Signage

This page shows and explains common signage that is displayed throughout UWM’s main campus. It is the responsibility of customers to read and understand the signage. Failure to obey posted signage may result in citations and/or other penalties. The following is not a comprehensive list of all signs on campus.

Information Sign: Payment Information Sign
  • What: There is no free parking on campus and all parking must be paid or validated in advance.
  • Who: This sign applies to all customers on campus.
  • Where: At the entrance of UWM parking lots and ungated garages.
  • When: The sign is in effect at all times. Most parking lots do NOT allow overnight parking from 2 am to 5 am.

No Free Parking Sign

Gray Sign: Payment or Validation Required
  • What: Customers who pay by the hour or who have validation can park in this space or section of spaces.
  • Who can park here: Customers who paid with:
    • Parkmobile
    • Passport
    • PayByPhone
    • Pay station/meter
    • Or their parking validated by a UWM department
  • When: The sign is in effect during all times.
Payment or Validation Sign
Black Sign: Reserved for Permit Holders Space Sign
  • What: This sign means the space is reserved for permit holders. Payment is otherwise required.
  • Who: This sign applies to permit holders with the specified permit or All Access permit holders.
  • When: Permit holders can parking any time from 5 am to 2 am. Typically, permits are required until a set time on weekdays, such at 3 pm or 4 pm. Customers without permits must pay for parking through app or pay station/meter after the permit only time period ends.

Reserved Permit Holders Sign

Unmarked Spaces
  • What: Not every space has a sign. Check adjacent spaces for instructions if there is no sign on your space. There should be another space with an arrow pointing towards your space, which provides the proper instructions.
  • Where: This applies across campus.
  • When: This applies at all times.