Find details on parking citation policies, payment methods, appeals, and contact information for Parking & Transportation Services, for Students, Employees, and Visitors.
Payment methods
Online Payment
Payments can be made online via the Payment Portal. Accepted methods include:
- Credit Card
- Check
- Payroll Deduction (Employees)
- Student Account Charges (Students)
Mail or in-person payment
Payments can also be made by mail or in person at:
Parking Transportation Services
Washington University in St Louis
MSC 1200-423-1100 St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Outstanding Fines
You are responsible for paying all parking violations. Outstanding fines must be paid in full within seven (7) days before purchasing a new permit and may result in vehicle towing. Fine amounts are listed on each ticket placed on the violating vehicle. Repeat offenders may face additional fines and towing. For a full list of university fines, contact Parking & Transportation Services by email at parktrans@wustl.edu or by phone 314-935-9339.
- Students: Unpaid fines are charged to the student account after seven (7) days. Delinquent accounts (outstanding fines) may result in academic holds, preventing registration, transcript access, and grade report issuance.
- Employees: Unpaid fines may result in payroll deduction. Failure to pay fines within seven (7) days will result in withholding of vehicle registration and restrictions on purchasing new permits or passes until all fines are resolved.
Appealing a citation
Any vehicle owner/operator who receives a citation may use the online form or a written notification to submit an appeal to the University Parking Appeals Committee within seven days of receiving a violation notice if there are grounds for appeal. Please include special circumstances, if any, that delayed your appeal. The University Parking Appeals Committee will review all appeals, considering the grounds for appeal, university parking regulations, and the appellant’s history. The committee’s decision will be final, and the appellant will be notified in writing.
Vehicle Towing & Relocation Policy
WashU reserves the right to tow or relocate any vehicle parked in violation of the university’s rules and regulations at the owner’s expense. Contact Parking & Transportation Services or WUPD if your vehicle is towed.
Parking Citation FAQs
Any vehicle owner/operator who receives a citation may use the online form or written notification to submit an appeal to the University Parking Appeals Committee within seven days of receiving a violation notice if there are grounds for appeal. Please include special circumstances, if any, that delayed your appeal. The University Parking Appeals Committee will review all appeals, considering the grounds for appeal, university parking regulations, and the appellant’s history. The committee’s decision will be final, and the appellant will be notified in writing.
Visitor Citation
If you receive a citation, please pay by mail using the yellow envelope provided, or stop by the University Services Center to pay in person. All fines are due within seven (7) days from the date on your citation. Payments can be made by check or credit card. Checks can be mailed to:
Parking & Transportation Services
Washington University in St. Louis
MSC 1200-423-1100
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
Habitual violators are subject to an additional fine and potential towing. You can request a complete list of university fines from the University Services Center.
Students, Faculty & Staff
- Online via the WashU Parking Portal, by mail, or in person at the University Services Center. Accepts check, credit card, student account charge or payroll deduction (employees).
Parking regulations are enforced 365 day a year, 24 hours a day.