Western Michigan University (WMU) Parking Services requires all students, faculty, and staff to purchase and maintain parking permits. Student parking permits for the academic year 2023-2024 became available on August 1, 2023, and are valid from August through August of the following year. Semester, daily, and weekly permits are also available and can be purchased at any time. Students are not allowed to use meters in replacement of a permit at any time, and if found using meters, they may be ticketed and towed at the owners expense. Faculty, staff, and retiree parking permits must be renewed annually in January, May, August, and October based on employment status. WMU Parking Services enforces accessibility, 30-minute spaces, 15-minute spaces, designated reserved spaces, tow zones, and "not parked in a marked space" infractions 24 hours a day.
The WMU Main Campus Parking Garage was constructed using materials such as concrete, steel, and glass. The garages total cost was calculated based on the materials used to construct it. However, there is no information available on the specific ingredients or materials used in the parking permits.
Positive aspects of WMU Parking Services include the availability of various permit options and the ability to manage vehicles online. Negative aspects include the strict enforcement of parking regulations and the potential for ticketing and towing if regulations are not followed.
