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WSU Vancouver

Permit pricing and display

Essential Parking Rates and Permit Management

Secure your parking access at WSU Vancouver with flexible permit options designed for students, faculty, and staff. Whether you require annual, semester, or quarter coverage, managing your vehicle access is streamlined through our online portal. WSU Vancouver utilizes a tiered parking system, allowing you to choose the lot color that best fits your campus needs and budget.

Proper permit display is essential for maintaining campus accessibility and following state regulations. All vehicles parked on campus must feature a valid permit during enforcement hours to avoid citations. By understanding the specific locations where your permit is valid, you contribute to an organized and efficient campus environment for the entire university community.

Buy parking permit Permit Display and Usage

Permit Guidelines

  • Virtual Permits: Your license plate is your permit.
  • Vehicle Limit: Register up to two vehicles per permit.
  • On-Campus Policy: Only one registered vehicle may be on campus at any given time.
  • Prorated Pricing: Listed prices reflect the full-term cost; rates decrease if purchased later in the semester or academic year.

Annual permits 2026 – 2027

  • Annual – Valid July 20, 2026 through August 23, 2027.
Lot colorCost
Orange$327.80
Green$279.39
Red$233.43
Gray$185.09

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Multi-semester permit

  • Valid July 20, 2026 through May 12, 2027
Lot ColorCost
Orange$264.49
Green$219.70
Red$174.15
Gray$128.78

Fall 2025 semester permit

  • Valid July 20, 2026 – January 11, 2027
Lot ColorCost
Orange$137.97
Green$125.73
Red$101.71
Gray$76.09

Spring 2027 semester permit

  • Valid December 7, 2026 through May 12, 2027
Lot ColorCost
Orange$137.97
Green$125.73
Red$101.71
Gray$76.09

Summer 2026 semester permit

  • Valid April 12, 2027 through August 23, 2027
Lot ColorCost
Orange$100.76
Green$94.40
Red$67.58
Gray$50.97

Clark College at WSU Vancouver quarter permits

Requires proof of current Clark College employee or student status

  • Fall – On sale and valid August 20, 2026 – December 15, 2026
  • Winter – On sale and valid December 4, 2026 – March 23, 2027
  • Spring – On sale and valid March 5, 2027 – June 22, 2027
Lot colorCost
Green$83.47
Red$62.20
Faculty Green parking permits for fall, winter and spring cost $241.49 and must be purchased in the Parking Services Office. If you are a full-time Clark College faculty member who teaches less than half your teaching load on the WSU Vancouver campus, you may be eligible for a waiver of your parking fees.

Motorcycle and moped permits

July 20, 2026 – August 23, 2027

Lot colorCostAdd to existing permit
Designated motorcycle spaces in Orange 2, Orange 3, Green 1, Gray 2$73.56$5.66

Permit display

Your vehicle license plate serves as your permit. Your vehicle must be registered to your permit prior to parking on campus. Vehicles without a parking permit may park in a timed zone or Blue Daily Pay Lot. Daily, quarter, semester and annual permits are not valid in metered spaces. Physical hang tag permits must have all information visible. Parking permits required Monday through Friday, year-round, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Type of permitDisplay position
Annual, semester and quarterLicense plate serves as permit
Scratch permit (hangtag)Face out on rear-view mirror, or clearly visible on dashboard
Online daily permitFace up on dashboard
Parking Services

Access or Update your Parking Profile

Starting fall 2025, your vehicle license plate will serve as your parking permit. Maximum of two license plates per permit, and only one vehicle is allowed on campus at any given time.

Contact Us

Public Safety & Campus Parking
Email Address parkingservices@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9002
Location Physical Plant Building (VPP)
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
Payment methods accepted Accepted online: VISA, MasterCard, Discover

Fall Semester Hours

  • Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 5:00pm

Besides parking maintenance and traffic management, parking fees pay for extra security patrol, AED maintenance, area lighting, door unlocks and jump starts, flag replacement, lost and found, and more.

Permit Display and Usage

Proper display of a valid permit is required in all vehicles parked on the WSU Vancouver campus Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. year-round.

Display Instructions

  • Placement: Display permits in the interior lower left-hand side of the windshield.
  • Visibility: Permit numbers and relevant dates must be visible from the outside.
  • Hangtags: Display face-out on the rearview mirror or clearly on the dashboard.
  • Citations: Vehicles not following these display provisions are subject to parking tickets per WAC 504-19-520.

Permit Type and Valid Location

Parking permits are not valid at meters, the daily pay lot, or timed visitor areas. Permits are transferable only between the holder’s registered vehicles.

Permit TypeWhere is it valid?
Orange (Annual/Semester)Any non-restricted space in Orange, Green, Red, or Gray lots.
Green (Annual/Semester)Any non-restricted space in Green, Red, or Gray lots.
Red (Annual/Semester)Any non-restricted space in Red or Gray lots.
Gray (Annual/Semester)Any non-restricted space in Gray lots.
Clark College (Quarter)Any non-restricted space in Green, Red, or Gray lots.
Blue (Daily Pay)Valid only in the Blue Lot. Visitor Info Here.