Vacation Period
Special Parking Conditions

Parking on Campus During a Vacation Period

General Rules: The parking regulations are enforced every day, twenty-four hours a day. However, during a vacation period special conditions exist, and the regulations are modified.

A Vacation Period is a period of time when classes or final exams are not in session. Except for holidays that fall within this period, the business offices of the university are open during this time. Vacation Periods include: Summer vacation which follows summer session, Winter vacation between the fall and spring semesters, Thanksgiving vacation, and Spring vacation.  For the purpose of parking enforcement, President's Day is considered a University Holiday.

Note:  Thanksgiving vacation and Winter vacation also have several days that are considered University Holidays when different special conditions are in effect. Follow this link for University Holiday Special Conditions.

Special Conditions

Permits:
Blue parking zones: Permits are not required in the blue parking zones.

Gray parking zones: Permits are not required in the gray parking zones.

Crimson parking zones: Only crimson, orange, and green permits are valid in crimson zones during vacation periods.

Other parking zones: Zone permits are required in orange, green, yellow, red and visitor zones.

Note: Any vehicle parked on university property, other than a pay area or metered space must clearly display a current university permit for a given area during the posted hours when permits are required. WAC-504-15-510

Parking Meters:
Payment is required during posted times.

Pay Parking Facilities:
Smith Center Garage, Library Garage, Student Recreation Center
Payment is required during posted times.

Other Special Conditions:
During summer session, semester start, university holidays, vacation periods, and finals week special parking conditions exist. Please follow this link to learn more about Special Parking Conditions.