Commuter Parking
How Do Parking Permit Sales Work?
Commuter permit sales are available to students living off campus. Commuter permits are sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. A wait list will be available for each lot after that permit sells out. Wait lists are released weekly throughout the year. To be placed on a wait list, use the permit wait list option on your WKU PARKING ACCOUNT .
Please note: parking lots may be reserved at any time for events or maintenance. Monitor WKU e-mail or PTS Facebook / Twitter pages for service announcements.
Permit Descriptions
AS: Alumni Square Garage Permit (24/7 access) - $275/Year
The Alumni Square Garage Commuter permit (AS) allows parking in:
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Alumni Square Garage, 24/7 access .
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South Campus Commuter Park and Ride Lots (C7)
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2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, AC permits are honored in Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
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Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permit is also honored in all lots except Housing.
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AS permits are recommended for students taking classes on the north end of campus (The Hill) or who need to park on campus for an extended amount of time.
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Served by the Kentucky Street Route.
AC: Alumni Square Garage Permit (6:00 AM - 9:00 PM) - $225/Year
The Alumni Square Garage Commuter permit (AC) allows parking in:
- Alumni Square Garage, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM weekdays.
- Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones)
- South Campus Commuter Park and Ride Lots (C7)
- 2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, AC permits are honored in Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
- Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permit is also honored in all lots except Housing.
- AC permits are recommended for students taking classes on the north end of campus (The Hill).
- Served by the Kentucky Street Route.
HS: Health Sciences - $135/Year
The Health Sciences permit (HS) allows parking in:
- The WKU Medical Center Gated Lot at the Medical Center Complex downtown
- The Medical Center Garage 5th Floor
- Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones) on the main campus
- C7 South Campus Park and Ride lots
- 2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, also honored in Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
- Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permit is also honored in all lots except Housing.
- Available only to students enrolled in the Nursing School or DPT program.
C1, C2: Main Campus Premium Permits - $245/year
The Premium Commuter permits (C1 and C2) allow parking in:
- Your designated zone at all times:
- C1 = Parking Structure 2
- C2 = Chestnut Street North Lot
- Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones) on the main campus
- C7 South Campus Park and Ride lots
- 2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, also honored in Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
- Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permit is also honored in all lots except Housing.
- C1 permits are recommended for students taking classes in the center of campus. Served by the Campus Circulator Route.
- C2 permits are recommended for students taking classes in the Ogden College Hall area. Served by the South Campus Route.
C3, C4, C5: Non-Premium Commuter Permits - $125/year
The Non-Premium Commuter permits (C3 - C5) allow parking in:
- Your designated zone at all times:
- C3 = Kentucky Street Lot
- Provides parking in the Commuter section of Kentucky Street Lot.
- C4 = Park Street Lot
- Provides parking in the Park Street Lot located on Park Street between Cabell Street
and 14th Avenue. Served by the South Campus Route.
- Provides parking in the Park Street Lot located on Park Street between Cabell Street
and 14th Avenue. Served by the South Campus Route.
- C5 = Parking Structure 3
- Provides parking in Parking Structure 3, located on the south end of campus in the
Creason Lot.
Served by the Kentucky Street Route and the Campus Circulator Route.
- Provides parking in Parking Structure 3, located on the south end of campus in the
Creason Lot.
- C3 = Kentucky Street Lot
- Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones) on the main campus
- C7 South Campus Park and Ride Lots. Served by the South Campus Route.
- 2:00 PM - 7:30AM weekdays, also honored in Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
- Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permit is also honored in all lots except Housing.
C6, C7: Park and Ride Permits - $50/year
The Park and Ride Commuter permits (C6 and C7) allow parking in:
- Your designated zone at all times.
- C6 = Russellville Road West Lot
- Provides a convenient, low cost park and ride option. Served by the Campus Circulator Route.
- Anytime in C7 (South Campus Park and Ride lots)
- 2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, also honored Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4).
- C7 = South Campus Park and Ride lots
- Provides low cost parking on South Campus, located 2 miles south of main campus. Served by the South Campus Route.
- The C7 South Campus Park and Ride Permit is recommended for Commuter students who are seeking a low cost parking option, who come to campus occasionally, or who have evening classes.
- 2:00 PM - 7:30 AM weekdays, also honored Parking Structure 2 (C1) and Park Street Lot (C4), and lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones)
- C6 = Russellville Road West Lot
- Between 4:30 PM and 7:30 AM, Mon-Fri., permits are also honored in all lots except Housing.
PR: Prepay Reservations Permit - $10 / initial permit fee
- The Prepay Reservations Permit (PR) is an option for Commuters who occasionally park on campus.
- The PR permit provides a pay-as-you-go daily parking alternative to an annual parking permit. The Prepay Reservations program has two pieces that work together: the prepay reservations parking website (where you will make your reservation), and your PR permit (which will grant you access to the parking facility on the day of your reservation).
- With your PR Permit in hand, go to the WKU prepay parking reservation website: (wku.pmreserve.com). Follow the instructions to:
- Create and log in to your account
- Select a parking facility
- Select the date you would like to park
- Enter you PR Permit number (this is very important)
- Select your parking option
- Check out your shopping cart
- Once you have completed your parking reservation, you are ready to park on campus.
- Make sure your PR permit is displayed on your rear-view mirror.
- PR permit access will be limited to specific lots and sold on a first come, first served basis.
- Parking availability may change from day to day. Daily parking will always be available in the Campbell Lane Park and Ride lot.
- Your PR Permit will only be valid for the date and location purchased.
- Reservations are also honored after 4:30 PM on dates purchased in AP - All Permit zones and the Mimosa Lot.
- With an active reservation, a motorcycle with a PR permit can park in the PR spaces including gated lots.
- Without a PR or WKU permit, a reservation can be made with a license plate number. The reservation will allow parking in PR spaces but not gated lots. A PR permit is required to open gates in gated lots.
- See the Prepay Reservation Fees.
NOTE: Any active annual WKU permit may be used to make a reservation as well.
D2: Disability Parking - $125/Year
A WKU Disability Permit is required to park in disability parking spaces on campus. For more information regarding disability parking requirements, click HERE.
Evening Parking (After 4:30PM)
- Commuter zones do not require a permit after 4:30PM.
- Mimosa Lot becomes "AP" (All Permit) zones in the evening. A current WKU permit is required for Hilltop Lot.
- Faculty/staff (FS1, FS2, FS3) and Commuter (C1 - C7) lots become open lots, no permit required.
- All Housing zones are enforced in the evening.
- Meters located near residence halls are enforced 7:30AM - 10:30PM daily.
- Regents Pay Lot and Pearce Ford Tower Loop - fees are assessed 7:30AM - 10:30PM daily.
Weekend Parking (4:30PM Fri – 4:30PM Sun):
- Beginning 4:30PM Friday - Housing, Commuter, and Faculty/Staff lots are open. Permits
are not required.
- Meters, disability parking, and safety violations are enforced at all times.
- Enforcement of Housing permits resumes at 4:30PM on Sunday afternoons.

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