Getting Here

There are many ways to get to Western. We encourage alternative transportation to reduce strain on the environment and limited parking. Enjoy views of the bay and Bellingham's sumptuous greenery along the way!

Check the campus maps for bus stops, bike racks, walking trails, parking lots, accessibility, and campus dining locations. Peruse our outdoor sculpture collection while you're here!

If you decide to drive, please consider carpooling!

Stay healthy, stay safe, stay inspired!

All visitors required to follow WWU Covid-19 safety protocols. Do WWU :

Wash your hands
Watch your distance
Use a mask if you prefer. Masks are encouraged but not required at WWU locations except in health care settings. "Please be understanding, respectful, and considerate of individual choices to mask or not to mask." - Sabah Randhawa, WWU President
Respect yourself and the community: Stay home if you feel sick. Some in-person events may have virtual attendance options.

Know before you go. For in-person events:

Covid-19 safety may cause event dates and locations to change. Double check event details for updates before you go.

Campus Maps

Public Transit

Dining on Campus

Explore the Outdoor Sculpture Collection

Parking Lots

Use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking

Get meter alerts
Extend your parking from wherever you are

C Lots

Google directions to the C Lots.

Located at the south end of campus. Allow yourself at least 20 minutes to get from your parking spot to your destination on campus. If you need a lift, WTA buses frequently shuttle through campus.

Free on weekends
Free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays
7am to 4:30 p.m.: bring a debit or credit card to pay the hourly rate at the pay station. See rates

view of C lot, which is on the corner of W College Way and S College Dr. The lot is on both sides of Bill McDonald Parkway.

Lot 6V

Google directions to Lot 6V.

Off of North Garden Street, next to the Viking Union. Take the elevator or stairs to floor 6 to get to the main campus level.

Available all hours. Bring a debit or credit card to pay the hourly rate at the pay station. See rates
This is the closest all-hours guest parking to the Performing Arts Center

Parking lot 6v is off of N Garden St just northeast of Cedar St, in front of the Viking Union

Pay Station Lots

Other parking lots with pay stations are available after 4:30 p.m., and on weekends. Bring a debit or credit card for the pay station (see rates), or purchase a permit. Purchase a permit online or at the Student Business Office in Old Main.

View all of the parking lots on the Campus Map with the Features menu.