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How Do Parking Permit Sales Work?

Faculty/staff permits are available to employees and affiliates. 

  • Premium Permits are sold as a renewal to current Premium Permit holders. Additional permits are sold from a waiting list as space allows.
  • Premium parking permissions are enforced through License Plate Recognition (LPR). No hangtags will be issued.
  • Non-Premium (FS3) and South Campus (C7) permits are available to all employees.

To be placed on a waiting 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.

 

Faculty/Staff Map

 

 

Which Permit is Right For Me?

Reserved permits are for employees who want a reserved parking option.  Contact Parking and Transportation at 270-745-2361 or transportation@wku.edu for details.
ASG permits are for employees working on the Hill or Alumni Square seeking a gated parking option.
FS1 permits are for employees working on the Hill who prefer to park close to their workplace.
FS2 permits are for employees working near Diddle Arena who prefer to park close to their workplace.
FS3 permits are for new employees and employees seeking a low-cost parking option on the perimeter of campus.
FS4 permits are for employees working near Gary Ransdell Hall, Jody Richards Hall, or the Gordon Ford College of Business who prefer to park close to their workplace.
FS5 permits are for employees working near Ogden College who prefer to park close to their workplace.
South Campus permits are for employees who work at South Campus or who want a low-cost park and ride option.
HS permits are for employees associated with Nursing School or DPT program.

Evening Parking (4:30 PM – 10:00 PM, weekdays): 

See Evening Parking Map

  • Mimosa Lot becomes a "AP" (All Permit) zone in the evening.  A current WKU permit is required for this lot. 
  • Remaining faculty/staff (FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4, and FS5) and Commuter lots become open lots, no permit required.

Please note:  Housing zones are enforced for Housing permits at all times.

Saturday and Sunday Parking: 

  • All parking lots are open; permits are not enforced.  Enforcement of Housing permits begins at 4:30 PM on Sunday afternoons.
  • Disability parking, safety violations and meters near residence halls are enforced at all times.

 

Permit Descriptions

R:  Reserved Permit - $805/year

The Reserved permit (R) allows parking in:

  • Your designated space from 7:30AM – 4:30PM weekdays or times posted.
    • If an unauthorized vehicle is parked in your space during business hours, call PTS at 270-745-2361 to have vehicle cited or towed. 
    • If spaces are used for events/maintenance during business hours, alternate parking will be provided.
  • Any non-reserved space in all zones

To request a Reserved permit, call 270-745-2361 or email PTS at transportation@wku.edu with a request for reserved parking.  Please name the lot in which you are interested.  Requests will be reviewed and assigned as space allows in the requested area.  Wait lists will be maintained for high demand areas. 

AS: Alumni Square Garage Permit - $305/year

The Alumni Square Garage permit (AS) allows parking in:

  • Anytime  
  • Commuter lots (except PS2, PS3, and Chestnut Street North Lot)
  • Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zone)
  • South Campus Park and Ride Commuter lots (C7) 
  • 4:30PM - 7:30AM weekdays
    • All lots except Housing.

Please note:  The Alumni Square Garage Permit is not honored in Housing zones. 

FS1, FS2, FS4, and FS5: Premium Parking - $270/year

The Premium Faculty/Staff permits (FS1, FS2, FS4, and FS5) allow parking in:

  • Your designated zone at all times
    • FS1 = Hilltop Lot, Normal Street South Lot, Mimosa Point, and Cherry Lot
    • FS2 = Lots around Diddle Arena and South Lawn Lot
    • FS4 - Mimosa Lot
    • FS5 = Chestnut Street North Lot
  • Non-Premium (FS3) lots
  • Commuter lots (except PS2, PS3, and Chestnut Street North Lot)
  • Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zone)
  • 4:30PM - 7:30AM weekdays
    • All lots except Housing.

Please note:  Faculty/Staff Premium Permits are not honored in Housing zones.

FS3: Non-Premium Parking - $130/year

The Non-Premium Faculty/Staff permit (FS3) allows parking in:

  • Non-Premium lots (FS3)
  • Commuter lots (except PS2, PS3, and Chestnut Street North Lot)
  • Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zone)
  • 4:30PM - 7:30AM weekdays
    • All lots except Housing.

Please note:  FS3 Non-Premium Permits are not honored in Housing zones.

C7: South Campus Park and Ride Permit - $55/year

The Park and Ride Faculty / Staff permit (C7) allows parking in:

  • Anytime 
  • 2:00PM - 7:30AM weekdays
    • C1 (Parking Structure 2)
    • C4 (Park Street Lot)
    • C6 Russellville Road West Park and Ride Lot
    • Lots zoned "OZ" (Overflow Zones).
  • 4:30PM - 7:30AM weekdays
    • All lots except Housing.

D1: Disability Parking - $130/year

A WKU Disability permit is required to park in disability parking spaces on campus.  For more information regarding disability parking requirements, click HERE. 

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 Last Modified 5/28/26