Who should use this form?
- Undergraduate students who meet eligibility criteria to apply for an annual base lot permit or UW Accessible permit.
- Graduate students without a UW or UW-affiliated employment appointment, or with an appointment classified as “student help” who want to apply for an annual base lot or UW Accessible permit. (This includes reduced cost permits.)
Who should not use this form?
- Graduate and professional students with UW or UW-affiliated employment appointments, such as a fellowship or a teaching, research, or project assistantship. Go directly to the Permit Application System to apply for parking.
- Any student who wants to purchase a permit that does not require an application. Go to the permit options page for more information.
The information in this form will be used by Transportation Services to assess eligibility to apply for a base lot parking permit. If you are eligible, you will be contacted with instructions on how to apply.
<< Student parking FAQ (PDF)
<< Student parking program information
Undergraduate student eligibility criteria
You must meet at least one of these criteria to be considered for the student parking program.
- Students who need accessible parking accommodations, primarily as approved by the McBurney Disability Resource Center.
- Commuting students from outside Madison. This is defined as one mile beyond Madison Metro Transit’s service area.
- Working students who use their vehicle at least three times a week for employment off campus. A signed letter from the employer listing scheduled work hours is required.
Applications lacking the proper documentation or information will be denied. Not all applicants will receive an offer. All citations or other unpaid fees due to UW Transportation Services must be paid prior to receiving a parking permit.