Every motorist desiring to park on campus is required to register with the WCU Parking Operations Office and to pay the parking permit fee. Additionally, every motorist must have proof of ownership to register any vehicle on campus and in accordance with North Carolina general statutes, students are required to show proof of insurance.
Bicycle permits are free of charge and not required. Students are encouraged to register so that there is a record on file with the Parking Operations Office. Learn more and register your bicycle here.
The Chancellor of Western Carolina University shall have authority to establish the
number of vehicles any motorist may register and operate pursuant to these regulations.
REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE
Freshman Resident < 30 hours credit
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $400
Sophomore Resident 30 - 59 hours credit
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $400
Junior Resident 60 - 89 hours credit
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $400
Senior Resident > 90 hours credit and Resident Graduates
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $324
Commuter
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $324
Long-Term Storage Parking
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $100
Motorcycle Parking
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $42
Student Day Pass:
$5/day.
Student Week Pass:
$8/week.
Permits are prorated for Spring and Summer.
Reserved
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $588
BASED ON SALARY:
Permanent Employees > $100k
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $363
Permanent Employees $75k - $99,999
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $288
Permanent Employees $50k - $74,999
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $249
Permanent Employees $35k - $49,999
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $210
Permanent Employees $25k - $34,999
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $168
Permanent Employees < $24,999
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $132
Motorcycle Parking
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 = $42.00
If you are full-time staff or faculty and have previously enrolled in the payroll deduction program and have a parking permit, you do not need to do anything. One of the advantages of this program is that the permits are continuous as long as the member remains enrolled in the payroll deduction program. If you need to change your vehicle or license plate information, you may do so online. If your permit is lost or damaged, please contact the Parking Operations Office.
If you are full-time staff or faculty and do not have a parking permit but need to obtain one, please come by the Parking Operations Office to enroll in the payroll deduction program and receive your permit.
If you are a part-time or hourly University employee, or employed by a vendor, you need to obtain a new parking permit for the next academic year. The new permits will be available for sale in July. You may purchase the permit at the Parking Operations Office with a debit or credit card. Employees wishing to pay by cash or check must first pay for the permit at the Cashier's Office and then bring the receipt to the Parking Operations Office.