SHORT TERM PARKING PERMITS
Visitors, UW employees and some qualifying students who need campus parking for several consecutive days but not the entire quarter may find Short Term Permits a convenient parking option. This type of permit is available to faculty, staff, students or UW affiliates at day ($4.25) and evening ($1.30) rates. The rate for non-UW affiliates is $11/day and $5/night. Short Term Permits are frequently issued to conference and workshop participants. Call the Permits Office at 206-221-3701 for details.
Employees who purchase the Short Term Permit :
- are assigned to a lot based on the priority code of their job classification and space availability at the time of purchase.
- may proceed to their overflow lot when their assigned parking lot is full.
- may request an Out-of-Area Permit from any gatehouse on the rare occasion when a meeting or class requires parking in a different lot. (Note: Out of Area permit usage is monitored).
- may park in any unrestricted lot after 4 p.m. without stopping at a gatehouse . Check the parking area signs to be sure the area/space is not restricted “At All Times, On All Days” to specific types of permits.
- may park in load zones for the posted time.
- may park in E8 while using the IMA facilities.
Short Term Permits Purchased by non-UW affiliates:
- are assigned to a lot based on space availability at the time of purchase.
- may proceed to their overflow lot when their assigned parking lot is full.
- may park in any unrestricted lot after 4 p.m. without stopping at a gatehouse . Check the parking area signs to be sure the area/space is not restricted “At All Times, On All Days” to specific types of permits.
- may park in load zones for the posted time.
Eligible students who purchase the Short Term Permit:
- are assigned to a student lot based on space availability.
- may proceed to their overflow lot when their assigned parking lot is full.
- may park in any unrestricted lot after 4 p.m. without stopping at a gatehouse. Check the parking area signs to be sure the area/space is not restricted “At All Times, On All Days” to specific types of permits.
- may park in load zones for the posted time.
- may park in E8 while using the IMA facilities. (Excludes permit holders assigned to E10 through E13, C12 through C15, C21 and N24 lots).
Faculty/staff and students who purchase a Short Term Night Permit:
- are assigned to a lot based on space availability.
- may stop at a gatehouse for an out-of-area permit when their assigned lot is full or on the occassion where they must park elsewhere.
- may park in load zones for the posted time.
- may stop at a gatehouse for an out-of-area permit to park in E8 while using the IMA facilities.
How to Purchase
- Purchases are made at either Parking Services office or through a sponsoring UW department or program.
- Bring in a Customer Information Form if you are a faculty or staff member or student purchasing for the first time or if your personal or vehicle information has changed.
- Temporary/hourly employees must also bring a completed Employment Verification Letter .
- Bring in your Husky Card (UW ID card) , vehicle make and license plate information.
- Accepted methods of payment include cash/check, Visa/Mastercard, Husky Card Account and pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible employees.
- Permits may be purchased or canceled at any time at Parking Services.
- Permits/U-PASSes may not be purchased by mail or online at this time.
- Permits/U-PASSes are the property of the university and must be returned to Parking Services when canceled for any reason.
- Parking violations must be settled prior to purchasing a permit.
Prorated refunds are available on unexpired permits paid for by cash or check.










