest to save the receipt from purchasing your permit in case it is lost or stolen.
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If your permit has been stolen: file a police report at the University Police Department, Tallent 188 and purchase a replacement permit for $10.
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If your permit has been lost: purchase a replacement permit for $25.
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Students and faculty/staff needing to return their parking permits within 30 days of purchase can fill out a refund request form at the University Police Department.
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The Directors of Police & Public Safety will review the request and either start the process to issue a refund check or deny the request.
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A full refund is not guaranteed. Proof of purchase is required.
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- Students, faculty, and staff are reminded that there is a free shuttle bus that operates Monday-Friday during the academic school year. Click here for the 2007-2008 shuttle bus schedule.
- The bus can accommodate 20 passengers plus 2 passengers with wheel chairs.
- In addition to the normal route around Inner Loop Road, the shuttle bus will also be making 3 trips during the day to McDonald's on Taylor Avenue (CTH X) & Meachem Road (CTY Y) in Racine. Click here for a map.
- The Kenosha Bus Route 1 serves Parkside. Click here for the schedule.



