Knowing where to park, how to park and when to park has never been easier.
Getting a permit to park on campus is easy.
Following these simple regulations will keep you safe and informed.
Want to know where to park? View our parking lot pages to learn everything you need to know.
Pay stations and meters are conveniently located throughout campus.
Conveniently located at the entrances of campus and in major parking lots.
Visiting the campus shouldn't be frustrating. We are here to help.
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!
Google Transit Trip PlannerThere are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.
There are over 6,500 bike rack spaces and 254 secure bike lockers available on campus.
Cal Poly currently has 9 employee vanpools in operation, with over 115 vanpool riders.
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.
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.
Cal Poly students receive a 15% discount from Amtrak through the Amtrak Student Discount Program.
Charging stations are located on campus in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure as well as the parking lot across from the Kennedy Library.
Commuter permits go on sale on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This is a one-time, non-precedent setting sale. You can purchase Orange Lot, Rover, and Motorcycle permits directly using your parking account.
All permits types will be sold for spring quarter only and are valid beginning March 29. No exchanges will be granted. All dates are tentative and subject to change.
For short term commuter students:
Daily & Weekly commuter parking is provided for students who commute to campus on a short term basis. Parking permits do not allow for overnight parking. Please review the campus parking rules and regulations prior to parking or purchasing a permit.
Short term permits are only valid in the following lots:
Limited Time permits are only valid in the following lots:
For commuter students with designated Orange Lot parking permits between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All commuter permits are valid after 5:00 pm. Orange Lot Parking permits do not allow for overnight parking. Please review the campus parking rules and regulations prior to parking or purchasing a permit.
Orange permits are only valid in the following lots:
Rover permits are valid in Grand Ave. Structure, Orange Lots, & H1
Can purchase short term parking permits at the pay station in K1 & H1. Visitors may also use the many campus parking meters or pay contactless us ParkMobile. The zone number for ParkMobile will be posted in each parking area that it is available.
| Permit Type | Commuter Permit |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour | $2.00 |
| 2 Hours | $4.00 |
| Daily | $5.00 |
| Weekly | $25.00 |
| Permit Type | Orange Lots | Rover | Motorcycle | Evening (Valid after 5 p.m.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | $150.00 | $210.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Start Date | Lots & Streets |
|---|---|
| Jul 10 07:00 am | H-11 |
| May 16 07:00 am | G2 Parking Lot |
| May 20 07:00 am | Grand Ave. |
