The new 2022-2023 online parking permit application for returning undergraduate students will be shared once the housing lottery has been completed. To apply online, you will need to complete the application and upload a PDF or JPG file of your vehicle registration as well as other documentation; see the Resident Student Qualification Categories listed below.
Students in the Adult and Graduate Studies program may apply for parking here.
Student Parking Permit Policies
- Parking assignments are designated by the type of permit issued.
- The Trinity Office Manager may modify the lot assignments each term as space availability dictates.
- Permits may be purchased for the entire academic year or by semester.
- All parking permit charges are posted to WLC student accounts. Students do not send any payment when they apply for a permit.
- Revocation of a parking permit for violations of the parking policy will not entitle the student to a refund of the permit cost.
- Students with a history of violating the WLC parking policy may have their current and/or future parking privileges revoked.
- Falsifying information on the permit application will automatically result in denial or revocation of the permit.
- When all parking spaces have been allocated, no more permits will be issued.
Resident Student Qualification Categories
Resident parking permits will be distributed based on the following criteria. They are ranked in order of importance from one (1) to five (5). When applying for a parking permit online, be prepared to upload a PDF or JPG file of supporting documentation for the category below that applies to you.
* Please note that most freshmen WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE for parking, with the exception of extenuating circumstances. *
- MEDICAL REASONS: Medical permits will be issued on an as-needed basis. Application for a medical permit requires a letter on official stationery signed by the attending physician explaining the disability and length of time a permit will be needed. Final approval of all medical qualifications lies with the Director of Student Support and Disability Services.
- ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Applications made under this criterion will be based on the verification of the academic need. Examples include: internship with a letter of confirmation from the company, clinicals, etc.
- EMPLOYMENT: Students must be employed off-campus during the academic year. You will be asked to supply a copy of your most recent paycheck stub to verify current employment and amount of hours worked. If most recent paycheck stub does not display typical hours worked, a letter from your direct manager will be required to verify this information. In most cases, freshmen will be expected to work on campus and will not qualify for a work-related permit.
- CLASS STATUS: Class status (seniors over juniors, etc.) will be considered when assigning parking permits.
- DISTANCE: Priority will be provided within above criteria based on the distance between a student's home residence and the Wisconsin Lutheran College campus (the greater the distance, the higher the priority). Distance will be calculated based on address as documented on vehicle registration. If vehicle registration doesn't display current address, student is required to submit other documentation that can be used as proof of current address.
Student Parking Areas and Permit Costs
COMMUTER STUDENT PARKING: Parking is available for all commuters from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis in the Parking Center on Wisconsin Avenue. No overnight parking is permitted in the Parking Center. The cost to register for an annual commuter parking permit is $5.00.
RESIDENT STUDENT PARKING: The parking areas available to resident students and permit costs for 2022-2023 are listed below. Note that permit costs are tentative until the final 2022-2023 budget has been approved.
Stimac Hall: Underground Garage
- Cost: $500 per academic year; $310 per semester
Fischer Hall: Underground Garage
- Cost: $500 per academic year; $310 per semester
Aspire Hall: Indoor Garage
- Cost: $590 per academic year; $355 per semester
Aspire Hall: Surface Lot
- Cost: $385 per academic year; $230 per semester
540 Apartments: Surface Lot
- Cost: $340 per academic year; $195 per semester
541 Apartments: Surface Lot
- Cost: $340 per academic year; $195 per semester
630 Apartments: Surface Lot
- Cost: $340 per academic year; $195 per semester
9128/9112 Round Apartments: Surface Lot
- Cost: $340 per academic year; $195 per semester
Residential Houses
- Cost: $50 per academic year; $30 per semester
Outdoor Athletic Complex: Surface Lot (not on main campus)
- Cost: $25 per academic year; $15 per semester
TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS for students may be obtained from the Public Safety Office 24/7 and are subject to the following rules and regulations:
- Students/vehicles are only permitted five days of temporary parking per academic year; abuse of this policy will result in a charge.
- Temporary permits are only valid for the Exterior Parking Center Lot (located directly to the east of the Parking Center, 8701 W. Wisconsin Ave.); exceptions to this rule must be authorized by the Trinity Home Group Office Manager.
- Temporary permits are only valid for one day unless needed for a WLC-related function (exceptions to this rule must be authorized by the Trinity Home Group Office Manager).
- Temporary permits are subject to availability; inclement weather, WLC events, etc., may result in temporary permits not being available.
- A copy of ALL temporary permits must remain on file in the Public Safety Office.
- Temporary Overnight Permit: $0 (abuse of this policy will result in a charge)
- Temporary Permit for 2-7 Days: $0 (only available for WLC-related functions)
PARKING DURING BREAKS: Contact the Trinity Home Group Office Manager to inquire about the availability of vehicle storage during Summer and Winter Breaks.
- Summer Break Vehicle Storage: $50 (if available)
- Winter Break Vehicle Storage: $25 (if available)
MILWAUKEE PARKING PERMITS: The City of Milwaukee offers annual and temporary overnight parking permits. Learn more.