Visitor parking is available in garages and lots across campus. Pull a ticket at the garage entrance and parking in designated visitor space, or pay by the hour with the Passport Parking App. Check your location before you arrive.
Ways to park on campus
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Pull a ticket at the garage
Take a ticket at the garage entrance and park in a designated visitor space. Payments accepted include debit and major credit cards.
Used at most Danforth Campus garages.
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Pay by the hour
Use the Passport Parking app for hourly visitor parking. Set up the app before you arrive to get to your destination faster.
Used in surface lots and on some garage roofs.
Open park operations run Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. – 7 a.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free in visitor and unmarked spaces during these hours.
Before you arrive
Ask about validation
Some departments offer validation stickers for visitor parking, which can reduce or eliminate your parking fee. Inquire with the department or group that invited you before you arrive.
Contractors need a permit
Anyone requiring on-campus parking for work must have a university-issued parking permit or use daily/visitor parking. To arrange a permit, contact your university department contact to secure the correct one.
Accessible parking
If you are a visitor and have an accessible placard, you may park in designated accessible spaces using the Passport app or by pulling a ticket as you enter one of the campus garages.
Interactive Map
See our campus parking map for garages, visitor lots, accessible spaces, and building entrances. Pick a location near where you’re headed.
Visitor garage parking
If you’re on the Danforth Campus and aren’t sure where to park, use the chart below. Select try the options in the chart below. Click the garage name to access a map link that will guide you to the location.
Failure to pay for parking in a timely manner could result in a parking citation.
| Location | How to pay | Where to park |
|---|---|---|
| East End Garage | Pull a ticket | Designated visitor parking inside the garage |
| DUC Garage | Pull a ticket | Designated visitor parking inside the garage |
| Millbrook Garage | Pull a ticket | Designated visitor parking inside the garage |
| Snow Way Garage | Pull a ticket | Designated visitor parking inside the garage |
| Shepley Garage | Passport App | The roof of the garage on the north side. |
| North Campus | Passport App | The lots on the south and west sides of the building. |
| Wallace Garage | Passport App | Front spaces and on the roof. Accessible spaces available on south side of the garage. |
| 276 Skinker | Passport App | Rear parking lot. |
| West Campus Garage | Either option | Designated visitor parking inside the garage or north, upper, and lower lots with the app. |
Visitor frequently asked questions
- Is parking free on WashU Danforth Campus?
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There is no guaranteed free parking on the Danforth Campus.
Washington University reserves the right to modify parking regulations and enforcement procedures at any time to maintain safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency. Certain locations may be subject to special or temporary restrictions, including limited access, time-based enforcement, or permit-specific requirements.
- Is there accessible parking on campus?
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Yes. Please visit our map to see the accessible parking spaces on campus. To park in accessible spaces, you must have a valid parking permit or pay for visitor parking. Visit our Accessibility page for more information.
- When is parking enforced on campus?
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Parking on the Danforth Campus is enforced 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Do I need an ID to come to campus?
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Visitors do not need an ID when coming to campus unless they are coming for a multi-day visit. Learn more about the guest ID card request on our Resources page.
- Can a visitor ride a WashU shuttle?
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No. To ride a WashU shuttle, you need a valid WashU ID; most visitors do not get WashU IDs. Learn more about the guest ID card request on our Resources page.
- What apps are most helpful for someone visiting WashU?
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To pay for visitor parking, download Passport Parking.
- Is there electric vehicle charging at WashU?
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Yes. Visitors can download the ChargePoint app or call the toll-free number listed on the electric charging terminals. To use a 120-volt wall outlet, users must bring their own electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
Starting August 1, 2025, users will be charged $0.26 per kilowatt-hour to use campus chargers. Learn more about electric vehicle charging on the Parking and Transportation website.