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Commuter Permit

Commuter Permits - Fall 2024

Fall Commuter permit waitlists will open Monday, August 26, 2024 through Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 9:00AM.

For Fall 2024, there are 2 permit types available. The Grand Permit is valid in Grand Avenue Structure, H1, H12, H14, and H16 lots. The Commuter Permit is only valid in H1, H12, H14, and H16. Both permits allow for parking in staff lots after 5:00PM.

Permit awards will be randomized and awarded through a lottery system beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00AM. Subsequent awards will occur three (3) business days after the initial award date pending availability.

Once awarded, students will have three (3) business days to complete the purchase online. The third business day will end at 8:59:59PM. No exceptions to this three-day timeframe will be granted. Waitlists may reopen for subsequent lottery awards if permits remain available.

The following permits are available in Fall 2024:

  • Grand - Annual - (Valid 9/23/2024 - 6/13/2025)
  • Commuter - Annual - (Valid 9/23/2024 - 6/13/2025)
  • Commuter - Fall Quarter - (Valid 9/23/2024 - 12/13/24)

  • Permit Type Valid Parking Locations Annual Rate Quarterly Rate
    Grand H-1, H-12, H-14, H-16 and Grand Avenue Structure $693 NA
    General Commuter H-1, H-12, H-14, H-16 $495 $165

    Motorcycle Annual and Motorcycle Fall Quarter permits will be available for sale on Monday, June 23, 2024 with no waitlist.

    If you were unable to join a waitlist or otherwise have questions, please contact parking@calpoly.edu.

    The following types of permits are available for sale to commuter students.

    Note: For Summer 2024, only the general commuter permit is available. It is valid in ANY commuter lot including Grand Avenue Structure, H1, H12, H14, and H16. Fall 2024 Permits will be available in September.

      • Short Term Commuter & Visitor Parking Lots

        For short term commuter students:

        Daily and weekly parking permits are available for students who commute to campus infrequently. Short term permits are only valid in the following lots:


        For Visitors:

        Hourly parking permits or paid ParkMobile sessions are only valid in the following lots:

      • Long Term Commuter Parking Lots

        Long Term Commuter parking permits are valid in designated parking areas based on the permit type. This allows students to choose a parking lot that best fits their needs. There are three permit types, each of which allow the student to park in a dedicated lot between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All commuter permits are valid in staff parking areas after 5 p.m. Long Term Commuter parking permits do not allow for overnight parking. Please review the campus parking rules and regulations prior to parking or purchasing a permit.

        K-1 Permits are only valid in the K-1 parking lot.

        Orange Permits are only valid in the following lots:


        Rover Permits are valid in the following lots:

      • Purchase a permit

        Visitors

        Visitors can purchase short term parking permits at the pay station in the K1 and H1 parking lots. Visitors may also use the many campus parking meters or pay contactless using the ParkMobile app. The zone number for ParkMobile will be posted in each parking area that it is available.

        • Waitlist Instructions

          Parking Waitlist

          Commuter Students can purchase a Long-Term Commuter parking permit through the waitlist. Permit awards will be randomized and awarded through a lottery system. When a lottery number is selected, the student will automatically be awarded a permit, notified via a Cal Poly email and will have three (3) business days* to complete the purchase online. No exceptions to this three-day timeframe will be granted. Students are limited to joining one waitlist using their parking account. Waitlists may reopen for subsequent lottery awards if permits remain available.

          *Definition of three (3) business days: Business Days are Monday-Friday; Day 1-day of award, Day 2, Day 3-award is valid until 8:59:59 PM PST.

          Day 1 Day 2 Day 3:

          Award Time* – 11:59:59 PM

          *Permits can be purchased anytime after awards go out.

          12:00:00 AM – 11:59:59 AM

          12:00:00 AM – 8:59:59 PM**

          **Permits can only be purchased until 8:59:59 PM on the final (3rd) business day.

          • 2024/2025 Parking Rates

            Short Term and Time Limited Parking

            Permit Type Rate
            1 Hour $4.00
            2 Hours $8.00
            Daily $8.00
            Weekly $40.00

            Long Term

            Permit Type Commuter
            (H1/H12/H14/H16)
            Grand Structure Motorcycle Evening
            (Valid after 5 p.m.)
            Quarter Rate $165.00 $242.00 $55.00 $55.00
            Annual Rate $495.00 $693.00 $165.00 $165.00
            Student Carpool $495.00 $693.00 N/A N/A
          • 2023/2024 Parking Rates

            Short Term and Time Limited Parking

            Permit Type Rate
            1 Hour $3.00
            2 Hours $6.00
            Daily $8.00
            Weekly $40.00

            Long Term

            Permit Type Commuter
            (H1/H12/H14/H16)
            Commuter K1
            (K1 Lot Only)
            Grand Structure Motorcycle Evening
            (Valid after 5 p.m.)
            Quarter Rate $162.00 $162.00 $226.00 $54.00 $54.00
            Annual Rate $485.00 $485.00 $678.00 $162.00 $162.00
            Student Carpool $485.00 $485.00 $678.00 N/A N/A
        • 2022/2023 Parking Rates

          Short Term and Time Limited Parking as of 9/1/2022

          Permit Type Rate
          1 Hour $2.50
          2 Hours $5.00
          Daily $7.00
          Weekly $35.00

          Long Term

          Permit Type Commuter
          (H1/H12/H14/H16)
          Commuter K1
          (K1 Lot Only)
          Grand Structure Motorcycle Evening
          (Valid after 5 p.m.)
          Student Carpool & Quarter Rate $158.00 $158.00 $221.00 $52.67 $52.67
          Annual Rate $474.00 $474.00 $663.00 $158.00 $158.00