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Visitor Parking


Welcome To WKU

There are many parking options available for WKU visitors and guests.  Please direct any questions to 270-745-2361 or email us at transportation@wku.edu.

Meters

Parking meters are available in front of Diddle Arena (across of Downing Student Union and next to Diddle South Pay Lot).  Fees are $0.50/15 minutes and an additional $0.45 Park Mobile fee. 

Temporary Visitor Permit

Visitors may purchase a $2/day Visitor Parking Permit at Parking and Transportation Services office located on Campbell Lane. Visitor permits are non-refundable. 

Visitors with disability credentials, please bring your disability placard and registration to Parking and Transportation Services to be issued a vistor disability permit for $2 day. 

Diddle South Lot

  • Located on Avenue of Champions. 
  • Payment machine serves entire parking lot.
  • Rates are $2/hour with $1 each additional half-hour.
  • Fees assessed weekdays 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon - Fri only.

Chestnut Street North Pay Lot

  • Payment machine serves 16 spaces in the front corner of the lot.
  • Rates are $2/hour with a $10/day maximum.
  • Fees assessed weekdays 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Mon – Fri.

Regents Pay Lot

  • Payment machine serves lot. 
  • Rates are $2/hour with a $10/day maximum.
  • Fees assessed 7:30AM – 10:30PM daily

Alumni Square Garage

  • Rates are $2/hour with a $10/day maximum. 
  • Event parking varies.

Pearce Ford Loop Pay Lot

  • Rates are $2/hour with a $10/day maximum. 
  • Fees are assessed 7:30AM - 10:30PM daily.

South Campus

  • Visitors may park FREE  at the South Campus Park and Ride Lots and use the Topper Transit South Campus Route Map travels to the Main Campus. 
    • Service frequency is every 10 minutes during peak service. 
    • See the Transit  section on our website for more details. 
  • The South Campus Park and Ride Lots include Campbell Lane Lot and South Campus Lot.
  • Please check in at the Parking and Transportation Services office to pick up your Welcome Center permit at no charge. 

Prepay Reservations

  • Visitors may use prepaid parking reservations which provides pay-as-you-go parking.
  • Parking fees are based on the lot you choose. 
  • To make a reservation, visit the prepay reservation website (https://wku.pmreserve.com/).
  • For more information, visit the Prepay Reservation section on our website.

Departmental Visitors

Departments or coordinators planning conferences, short courses, workshops, or meetings may request visitor parking passes for their guests in advance of planned visits.  See Departmental Service Request for information on how to submit a request. 

See the complete Visitor Parking Policy.


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 Last Modified 9/25/23