Visitors can check the UWM Parking Finder powered by Modii for directions to lots with vacant parking spaces for visitors.
There is no free parking on campus. Parking is enforced at all times 24 hours / 7 days a week. There is no grace period before parking has been paid for or after the paid time has expired. This applies to students, faculty/staff, visitors, contractors, and customers with accessibility needs.
Visitor News
- uwmpark@uwm.edu
- 414-229-4000
- UWM Student Union WG25, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Open: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Students, faculty/staff, and their guests can consult the following for information about parking on UWM:
Daytime Visitor Parking
Visitors can park at any of the following lots designated for public parking. Payment options vary by where you park:
- Lubar, NWQ, Pavilion/Klotsche, and Student Union Garages: Customers pull a ticket on entering a garage. Payment is required before leaving the garage. Losing your ticket prior to exiting the garage or having insufficient payment on exiting may result in extra fees. See the gated garage payment options page for more information.
- All other locations require payment on arrival. You must enter your vehicle’s license plate in an approved payment channel. Use contactless payment providers like ParkMobile, Passport, or PayByPhone. Meters available in select lots. Failure to pay or obey parking signage may result in a citation. See the surface lots and ungated garages payment options page for more information.
Daytime Parking Locations
| Mobile Lot # | Lot Name | Mobile App Usage | Pay Machine | Public Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59001 | Library/Garland | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | No | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59033 | Lubar/Business | No | No | Yes |
| 59007 | SARUP/ Engelmann | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59008 | Chapman/Enderis | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59009 | Zelazo | Yes | Yes – After 3 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 3 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59033 | Pavilion Garage | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59012 | Merrill Circle | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59013 | Mellencamp | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59015 | Klotsche | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59016 | Mitchell | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59018 | Power Plant | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59019 | Holton | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59020 | Cunningham | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59033 | Union | No | No | Yes |
| 59023 | EMS Garage | Yes | No | None |
| 59024 | Sandburg | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59026 | Kenilworth | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59027 | RiverView | No | No | No |
| 59028 | Cambridge | No | No | No |
| 59030 | UPARK | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59033 | NWQ Garage | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59034 | NWQ Surface Lot | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59035 | Day Care | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59036 | Honors College | Yes | No | Yes |
Overnight Visitor Parking
Visitor overnight parking is available for a fee at NWQ Garage, Pavilion Garage, and Sandburg Garage (dependent on space availability). Overnight parking at Sandburg can be reserved through onsite pay stations or through a contactless payment method (such as Parkmobile, Passport, or PayByPhone). If you do not have a residential permit and need overnight parking at NWQ or Pavilion garage, please email uwmpark@uwm.edu or call 414-229-4000 for permission. Visitor overnight parking is not allowed at other locations on campus. Individuals staying at Kenilworth Garage may be eligible for parking; contact University Housing for more information.
Contractor parking is available with a “K” permit at outdoor lots at the all-day special visitor rate of $12 a day. Monthly “K” Permits cost $124 each. Vendors and contractors can purchase daily and monthly passes through the Parking Portal. You will need to create an account to purchase the permit.
Use the UWM Parking Finder app powered by Modii to determine where you can park. (Be sure to filter to K Permit in the Parking Finder to get the best results.) Typically, you are able to park in spaces with yellow “payment or validation required” signs.
If you have multiple workers coming to campus at the same time, you will need a separate permit for each person. Only one vehicle under a permit can be on campus at any time. So, if two workers need to be here, you need two permits.
Alternatively, you can pay by the hour using contactless payment methods in the following lots:
| Mobile Lot # | Lot Name | Mobile App Usage | Pay Machine | Public Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59001 | Library/Garland | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | No | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59033 | Lubar/Business | No | No | Yes |
| 59007 | SARUP/ Engelmann | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59008 | Chapman/Enderis | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 4 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59009 | Zelazo | Yes | Yes – After 3 PM/ Anytime Weekends | Yes – After 3 PM/ Anytime Weekends |
| 59033 | Pavilion Garage | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59012 | Merrill Circle | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59013 | Mellencamp | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59015 | Klotsche | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59016 | Mitchell | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59018 | Power Plant | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59019 | Holton | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59020 | Cunningham | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59033 | Union | No | No | Yes |
| 59023 | EMS Garage | Yes | No | None |
| 59024 | Sandburg | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59026 | Kenilworth | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59027 | RiverView | No | No | No |
| 59028 | Cambridge | No | No | No |
| 59030 | UPARK | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 59033 | NWQ Garage | Yes | Yes in Public Spaces | Yes |
| 59034 | NWQ Surface Lot | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59035 | Day Care | Yes | No | Yes |
| 59036 | Honors College | Yes | No | Yes |
See the Department Validations page for more information.
Attention UWM Event Planners: Transportation Services strongly recommends that you work with our team when planning any large event on campus.
Even if you are not planning on reserving or validating parking for an event, working with Transportation Services helps us adjust resources to handle increased parking demands and coordinate with other events on campus.
Please reach out to Transportation Services Event Planning Contacts listed below if you have any questions.
- kenneyr@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6764
- Transportation Services, Student Union WG 25
Primary Contact: Parking events, garage maintenance and issues
Secondary Contact: UWM Fleet Vehicles
- ahinchey@uwm.edu
- 414-251-5196
- Transportation Services, Student Union WG 25
Primary Contact: Permit purchases, parking events and validations
Secondary Contact: UWM Fleet Vehicles
Parking Validations and Reservations
Parking validations and reservations should be made in advance to ensure that there is enough space. Check the Parking Validations tab for more information.
Event Pick Up and Drop Off
Even if guests are not parking at UWM, vehicles picking up and dropping off guests may cause traffic congestion. To ensure safety, please work with Transportation Services and if needed University Police for traffic control.