Parking and Transportation
Getting to and From Campus
For visitors, students and faculty/staff alike, parking can cause confusion on a college campus. At UWEC, we want everyone to be informed about what our parking system looks like and never be left wondering, can I park here?
Updates for Summer 2024
Enforcement hours as follow:
- May 16 - Sept 3: UWEC parking permits are not required in upper campus parking lots with ‘R’ designated parking stalls, the Bollinger lot with ‘B’ designated parking stalls, and the Activity lot with ‘A’ designated parking stalls.
- All other parking regulations, including lower campus Visitor Lot A and Visitor Lot B will be enforced over Summer 2024.
Parking lot changes effective the week of May 20th: Please note new signs and zones.
Please familiarize yourself with these changes when parking in these areas: Click here on this interactive map
Our Focus
Parking policies and regulations at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are aimed at enhancing public safety, maintaining flexibility and choice, meeting customer demand for convenience and affordability and supporting the University's mission and goals. The parking and transportation unit has a comprehensive approach that includes managing parking assets, promoting transit and alternative modes of transportation.
Parking Permit
A parking permit is required to park on campus except in metered stalls. This means that all faculty, staff, and students that wish to park on campus during enforcement hours must have a valid University parking permit or pay at a parking meter.
Get a permit
Visitor Parking
Are you planning on visiting UWEC? Find out where you should park and how to get a visitor permit to make your trip to UWEC much easier.
Learn more about visitor parking
Maps and Directions
Whether you're touring colleges, coming to campus for an event, or cheering on the Blugolds, we're sure you'll enjoy the view here in Eau Claire. We can't wait to see you on campus!
Find out how to get here