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Use of Parking Garages
There are two access controlled parking garages located on the Evanston campus. North Garage is located at 2311 North Campus Drive and South Garage, connected to the Segal Visitors Center, is located at 1841 Sheridan Road. Both garages are accessible to Northwestern students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus. The list below attempts to explain commonly raised questions regarding the parking garages. If you need additional information please do not hesitate to contact Parking Services by phone, 847-491-3319, or email, parking@northwestern.edu.Is there a fee to park in the parking garages?
Current annual and academic year Northwestern University parking permit holders may park in the garage as part of the privileges associated with their permit. The valid Northwestern University Wildcard belonging to the permit holder is used to activate the gate arms at both the entrance and exit of the garage.
Visitors and all other individuals who do not possess a current Northwestern University parking permit are assessed a $9.00 daily fee when parking in the garage. A ticket is issued to parkers at the entrance to the garage. Payment can be made either at the kiosks located on the ground level of the garage or at the exit lane. A paid ticket is required to exit.
Persons intentionally circumventing the gate arms to avoid payment or for any other reason are subject to a citation. Any Wildcard or parking access card used to allow a person other than the registered cardholder to enter or exit a parking garage is subject to a citation to both the cardholder and the person using the card.
I will be visiting the Admissions Office. Do I have to pay to park?
I utilize the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion but do not have a Northwestern University Wildcard. Do I have to pay the parking fee each time I visit and park in the garage?
I am a contractor at Northwestern University. May I park in the garage?
What methods of payment are accepted at the pay stations?
I am visiting for the day. How do I park in the garage?
I forgot to stop at a pay station. Can I pay at the exit gate?
I have a current Northwestern University annual or academic year parking permit, but I forgot my Wildcard. May I park in the garage without paying the daily fee?
Can Northwestern University departments pay for a guests parking?
Is parking in the garage free after 4 p.m. and on weekends?
Yes. Parking is free in the garage weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Pull a ticket at the entrance of the garage and insert the same ticket at the exit. The gate arms will raise and there is no fee assessed. Note that you must enter after 4:00 p.m. and exit by 8:00 a.m. the next University business day in order for parking to be free.