Knowing where to park, how to park and when to park has never been easier.

Parking Permits

Getting a permit to park on campus is easy.

Parking Regulations

Following these simple regulations will keep you safe and informed.

Parking Lots

Want to know where to park? View our parking lot pages to learn everything you need to know.

Meters

Pay stations and meters are conveniently located throughout campus.

Pay Stations

Conveniently located at the entrances of campus and in major parking lots.

Visiting the Campus

Visiting the campus shouldn't be frustrating. We are here to help.

Commuting to Campus

With limited parking on campus and the many alternatives to driving alone, it is not necessary to bring a car to Cal Poly.

Local transit is safe and reliable and best of all it´s FREE for staff and students!

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Airport

There are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.

Bicycles

There are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.

Employee Vanpool

Cal Poly currently has 9 employee vanpools in operation, with over 115 vanpool riders.

Bus Service

Affordable. Convenient. Less stressful. Local and regional transit to get you throughout the city, to the beach, shopping, or the areas in the county. Get on the bus and rest your mind.

Zipcar

9 Zipcars are at convenient locations throughout campus and are available to rent by the hour or day.

Looking for carpool options? IRideshare can help match you with an existing carpool or individual looking to carpool. Additional incentives and rewards are available to all faculty and staff who are "registered" at iRideshare.

Amtrak

Cal Poly students receive a 15% discount from Amtrak through the Amtrak Student Discount Program.

Electrical Vehicle Charging

Charging stations are located on campus in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure as well as the parking lot across from the Kennedy Library.

License Plate Recognition (LPR) is Here! Link your permit to your vehicle.

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Parking Permits

A number of different parking options are available to members of the Cal Poly community, including students, staff, visitors, and more.

Campus Tour Visitors

Can pre-purchase your visitor parking permits before you arrive on campus.

Buy a visitor permit online

The following types of parking permits are available for sale and will continue through the quarter, while supplies last:

Learn more about ADA permits

Motorcycle Permits

Learn more about motorcycle permits

Parking Permit Costs

The cost of parking permits varies based on the type (residential, commuter, or staff) and the desired duration. Information regarding the prices of resident, commuter, and staff permits is viewable on the respective page of each. For a master list of all parking prices, please see the parking permit fees page.
Purchasing Parking Permits
You may purchase parking permits at the following locations and methods:

Online/Credit Card Purchase

Students/Faculty/Staff may purchase parking permit through the mycalpoly portal under "Money Matters". Purchasing through your portal assures that you will receive the correct parking permit. This is the ONLY way to pay for a parking permit with a credit card. No credit cards are accepted at campus cashiering areas listed below.

Parking Pay Stations

For your convenience, parking pay stations have been placed in many of the lots on campus. For the locations of all Cal Poly parking pay stations, see the Parking Pay-Station Map. Pay stations may offer different permit types based on the location and use of the lots within the vicinity.

Note: Pay stations accept ($1) one dollar bills, ($5) five dollar bills, and credit/debit cards. (MC, Visa, AMEX, and Discover). No change given at pay stations.
Drive-Through
- California Blvd.
- Highland Dr.
- PAC Loop
Park & Pay
- K-1
- H-1
- H-15
Visitor Information Center

Daily and Weekly parking permits are available for purchase at the Visitor Information Center. No long-term permits are sold at the Visitor Information Center.

For permits offered, directions, and hours, see Visitor Information Center.

Transportation and Parking Services

Annual, Quarterly, Weekly, and Daily parking permits may be purchased at the Transportation and Parking Services office. See Office Hours for hours and directions.
Off Duty Staff and Faculty Permit
Off Duty permits make it possible for faculty and staff to park on campus briefly during their unpaid leave during summer quarters. Please review eligibility below.

The following guidelines will assist you in determining who is eligible for an Off Duty parking permit:
- Faculty who will not receive an appointment during summer
- Faculty and staff on leave without pay
- Faculty on sabbatical or Difference In Pay (DIP) leave
- Faculty and staff off duty pursuant to the 10/12 or 11/12 pay plan (employees working 10 or 11 months but payroll is spread over 12 months)
Who is not eligible:

Employees utilizing any leave credits with compensation (ie. vacation, CTO) Employees receiving any compensation during summer from any source: State, Corporation, grant funds, etc.

Eligible staff/faculty must complete a request form found here.
Pay for Parking Information

The concept of "pay for parking" on campuses of The California State University is at the direction of the State Legislature and is based on the theory that parking facilities must be paid for by the user. The money collected for parking permits reimburses the state for costs of constructing and operating parking facilities. Enforcement of parking regulations has been made the direct responsibility of the University. For more details, see Section 1 of Rules and Regulations.
Parking Enforcement Hours

PLEASE NOTE: Parking signage on campus supersedes website information, which is subject to change.

Parking permits are required Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm & Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Unless otherwise noted with signs or curb markings. Example: Staff 24/7 or Resident 24/7 spaces.

All other parking restrictions (red zone, yellow zone, disabled, etc.) apply 24 hours, 7 days a week.

If you have questions regarding parking at Cal Poly, please e-mail parking@calpoly.edu or calling 805-756-6654.

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