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Visitor - Short Term Permits

Visitor parking is permitted in certain parking lots on campus but a valid visitor/student permit must be displayed. Permits can be purchased from the permit dispensers located in the lots throughout campus. Click here for our  Short Term Rate Table

Visitor Parking
Restrictions regarding visitor parking vary by lot. Certain lots allow visitor parking at all times, while other lots only allow visitor parking after 5:00PM and on weekends. There are a small number of lots on campus that are reserved for specific permit holders at all times, and no visitor parking is allowed. Please refer to the lot entrance sign to find the appropriate lot for your permit type. Please note that there may be specific spaces or areas within these lots that are marked with other restrictions.

Visitor/Student permits are also valid in time zones for the time designated, and in loading zones for 20 minutes. Please note these permits are not valid in restricted areas, restricted spaces, reserved spaces, metered spaces or lots/spaces marked for vendors.

Metered Parking
Metered parking is available in certain lots on campus. Meter rates are 25 cents for five minutes. Meters have maximum time limits that are noted on the meters themselves.

Coastal Access
Coastal access spaces are available in 6 Parking and in parking structures 10 Parking and 22 Parking. These spaces are intended for coastal access only and have a maximum time limit of four hours. Permits for parking in these spaces must be purchased from the permit dispensers.