Garage Parking
Garage parking is available to visitors and those with eligible parking permits.
Visitors & Non-Permit Holders
For those without permits, pull a ticket at the garage entrance and park in a designated visitor space. When leaving, pay prior to exiting the garage. For specific parking areas and pay station locations, view Garage Instructions (PDF).
2025-2026 Garage Rates: Danforth Zones 1-4
0-1 hour: $2.00
1-2 hours: $3.00
2-3 hours: $5.00
3-4 hours: $6.00
4-5 hours: $7.00
5-6 hours: $8.00
6-24 hours: $15.00
Lost ticket fee: $25.00
Effective April. 1, 2025. Rates apply between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payments accepted include debit and major credit cards.
For Danforth Zone 5, visitors can park in Passport Parking designated spaces in the north, upper and lower lots.
Permit Holders
Garages are equipped with gate-arm technology. If you are an annual permit holder with garage access, will your RFID-enabled parking-permit hang tag will open the gate automatically at both the entrance and exit.
If you drive a vehicle with a windshield that cannot be penetrated by RFID, you will need to hold the permit outside your window at the entrance and exit, or mount on a specific area of your vehicle. View the List of RFID-inhibiting vehicles
Disclaimer: 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.
Campus Garages
Danforth University Center (DUC) Garage
For Visitors and Zone 2 permit holders. Located in the heart of the Danforth Campus.
East End Garage
For Visitors and Faculty/Staff with Zone 1 permits. Located on the East End of the Danforth Campus.
Millbrook Garage
For Visitors and Zone 3 permit holders. Located on North Danforth Campus.
Shepley Garage
For Zone 4 permit holders. Located on the South Danforth Campus with designated visitor parking on the roof the garage.
Snow Way Garage
For Visitors and Zone 3 permit holders. Located on the northwest end of the Danforth Campus.
Wallace Garage
Available to Zone 4 permit holders and Visitors via Passport Parking spaces. Located near South 40.
West Campus Garage
For Visitors and Zone 5 permit holders. Located on West Campus.