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! While you're here, grab a refreshment at on-campus dining locations, and peruse the famous outdoor sculpture collection.
If you decide to drive, please consider carpooling!
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Building hours
Campus building hours may change during summer, intersessions (between term dates), breaks and holidays.
Grab a bite
Stop that grumble in your belly and stay punctual for your event! Markets and cafes throughout campus are open to the public. Check out the menus, locations and hours of each one.
Explore the Outdoor Sculpture Collection
Take a self-guided tour through campus for enlightenment and inspiration. The outdoor sculpture collection is open to the public to enjoy any time. Indoor sculptures are publicly viewable when campus buildings are open.
Some people choose to park off campus and walk or ride the bus to campus. Blue Line WTA buses route through campus and the bus station downtown every 15 minutes, including a stop in front of the Performing Arts Center. This is a great option if you'd like to get some food or drink off campus, do some shopping, or run an errand before or after an event.
Free Parking
Parking is free in the C lots on evenings (after 4:30pm) and weekends.
Pay online or reserve ahead
Use Parkmoblie.io or the ParkMobile app to pay online. You can pay for parking before you go, or when you get there. ParkMobile also gives you the option to extend your parking before the meter runs out.
For daily and weekly parking, you can purchase a permit through Western's parking portal.
Pay Stations
Use a debit or credit card at the pay station in the lot where you park.
Visitors can always park in the C lots on the south end of campus, and in Lot 6V on the north end of campus near the Viking Union and Performing Arts Center. Other lots are available to visitors on evenings (after 4:30pm) and weekends.
From the C lots
Allow yourself at least 20 minutes to get from your parking spot to your destination on campus. If you need a lift, blue line WTA buses shuttle through campus every 15 minutes.
From Lot 6V
Take the stairs, or take the elevator in the Viking Union (Check VU hours) to floor 6 to get to the main campus level where the Performing Arts Center is.