Space cannot be guaranteed in ungated parking lots. Purchasing a PDF or scratch permit only pre-pays the cost of parking and does not reserve a specific spot. Parking services will work to provide a contingency plan in the case that all spots are full when your guests arrive.
PDF Permits
PDF permits are available for purchase by UW Departments using a departmental account number to cover the cost of parking for guests in an ungated parking lot.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Can be emailed to all guests attending | Must know exact date and time guests are on campus |
| Simple and quick for visitors as they can print the permit before arriving to campus | Can only be used in the lot specified |
| Parking Services will count exactly how many are used and bill accordingly AFTER the event | |
| Available for any ungated lot (conditional on space available) | |
| Personalized permits specifically to your event |
If you would like to request a .pdf permit for your guests or event please email parking services at uparking@uwaterloo.ca with the following information. Please give parking services at least 2 business days to respond to your request. It is best to contact us 3 weeks or more before your event.
Number of Permits or Request a Count:
Name of Event (this will be displayed on your permit):
Preferred Ungated Parking Lot:
Date(s) of Event:
Time that all guests will be parked by:
Department:
Account Number:
Scratch Permits
Scratch Permits are available for purchase by UW Department using a departmental account number to cover the cost of parking for guests in specific ungated parking lots. Permits purchased using department account number will be charged at the pre-tax value.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
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Scratch permits have multiple lots listed giving department options of locations if needed. Available for: X lot, C lot, B lot, Q lot, Tech Town and Downtown campus |
Visitors must come to the office prior to parking to receive their pass or Department liaison must meet visitor at their vehicle |
| You do not need to know what date the visitors are coming. | Scratch permits will be billed at the time of purchase/pick-up |
| You can keep scratch permits on hand in the department for unexpected or last minute guests. | Incorrectly scratched permits can result in a parking ticket costing up to $150 |
| Also available for residence lots and M lot on separate scratch permits |
If you would like to request scratch permits for your department guests please email parking services at uparking@uwaterloo.ca with the following information. Please give parking services at least 2 business days to respond to your request.
Department:
Is there a specific event or on hand for regular visitors:
If so what event:
Intended ungated lot of use:
Account Number:
