Permit Policies

Necessary Documentation

Those purchasing a parking permit are required to provide:
  • A valid Northwestern University WildCARD
  • A driver's license
  • Current vehicle registration or insurance card

Permit Display

  • Parking permits are non-transferable
  • Parking permits must be affixed to the vehicle's rear passenger side window. Permits may not be attached by any temporary means such as tape
  • Vehicles must be pulled in, not backed into parking stalls. Permits must face the aisle

Parking Time Limits

  • Vehicle storage, including motorcycles, is not permitted. No vehicle can be parked in the parking structures longer than a 24-hour period
  • Public rates will be assessed to any permit holder parking for more than 24 hours

Parking Enforcement

  • Parking enforcement is in effect 24-hours a day, 7 days a week
  • University Police and University Services may establish and enforce any special temporary parking restrictions deemed necessary for the safety of its patrons and facilities
  • University Police and University Services reserve the right to deny or revoke any parking privileges