Parking Permits & Passes

Under state law, all parking on a California State University campus is subject to payment of a specified fee. This applies to all employees, students, and visitors, except those visitors who are parked in posted time zones for the time specified or who display valid visitor permits.

Students with California disabled placards who are receiving financial aid may be eligible for parking fee waivers. Please contact Financial Aid for eligibility information.

Different fees may apply to certain represented employees.

General permits are valid in lots E, F, G, H, J, L, M, N and O. Reserved permits are valid in all General lots and in lots A, D and on Juniper Lane. Housing permits are valid in all General lots and in Residential lots R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12.

Note

Daily reserved parking permits are subject to availability and may be unavailable without notice.

Semester or monthly permits may be purchased online only.

Persons who park on campus on a regular basis are strongly encouraged to purchase semester permits. Long-term (two-year) parking permits may be purchased by full-time faculty and staff who participate in the payroll deduction plan. These permits will be automatically replaced before the expiration date unless a stop is specifically requested by the participating employee.

Hangtag permits must be displayed in clear view inside the windshield hanging from the rear view mirror or on the lower driver’s side dashboard. Decals must be affixed to lower side driver side window or hanging from rear view mirror. Permits must be fully visible at all times. Please remove your hanging permit before driving.

Altered, fraudulent use, or production of parking permits is strictly enforced with minimum fines of $295.00. In addition to fines, incidents of altered or fraudulent parking permits will be forwarded to law enforcement for administrative and/or criminal investigation.

• Permits are not transferable between parties
• Permits must be entirely visible to be valid
• Display original permit only (no copies)

Short-term parking permits are available for purchase at Self-Service Kiosks located in most parking lots, at the South Parking Information Center or can be purchased online. Please refer to the campus map for exact locations. Self-Service Kiosks accept all major credit cards.

Short-term parking without a permit is available only in marked timed zones. Timed zones are located in many parking lots. Please refer to the campus map for exact locations.  Timed zones are strictly enforced.

Short-term parking permits are $6.00 per day for general and $9.00 for reserved parking. Multiple day permits are available for consecutive days at the daily rate. Multiple day permits and reserved permits are available only at the South Parking Information Center or online. Short-term reserved passes are subject to availability at the discretion of Parking Services.

Students, faculty or staff who attend the University on a regular basis are strongly encouraged to purchase a semester permit. Persons who come to campus two times a week for a 16 week semester will spend $192.00 on daily permit fees. Additionally, parking permits save you time with parking permit machines!

If a Self-Service Kiosk does not operate properly, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to immediately contact Transportation & Parking Services at (707) 664-4321. The purchaser must obtain a permit at another operable Self-Service Kiosk or the South Parking Information Centers.

Qualifying students, faculty, or staff with temporary or on-going disabilities who do not possess a DMV Disabled Placard may apply to receive a Temporary Disabled Parking Permit. This permit allows vehicles to park in disabled zones on campus for up to 30 days. Vehicles must also display a valid SSU parking permit.

Temporary disabled parking permits may be obtained by filling out a Temporary Disability Parking Application. Information regarding the acquisition and proper use of the permit and the application are available in the 30-Day Temporary Parking Guidelines. Medical certification may be required. Applications should be returned to Disability Services for Students. Please contact Disability Services for Students at (707) 664-2677 (dial 711 for Relay) for additional information about this program.

The permits may not be renewed. Individuals who require longer accommodation must contact the California DMV to apply for a disabled placard.