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Permit Sale Instructions

 2025-26 Student Parking Permit Sale Information  

 Permit Sale Dates  

  • Monday, July 7 at 9am: Returning or Transfer UWL students with more than 60 credits, includes graduate students    
  • Monday, July 14 at 9am: Returning or Transfer UWL students with less than 60 credits    
  • Monday, July 21 at 9am: All new UWL students with an admit term of summer or fall   

 Permits will not be available for purchase on the weekends of July 12-13 and July 19-20  (4:00 pm Friday – 9:00 am Monday).  

 Parking Portal  

Permits are sold online through the Parking Portal using your UWL login credentials.  DO NOT CREATE A GUEST ACCOUNT. If you created a guest account or have a previous guest account, contact Parking Services so the guest account can be deleted.   

We strongly encourage students to test their access to the Parking Portal prior to the start of the permit sale on July 7th.  If you experience any issues, please contact us at 608-785-8061.   

Important Information Before You Enter the Parking Portal  

  1. By purchasing a permit, you enter into a contract with UWL and agree to abide by UWL parking policies.   
  2. Students living in the residence halls may purchase a resident (R lot) permit, and students living off campus may purchase a commuter (C lot) permit.  Commuter permits are not valid for overnight parking on campus.    
  3. Review the campus map to determine which lots you want to prioritize. Note the locations of resident and commuter lots. Lots are sold first come, first served. If a parking lot is not listed, it is sold out.   
  4. Have your vehicle information (make, model, color) and license plate number ready to enter into the permit sale portal. This can be done prior to the sale by clicking the “Vehicle” link at the top of the Parking Portal. The vehicle must be registered to the student or an immediate family member.   

Permit Purchase Instructions  (VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS)  

  1. Login in to the UWL Parking Portal with your UWL Net ID (not your email address)   
  2. Select “Get Permit”   
  3. Read instructions, select student type (commuter or resident), and Click Next   
  4. Select permit, read policies, and Check “I have read and accept the above permit agreement”, and Click Next   
  5. Select or add vehicle(s), and Click Next  
  6. Choose lot (if a lot is not listed it is SOLD OUT), and Click Next  
  7. Confirm purchase   
  8. Check out  
  9. If you have successfully completed these steps, you will see a payment receipt screen and will also receive a “Receipt for your transaction” email from parking@uwlax.edu.    

Questions  

Please call Parking Services at 608.785.8061 or email us with questions.   

Street Parking Info

The streets around the UWL parking ramp (Farwell, 16th, and 17th Streets) require UWL permits or campus payment. 

The City of La Crosse charges for hourly parking around the campus perimeter. This map of the areas around campus shows where you can expect to pay to park. 

Be sure to check the signs on the streets or contact our office for assistance.

Rendering of New Parking Ramp at Lot C-10

Parking Services is excited to announce that construction of a new parking ramp on the C-10 (Lowe CFA) lot will begin shortly.  The ramp will have the following features:

  • 550 parking spaces
  • EV charging stations with expansion potential for additional stations
  • Stormwater management
  • Designed and built to accommodate a future solar canopy

Watch the construction here!

The new ramp will provide much needed parking in a vibrant area of campus.  We hope you join us as we celebrate this addition to the UWL campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will construction last?

The project is expected to be completed by December 2025.

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Where will people park during this project?

Those with a C-10 permit have been reassigned to a different commuter lot.  Individuals using the Passport Parking app can park using the app in C-1, C-2, C-3, C-7, C-9, C-12, or on levels 1-3 of the parking ramp.  There is no short-term parking available in C-6, C-8, C-11, or C-14.  Please refer to the campus map for lot locations. 

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Where is accessible parking located during this project?

Accessible parking is available on the west side of the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts, the west side of Centennial Hall, and on the east side of Morris Hall. 

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Why was this location chosen for the new ramp?

This area of campus has a significant demand for parking as it serves the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts, Centennial Hall, Morris Hall, the Wing Technology Center, and the Murphy Library and Resource Center.  The location of the ramp was included in the 2018 Campus Master Plan. 

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How many spaces will be in the new ramp?

There will be 550 spaces in the new ramp, which is a net gain of 440 spaces compared to the existing surface lot. 

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What features will the new ramp have?

The ramp will have EV charging stations with the expansion potential for additional stations.  There will be stormwater management.  The ramp has been designed and will be built to accommodate a future solar canopy.  It will also include covered bike parking.

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Is there a need for another ramp?

There are over 500 individuals on the wait list to secure a parking permit.  The southwest area of campus has significant demand for parking as it serves a vibrant part of campus.  Future proposed construction on campus will likely lead to a loss of existing surface lot parking.

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What is UWL doing to encourage alternative transportation to campus?

All students can ride the MTU at no charge by showing their campus ID.  Employees and retirees can purchase a discounted MTU pass at the Cashier’s Office.  Parking Services promotes local and regional bus ridership, biking, and walking at all START (freshmen registration) days, at Admitted Student and Transfer Student days, via our website, through emails, and on campus video display boards.  Other offices on campus also promote sustainability and champion alternative transportation. 

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