Frequently Asked Questions

2024 waitlists are now closed.

All payroll deducted parking permits returned to an active status.

State Staff and Faculty: For state faculty and staff who want to cancel their permit paid for by payroll deduction, please complete the form in the “My Job Tasks” in the Cal Poly portal to cancel your payroll deduction and deactivate your parking permit. Details on how to navigate to the portlet is on the TAPS’ Staff page.

Cal Poly Partners and ASI staff: Cal Poly Partners and ASI staff should contact their respective Human Resources departments to cancel payroll deduction and deactivate their parking permits.

Yes, you are able to re-enroll in payroll deducted parking at any time. To enroll in payroll deducted parking, please see the enrollment section of the TAPS’ staff page.

A lot is happening on campus as work continue to improve the Cal Poly experience for all. Visit the Parking Lot Closure webpage for an up-to-date list.

Commuter sales information can be found here. Resident sales information can be found here.

Follow the directions on the document provided to add yourself to the parking permit waitlist.

Information regarding LPR can be found on the LPR main page.

To view all available parking lots visit our lot page for more information.

Students, faculty and staff can take SLO Transit for free. They can take advantage of Cal Poly’s rideshare program, ride RTA or hop on a bike. These alternative options reduce the stress of finding parking and are better for the environment. Commuting information will help you find your way to campus.

Cal Poly first-year resident students are prohibited from bringing vehicles to campus for the entire duration of their first year (fall through spring quarters). This includes students who have enough credits to be considered sophomores. First-year resident students are not eligible to purchase any campus parking permits including daily, weekly and quarterly permits.

For more information please visit our Residential Permit Page.

There is a $25 processing fee for permit refunds.

Commuter students may obtain long and short term parking permit.

Use the designated parking map for reference to your parking location.

Short Term Parking permits (Daily & Weekly):

• Short term daily permits are available for purchase at in H1 & K1 lots. Daily and permits are only authorized in H1 & K1 lots. Daily permits are valid in all other Commuter and Staff lots after 5:00 pm.
• The G2 lot off Slack St. and Longview is now a short term hourly designated area. Short Term parking is available with a paid limited time permit or active ParkMobile session for a maximum of 2 hours. No other commuter permit is authorized in this lot.

Long Term Parking permits (Annual & Quarterly):

• Grand Permit– Valid in the following commuter locations:
  • Grand Ave. Structure
  • H1
  • H12
  • H14
  • H16
  • K1
  • and outlying areas of campus.
• Commuter Permit – Valid in the following commuter locations:
  • H12
  • H14
  • H16
  • and outlying areas of campus.