2024-25 Parking Permits & Bus Passes

Are you requesting for a parking permit for the Fall semester? Transportation will review parking requests every two weeks—upcoming application deadlines are: July 30, August 13, and August 28.

If you haven’t submitted a parking request yet—submit one in the permit application system before July 30th. If you already received a 2024-25 parking permit offer—make sure to accept your offer in the eBusiness purchasing portal by July 30th to secure your space.

Please contact UW Transportation at 608-263-6666 or visit the rates and policies page for more information on permit pricing and transportation options for UW-Madison staff.

Reduced Cost Parking Permits

Transportation Services automatically reviews applications for eligibility for the reduced cost program For 2024-25, UW career staff employees earning less than $21.63 per hour are eligible

For more information and details, visit the Transportation Services website.

Bus Passes for 2024 – 2025

Starting on August 1, 2024, you can purchase a new bus pass at a UW Transportation office or online through the eBusiness purchasing portal. Bus passes will cost $48 per year (No price changes for 2024 - 2025) Click here to learn more about 2024-25 bus passes!

Many other permits will be available on August 1

Starting August 1, you will be able to purchase other passes and permits, such as: afternoon permits, night permits, moped or motorcycle permits, etc. These passes and permits may be purchased online or at a UW Transportation office.

Phillips and Slichter Renovation Projects Continue

If you’ve been in the Lakeshore area this summer, you probably experienced some of the construction activity at Phillips and Slichter Residence Halls. Work on the Phillips renovation project is progressing well as contractors convert spaces on the first and second floors to create 17 more resident rooms and improved common areas, on track for completion in August.

At Slichter, crews are replacing all resident windows, renovating bathrooms, replacing built-in furniture, and doing exterior masonry work, also all due for completion in August. The remaining den and administrative office level windows will be replaced next summer.

Thank you to our Facilities team and contractors for their hard work to make these big improvements for our residents!

Exterior of Slichter Residence Hall against a red decorated background.

HR News

Paid Parental Leave Policy

UW–Madison’s new paid parental leave policy became effective July 1, 2024. The policy provides eligible employees with up to six weeks of paid parental leave within a 12-month period for the birth or adoption of a child.

Individuals who are interested in requesting parental leave or have questions should contact Housing HR for assistance. Detailed employee eligibility requirements, qualifying events, exclusions, and other important details are provided in Policy UW-5054. Additional links, a Parental Leave Request Form, and language translations are also available on the HR Toolbox.

Housing Highlights Schedule

For the summer, Housing Highlights has switched from its usual bi-weekly schedule to instead come out every four weeks. Have a story idea or update for an upcoming issue? Please send your suggestions or content to marketing@housing.wisc.edu!