Parking and Vehicle Registration
Washington and Lee University provides extensive parking options to best accommodate the needs of the University community. Parking on campus is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and available parking is not guaranteed. All parking must be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in this policy.
Register Your Vehicle or Pay/Appeal Ticket
Vehicle Registration
All members of the university community must:
- Register their motor vehicles with the University Parking Services.
- Display a valid/current parking permit on their vehicle at all times when parked on campus.
Parking Restrictions
Fire lanes and visitor parking areas are strictly off-limits for registered vehicles.
- Firelanes are reserved for emergency vehicles at all times.
- A vehicle can never block, idle, park, or remain unattended in a firelane.
- Enforced 24/7.
- A citation will be issued and towing may be initiated without any communication.
- Students and Faculty/Staff are never considered visitors to campus.
Fifteen-minute parking spaces:
- May NOT be used for overnight parking.
- Must not exceed the 15-minute limit.
Permit Issuance
Registered vehicles will be issued permits based on the following criteria:
- Student Permits - Assigned by academic year and residential status.
- Faculty/Staff Permits - Based on employment classification and departmental allocation.
- Temporary Permits - Available for short-term needs or visitors with prior approval.
- Special Permits - For individuals with accessibility needs or special circumstances.
| Permit | Description | Specific Parking Locations or Residence Halls |
|---|---|---|
| F/S | Faculty/Staff member permit | Any University parking lot with the exception of the Nelson Street (Chi Psi) parking lot and any otherwise restricted spaces |
| C | Commuter permit issued to students who reside in off-campus housing | Parking Garage |
| DP | Davidson Park permit issued to residents of the Davidson Park houses | Davidson Park lot, Estill St. lot, Spotswood Drive lot, Varner Lane lot |
| FY | First Year student permit | Liberty Hall lot and West Denny lot |
| L | Law Student permit | Piney Woods Upper and Lower lots. |
| RA | Resident Adviser/Community Assistant student permit | Any student parking lot |
| RS | Red Square permit issued to residents of the Red Square houses | Corral lot, Jackson Ave. lot, Jefferson St. lot, Nelson St. lot, Red Square Lot |
| S | Sorority permit issued to residents of Sorority Housing | Sorority lot or Parking Garage |
| UD | Upper Division permit issued to residents of the Upper Division Housing area | Augusta Square lot, Liberty Hall lot, West Denny lot |
| WC | Woods Creek permit issued to residents of Woods Creek Apartments | Woods Creek lot, Parking Garage |
| WCE | Woods Creek East permit issued to residence of the Woods Creek East Apartments | Woods Creek Lot Only |
View a map of parking locations around campus.
Vehicle Permit Policies
All students, faculty, and staff must register motor vehicles-including motorcycles and mopeds-and display a valid/current parking permit to park on campus.
Registration Process
- Vehicle registration must be completed using the Washington and Lee sign-on in the OKTA Apps.
- Students may register one vehicle at a time.
- Faculty and staff may register up to two vehicles and must display their hangtag permit on any registered vehicle they park on campus.
- If a vehicle is replaced or its registration information changes, users must update their account in the online system.
Permit Fees
- Faculty/Staff (F/S) Permit - No Fee
- Resident Assistant (RA) Permit - No Fee
- All Other Permits - $65 per academic year
Fees must be paid before receiving the permit.
Lost or Temporary Permits
- Lost or stolen permits must be reported immediately to Washington and Lee University Public Safety.
- If a registered vehicle is temporarily unavailable (e.g., for maintenance), a temporary parking permit can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety.
Permit Display Requirements
- F/S Permits: Hangtag must be displayed on the rearview mirror, facing outward and clearly visible.
- Student Permits: Sticker-type permits must be applied to the lower left-hand corner of the rear window, unobstructed and unaltered.