Frequently Asked Questions
Parking Services
124 George Stien Building
1925 Maria Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(north of the smoke stack)
Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
After hours messages can be left at 346-3900 or via email at Parking.Services@uwsp.edu and we will respond as soon as possible.
Permit areas are restricted to permit holders from 2am-7pm, Monday-Friday, except lot H, which is restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Permit areas are open from 7pm-2am Monday-Friday and on weekends.
Meters are enforced Monday-Friday 6am-7pm. Meters are open Monday-Friday 7pm-2am and on weekends. Parking is prohibited in metered areas Monday-Friday 2am-6am - no overnight parking allowed. (Notes on vehicles at meters are not honored in lieu of a permit.)
Parking in disabled stalls, fire zones, UW vehicle stalls, specifically reserved stalls, loading zones, and no parking areas (including the grass and sidewalks) is restricted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Persons with disabilities can park in the disabled stalls across campus and at any parking meter WITHOUT plugging the meter if a valid state handicap tag is displayed, the vehicle has disabled license plates, or the vehicle has a university-issued disabled permit. Disabled tags and plates are not honored in permit areas without a valid UWSP permit.
Lot Q will be open the first five days of classes each semester as a service to residence hall students with moving in tasks. Vehicles do not need to have a permit in Lot Q for the first 5 days of fall and spring terms.
Mopeds can park by the bike racks on campus without contacting Parking Services. Mopeds need to have a moped license plate.
Motorcycles with a motorcycle plate need to purchase a cycle parking permit and must park in designated motorcycle stalls.
All UWSP parking lots are enforced year round and regulations are in effect anytime classes are in session; fall, winterim, spring and summer sessions.
Parking when classes are not in session:
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Parking is open in student lots J, P, & Q and student/staff lots T & W.
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Vehicles with any faculty/staff permit can use lots D, E, R, & V.
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Faculty/staff lots A, H, K, S, & Z are always restricted to permit holders.
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Meters are enforced according to posted regulations at all times.
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All faculty/staff permit lots are restricted to valid decal holders beginning seven (7) days prior to the start of classes for the fall semester. Student permits must be displayed by the first day of classes.
Parking on the city streets is enforced by the Stevens Point Police Department and all questions can be directed to that agency 715-346-1500. Signs on the streets explain the regulations for those areas, but differ by location. No parking on city streets allowed from 2am-6am - no overnight parking. Citations issued by the Stevens Point Police Department can be resolved at 1515 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
UWSP Parking Procedures & Regulations are located here.
Citation payment can be made in person at the Parking Services Office, via the U.S. Mail (postage required), through Campus Mail (no postage needed), or deposited into the PURPLE fine boxes located across campus. The yellow fine boxes are for citations issued by the Stevens Point Police Department.
Citation amount will escalate if not paid within 21 days of the date of issue.
Appeal forms are available from the Parking Services Office, however, the citation must be paid prior to filing an appeal. The appeal is reviewed by the Appeals Committee, which is made up of university faculty, staff, and students. The committee can either uphold, reduce, or void the citation. If need be, a refund will be issued.
Persons with window permits can call Parking Services and register the temporary car for a single day, acquire a temporary permit (at no charge) from Parking Services for an extended period, or purchase a second decal from Parking Services if the car is used regularly and registered to you or your family.
Persons with hanging permits need to merely transfer that hangtag to the temporary vehicle and need not contact Parking Services. Temporary permits and additional vehicle permits are not available to persons with hanging permits.
• I went to park in my assigned lot and it was full, what should I do?
If your assigned lot is full, you can park in another permit lot (faculty-staff in faculty-staff lots and students in student lots). Then call Parking Services to report the problem and prevent a citation from being issued.
• I work at night, do I have to pay the full permit price?
The university provides the "N" decal for night staff. This permit is good from 10:30 pm-7:00 am in any permit area accept H. It is not valid at meters. The cost for the year is $24.35
• When can I apply for parking?
Student parking applications for the following academic year are accepted beginning May 12. Student assignments are strictly first come, first serve. After all lots are full, a waiting list is created. When space becomes available we assign from this list.
• I will only be attending UWSP for one semester, do I have to pay the full permit price?
Students needing a permit for the fall semester only need to pay the full permit price. At the end of the fall semester, the permit can be returned to Parking Services and a 40% refund of the purchase price will be issued.
Students needing a permit for the spring semester only MUST apply early. Parking permits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Example: a student who is studying abroad the first semester and will be on campus second semester. The parking permit will be held in the Parking Services Office for pick-up after the end of the first semester. The permit price is 60% of the annual price.
• I received a permit but no longer need it, what can I do?
The unused permit can be returned to the Parking Services Offices before the start of classes for a full refund.
The university provides a courtesy parking permit to retirees at no charge. The hangtag permit is valid for life and can be moved to other vehicles. The hangtag permit is valid in all university permit lots except D, Z and meters.
• How much are the meters and what is the maximum parking time?
University meters are $0.50 per hour ($0.25 for 1/2 hour). 12-hour meters are located in Lot X; 4-hour meters in Lots R and V; and 2-hour meters in Lots F, F-West, G, and Z. See map.
• I parked at a meter and it was malfunctioning (e.g. did not accept coins, screen is blank, screen says failed), what should I do?
You can continue to park at the meter, but you MUST call Parking Services (346-3900) and give the meter number, problem, and your license plate number to prevent a citation from being issued.
The university provides the "L" decal especially for evening students. This decal allows the student to park in any permit lot (except G, H ) after 3pm. The cost for the L decal is $50.35 (including tax) for the year and provides the best deal for your money. The decal does not allow you to park at meters, in disabled stalls, fire zones, or no parking areas. It is also valid ONLY after 3pm.
• I have classes later in the evening and don't want a permit, what can I do?
Permit lots are restricted to permit holders until 7pm, Monday through Friday. A permit is required to use these lots. Meters are enforced until 7pm.
Visitor information has its own page, located here.
• I locked my keys in my vehicle or my vehicle broke down in one of the lots, what should I do?
Call Parking Services (346-3900) to explain the problem and to prevent a citation. Office personnel will also give you further information, which may include an additional fee. The university cannot unlock vehicles due to liability issues.
• How do I report damage to my car that occurred while parked on campus?
Any damage to your vehicle should be reported to UWSP Protective Services, 346-3456. The university assumes no responsibility for the damage.
If you notice a physical hazard in a parking lot that may pose a problem (such as glass or physically damaged meters), please contact Parking Services at 346-3900 or 346-2188.