SDSU Police Department
Parking Permits
Frequently Asked Questions & General Information
- Where do I buy a parking permit?
- How much do they cost?
- How do I use the parking permit?
- How do I replace a lost or stolen parking permit?
- Which lots require parking permits?
- Where can I park with this permit?
- What are the different types of parking permits?
- Contact Information & Resources?
Q1: Where do I buy a parking permit?
A: State law requires that you obtain a parking permit to park on campus at all times. Parking permits are available from the University Student Account Services throughout the year. They may also be purchased at the Aztec Shops Bookstore at the beginning of each semester. For short-term, weekly and daily permits, visit the Parking Business Office or the Parking Information Kiosk. If you’ve left your permit at home, ask for a temporary daily permit, available at the Parking Information Kiosk. You’ll need to show your student, faculty, or staff ID to process your request.
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A: The cost of a permit varies depending on type. Student permits, per semester are $135 for day use only permits. Purchase semester permits at the Aztec Shops Bookstore at the beginning of every semester. The University Cashiers sells student, faculty, and staff permits throughout the year. Students may save time by buying their permit when paying registration fees. See the Class Schedule for more information. Student who live on campus in dorms and residence halls must buy overnight-permits. These cost $78 and may be purchased at the University Cashiers.
Vendors, contractors, and visitors must purchase a business parking permit. Cost varies depending on the duration of the permit. The monthly rate is $44, weekly is $11, and day passes are $5. Buy monthly business permits at the Parking Business Office. Weekly permits are sold at the University Cashiers and day permits at the Parking Information Kiosk.
Don’t be duped! Never buy a permit from anyone other than Aztec Shops or Business Affairs. Displaying a photocopied, counterfeit, fraudulent, or altered permit at any State of California, parking facility is a crime. You risk a $300 fine for forgery. Remember that parking permits are non-transferable, valid only to the individual who purchased it. The only exception is a carpool permit, which may be shared among the members of a car-pool. Contact Facilities and Planning for more information.
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Q3: How do I use the parking permit?
A: Parking permits must be permanently affixed to the driver's side lower front windshield or affixed to the left front fork on motorcycles and mopeds. Vehicles will be cite if the permit is not clearly displayed in the proper location.
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Q4: How do I replace a lost or stolen parking permit?
A: As the cost of permits rise, so do parking permit thefts. To guard against theft, carefully follow the instructions on the tab of the permit when affixing the decal to your vehicle. Remember to lock your car doors and windows, as permits are a source of theft. If someone steals your permit, contact Public Safety immediately at 619-594-6671 to report the crime. Stolen parking permits will replaced, free-of-charge, provided you have filed a police report with Public Safety, have demonstrated that your permit was properly displayed, and can show physical evidence that it was in fact stolen. If you loose your permit, you’ll be charged a fee to replace it.
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Q5: Which lots require parking permits?
A: Permits are required in all lots, structures, and the campus interior at all times. This includes Faculty/Staff, Student, Visitor, Service/Vendor, Disabled, and Special Area spaces. If you need to park overnight, you may purchase an “Overnight Parking” permit from University Student Account Services or from Parking Services for temporary guests. You may park only in lots that display the symbol on your permit. Visitors and guests may purchase day permits at pay permit machines, located in parking structures and outdoor lots.
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A: Park only in areas specifically designated for your permit. Do not park in areas that are not clearly designated as parking spaces. If you park improperly, you will be cited, booted, or towed at your expense. Staff are available to answer your questions, concerns, or make arrangements if you should have any special needs at 619 594-6671. If you suspect your vehicle was towed, contact University Police at 619 594-1991.
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Q7: What are the different types of parking permits?
A: There are eleven types of parking permits, based on one's association to the university. Cost varies, depending on permit type and duration that it is valid.
ADVANCE PARKING PERMIT (GUEST)
SDSU departments and auxiliary organizations may purchase an advance supply of guest “Faculty/Staff” parking permits. Permits purchased through this process are for guest use only, allowing visitors to SDSU to park in “Faculty Staff” lots. These permits cannot be distributed to faculty, staff or students. Violations may result in the suspension of authorization to purchase these permits. Permits may be purchased for the following: daily, weekly, semester, “no cite” (M-F), and “no cite” (Sat/Sun). SDSU Advanced Parking Request Form. Guest permits may not be written in pencil and may not be altered or changed in any way.
FACULTY AND STAFF (F/S)
There are three different F/S permits available: 10-month payroll deductible permits (Valid for only ten months out of the year: August 15 - June 15.) Twelve-month payroll deductible permits, Semester permits (Available for each session at University Cashiers. Winter break is included with either the preceding fall or subsequent spring permit.) F/S permits are valid only in F/S, 700, 800, and Student lots.
ADJUNCT F/S
Faculty members who have Adjunct status may purchase a semester permit at University Cashiers.
EMERITUS OR RETIRED FACULTY / RETIRED STAFF
Faculty members who have officially retired with emeritus status may obtain a yearly permit at the Parking Office with a valid emeritus identification card. The emeritus permit is free unless the individual is participating in “FERP.” Retired faculty / staff may receive a free parking permit for up to 12 months unless the individual is participating in “FERP.”
STUDENT
Student permits are available for each session. These permits are valid in Student lots only, except in G lot and on levels 1, 2 and 6 of PS 1 F/S areas after 3:30 p.m. They are sold at University Cashiers and SDSU Bookstore. Weekly and montly permits are available as well as semester permits.
SPECIAL PERMIT (SP) AREAS
Parking spaces are painted white and designated SP. SP Area permits have a number after the SP (for example, SP 200). These permits are valid only in the special permit area listed on the permit. These permits may only be obtained from the Parking Office for the department assigned to that area. SP permits are free of charge and must be displayed with a current SDSU permit when being used by a university employee. Students do not qualify for SP permits.
SHORT- AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS
These permits are valid in Service/Vendor (S/V) areas for one hour at a time and then in F/S, Student areas for the remainder of the day. Short-term business permits may be purchased at the information booth for a daily rate of $5 with a valid business identification. Long-term business permits may be purchased at the Parking Office for a weekly rate of $11 or monthly rate of $44 with a valid business identification.
SERVICE/VENDOR (S/V)
Parking spaces are painted yellow and are designated S/V. These permits are valid in S/V only. S/V permits are not valid in F/S, Student areas. S/V permits are only valid for the time and date listed. Long-term S/V permits must be displayed with a current SDSU permit. This permit is free of charge.
AFTER HOURS (SP or S/V areas only)
These permits are issued by the Parking Office and are usually valid from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on weekdays and all hours during weekends. The permit is valid only during the hours and in the area specified on the permit. This permit must be requested in writing and approved by the Parking Office; it is free and must be displayed with a current paid SDSU permit.
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight lots require a current SDSU student permit to be displayed with an overnight parking permit for overnight parking 7 days a week. You may purchase an overnight permit at University Cashiers. Overnight parking is restricted to specified lots; read signs carefully.
CSU SAN MARCOS F/S
These permits, purchased at CSU San Marcus, are valid at SDSU if they are current and the vehicle is parked in the correct lot as designated on the permit.
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Q8: Contact Information & Resources?
A: Contact the Parking Business Office staff at the address below.
Parking Services Business Office
Public Safety / Police Department
Office location: DPS Bldg.
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: 619-594-6671 FAX: 619-594-1015
E-mail
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This page last updated November 2, 2009
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