Important externally imposed obligations require the University to achieve a reduction in single car journeys to campus and to support increased use of alternative modes of transport. This is not only to reduce congestion but also to contribute to environmental sustainability.

Before bringing your car onto campus, please consider whether you could manage without it for some of the time, at least. There may be certain times of the week, term or year when you can use alternative means of transport. Changing our habits can really make a difference. You may wish to consider:

• Public transport - full details of fares, travel discounts, passes and timetables.
• Transport Direct - Nationwide public transport and car journey planning information including timetables, traffic information, maps, instructions and travel news.
• Cycling - to help you keep fit and stay healthy find out more about cycling to and around campus.
• Warwick Student Carshare Scheme, 'Take-a-Mate', exclusively for Warwick students, share your journeys, cut emissions and save money.
• Pay and display - remember, if you only need your car for up to 4 hours in the day (Monday to Friday), you will only pay £1.50 in 2011/12. Parking after 18:00, at weekends and on Bank Holidays is free (please note: after midnight visitor only overnight parking charges apply and you must apply for a visitor overnight parking permit).
• Monthly Scratch Cards allowing up to 12 full days parking during the calendar month. Find out more...

Student Essential Users

It is recognised that there will be some students who have no alternative to using their car. If you are an infrequent user of your car, please use the pay-and-display facilities on campus. In 2011/12, a limited number of parking certificates will be available for students who qualify as an Essential User.

• Visit the Essential User pages for further information (including details of how to apply for a parking certificate on Welfare, Medical or Disability grounds).
• See also Students’ Union Societies and Sports Club Activities.

Please note: all permits and parking certificates (Staff, Student Essential Users and those issued on welfare, medical or disability grounds) must be reapplied for in 2011/2012. Permits and certificates will not automatically renew.

Postgraduate research students

Postgraduate research students who have no alternative to using their car can apply for a parking permit via this page.

Scratch Cards for Student Parking

Flexible, pre-paid parking - when you only need to use your car on certain days.

Monthly scratch cards are available to students, allowing up to 12 full days parking during the calendar month at the price of £30 each (12 full days' parking at the standard rate of £3 per day would normally cost £36).

Scratch cards are available to purchase at the following outlets:

• Rootes Building reception;
• Students' Union reception;
• University House cafe (limited stocks available);
• Cafe Gibbet Hill (limited stocks available).

How to use:

• Buy your card in advance.
• Scratch off the date of the day(s) on which you are parking.
• Scratch off the current month and year (please note: the card will be invalid if more than one month is scratched off).
• Display in the windscreen of your car.
• Valid in pay and display parking spaces only.

As well as using cash and credit/ debit cards, scratch cards can also be purchased using the new Eating at Warwick card. As the scratch cards are already offered at a discounted rate no further discount will be applicable when using the eating at Warwick card. Visit the Eating at Warwick website for further information.

Conditions of Use:

1. All scratch cards are issued in accordance with the University Car Park Regulations, details can be viewed at: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/carparks/regs/.
2. Failure to comply with the University Car Parking Regulations may result in a car parking ticket being issued, or your car being clamped, with a fee payable for release.
3. Vehicles should be parked only in marked bays.
4. Each scratch card is only valid if a single month/year combination is correctly scratched and the scratch card is clearly displayed on the inside of the windscreen.
5. The issue of a scratch card does not guarantee the availability of a parking space.
6. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk.
7. Each card is only valid for a maximum or 12 days within one calendar month.
8. No refunds are available on part used cards.
9. May only be used in pay and display parking spaces on campus.
10. Scratch cards must be pre-paid, they cannot be purchased at the end of the parking arrangement.
11. The card is the purchasers’ responsibility and if lost or stolen cannot be replaced.
12. Cards can only be purchased at the University in the listed areas and must be complete.
13. A valid Student ID will be required when purchasing a scratch card.

Useful links:

Car parking Frequently Asked Questions 

Transport & Travel Portal

Take-a-Mate - Student Car Share Scheme

Postgraduate Research Students