UWO Parking - Citations

Do you ticket during school breaks, summers, and interims? Back to Top of Page
YES. The Parking Services Department enforces all parking rules and regulations year-round, regardless of whether classes are in session or not.

I have a car pool (on a hook) permit but I don’t have it with me today, what should I do?
There are four options: Back to Top of Page

You may come into the Parking Services Office and request a free one-day temporary permit.
You may purchase a one-day permit at the Information Booth at a cost of $2.00.
You may use a meter ($.50 / hour).
You may opt to park on the city streets.

I just received a parking ticket that I feel was unjustly given, what should I do? Back to Top of Page
You have the option to appeal this citation. An appeal of a citation is due in the Parking Services Office within 3 days after the citation is written (weekends and holidays are not included). The appeal may be submitted via our website at Citations & Appeals or in writing on either the Appeals Form that is provided in the Parking Office or on a plain sheet of paper. Please remember to include your Name, Address, Citation Number, and Explanation. Appeals may be mailed, faxed to (920) 424-0906 or e-mailed to parking@pobox.uwosh.edu.

I have a guest speaker or perspective employee coming to campus, how can I ensure that he/she is not ticketed? Back to Top of Page
It is the policy of the Parking Services Office to offer guest speakers for classes or other academic events and perspective employees free parking permits. It is necessary for the host to secure this permit. Forms are available in the Parking Services Office upon request. Once the form is completed and returned to the Parking Services Office a free special permit will be issued. It is always a good idea to inform your guest as to where the permit should be displayed and the location of the lots where the permit is valid.

If I put my flashers on, will I still get a ticket? Back to Top of Page
YES, if you are parked illegally with or without flashers, you will receive a ticket.

What forms of payment do you accept? Back to Top of Page
The Parking Services Office accepts cash, check, credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) or you if you are a UWO student, it can be billed to your student account or you may use any money on your TitanCard. Fulltime employees of the university can also have the cost of parking permits deducted from their payroll checks. This is only an option for permits purchased near the beginning of the academic school year.

I have tickets that I can’t afford to pay at this time, does the Parking Services Office take charge cards? Back to Top of Page
YES, the Parking Services Office does accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

What kinds of parking permits are offered? Back to Top of Page
For the types of permits we offer and pricing please see our Parking Permits webpage.

When does my parking permit expire? Back to Top of Page
All parking permits have the expiration date on the face of the permit. If you have questions about your permit please call our office at (920) 424-4455.

I have a disabled hang tag or license plate from the State of Wisconsin, where am I allowed to park on campus? Back to Top of Page
With a valid UW Oshkosh Parking Permit, you may park in ANY disabled space in ANY of the lots on campus.

How are parking rates determined? Back to Top of Page
Parking rates are determined by the costs of facilities, maintenance, administration, security, and enforcement. These costs are then passed on to those who use the parking facilities.

What should I do if I am selling/trading in my vehicle and getting a new one? Back to Top of Page
Please remove your parking permit before selling or trading in your vehicle. Bring the permit (even if it is in pieces) to the Parking Services Office for a new permit to put on your new vehicle. Failure to remove and return your permit from your old vehicle may result in a replacement charge for your permit. If you use a plastic hanger with your permit, please just call the Parking Services Office at (920) 424-4455 to let us know your new vehicle’s information.

How do I arrange for group parking for an event at UW Oshkosh? Back to Top of Page
For event parking information please contact Nancy Bielak, Manager of Parking Services at (920) 424-4455.

When is the Parking Services Office open? Back to Top of Page
Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm. The office is closed on holidays observed by the University. However, rules and regulations are enforced 24 hours per day all year long, regardless of whether class is in session or not.

What should I do if the parking lot I normally park in is full? Back to Top of Page
We encourage everyone to allow some time before their class to find a valid parking spot. If the lot you normally park in is full, please continue to look through the other lots that your permit allows you to park in. There is always a spot open, however it may not be in the closest, most convenient lot for you. You may have to walk a small distance. Please see the Parking Map for other lots your permit is valid in.

Where does the money go from permit fees and parking tickets? Back to Top of Page
The Parking Services Department is a self-supporting enterprise. All revenues collected through permit sales, visitor fees, and parking tickets stay in the department to help defray the cost of current maintenance projects, building of new parking facilities, salaries of staff, and to make payments on the bonds associated with previously built parking structures.

I have a parking permit but I am leaving the University, can I transfer the permit to another person? Back to Top of Page
NO, due to the demand for parking permits we feel it is the best and fairest policy to offer that permit to individuals on any wait lists. Also, permits are associated with specific license plate numbers and if the permit does not match the license plate the permit may be considered stolen.

I have a night class or a job off of campus and don’t want to walk to car alone at night. What can I do? Back to Top of Page
Call the COS's (Community Service Officers) at the University Police (920) 424-1216. They are available to escort you from 7:00pm to 2:30am from Sundays/Mondays through Wednesdays and 9:00pm to 4:00am Thursdays through Saturdays/Sundays. For more information on the Community Service Officers please see our Safety webpage.

I will be using the Radford Computer Lab until after midnight. Where can I park? Back to Top of Page
When using the Radford Computer Lab after midnight you may park in Lot #14 (directly behind Radford) with a valid commuter permit or you may feed a meter in Lot #14. This is only valid for as long as you are working in the computer lab.

When is the new Lot 4 parking lot scheduled to be finished? Back to Top of Page
The new Lot 4 parking lot (old Woodland Avenue) is scheduled to be finished approximately late-October 2008.

When is the Wisconsin Street bridge scheduled to be finished? Back to Top of Page
The Wisconsin Street bridge is scheduled to be finished approximately mid-October 2008.

Are there any Resident Parking Permits left for the 2008-2009 academic year? Back to Top of Page
Please call the Parking Services Office at (920) 424-4455. We may still have permits available.

How is it decided who will receive a Regular Resident Permit and who will receive Remote Lot Resident Permits? Back to Top of Page
During the last few weeks of June all of the students who have a contract with Residence Life to live in a residence hall the next school year will receive information in the mail about obtaining a Resident Parking Permit. If they would like a permit, they are required to return the permit card by July 31st to be included in the lottery. The cards that are returned by the deadline date are sorted by the number of credits the student has already completed. Then Regular Resident Permits are assigned to the Seniors, then Juniors, then Sophmores, then Freshmen. The first class that we don’t have enough permits to give EVERYONE in that class a Regular Resident Permit then goes into the lottery. The remaining Regular Resident Permits are given out by lottery. The rest of the students are assigned a Remote Lot Resident Permit.

Is it true I can park on campus during the weekends for free, without a permit, without getting a parking ticket? Back to Top of Page
YES, You may park in any University lot between 4:30pm Friday until 6:00am Monday without a valid permit or using the parking meter. However, do not park in firelanes or reserved spots. Please be aware that enforcement will resume promptly at 6:00am on Monday morning.

I have a guest coming to visit me on campus. Where can they park? Back to Top of Page
Visitors can purchase a daily (valid 6:00am – midnight) parking permit for $2.00 per day at the Information Booth in Lot #15, the Parking Services Office, or University Books & More. For overnight parking, visitors can purchase an overnight visitors permit at the Parking Services Office or the Information Booth in Lot #15 for $6.00 per night. The overnight visitors permit will only be valid in the High Avenue Parking Ramp on level 1 until 9:00am the following day. Please remember to bring along your license plate number when purchasing any permit.