Online Services
The University Police Department provides a variety of services online.
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.
The University Police Department provides a variety of services online.
If you were ticketed on campus and wish to either pay or appeal the citation, you can do so via the Parking Accounts Client.
The following parking permits are available for sale and will continue through the quarter, while supplies last:
Students/Faculty/Staff purchase your parking permit through your Cal Poly 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.
If you have questions regarding parking at Cal Poly, please e-mail parking@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-6654.
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Resident Areas require permit 24/7