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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.

Bike information

U-Pass (local bus service)

Amtrak

The La Crosse Amtrak Station is located roughly a mile north of campus. The La Crosse Amtrak station is on the Empire Builder line which connects Chicago to Minneapolis and then to the west coast.

  • Stops include Fargo, ND; St. Cloud, MN; St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN; Red Wing, MN; Winona, MN; La Crosse, WI; Tomah, WI; Wisconsin Dells, WI; Portage, WI; Columbus, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Glenview, IL; and Chicago, IL.

Regional Bus Service

  • Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit (S.M.R.T.) - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Cartwright Center on State Street
  • Coach USA - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Student Union on Farwell Street
    • Coach USA offers service to/from Madison and Milwaukee.  Tickets may be purchased online. 
  • Jefferson Bus Lines - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Student Union on Farwell Street
    • Jefferson Lines turns college campuses into convenient student bus stops through our College Connection program. Passengers enjoy all amenities of Your #1 Bus Experience, including free WiFi, electrical outlets, reclining seats, and in-bus restrooms, plus a 15% student discount on tickets. With affordable tickets, comfortable travel, and all you need within walking distance of class, College Connection makes travel easy, affordable, and enjoyable whether, it’s a weekend away or a holiday at home. The program currently serves over 15 universities across four states, with stops at University of Minnesota campuses, North Dakota State, Iowa State, University of Wisconsin campuses, and more. To learn more, visit our website at JeffersonLines.com or contact us at (858) 800-8898.
Coach USA and Jefferson Bus Lines pick-up location

Airport shuttle

Groome Transportation provides eight round trips each day between La Crosse and Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, and 10 round trips each day between La Crosse and Rochester. The shuttle picks up and drops off at the Whitney Center and offers 24 hour customer service to assist with unexpected flight changes. 

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