Student Parking
Student day and overnight permits are available for purchase through the Transportation Portal for eligible students. First-year, on-campus residents will not be permitted to bring a car their first year of study at SDSU. More information is available on the First-Year On-Campus Resident Parking Policy website.
Students Living in On-Campus Residential Communities
Parking & Transportation Services does not manage residential parking for Aztec Shops properties or M@College. More information for Aztec Shops parking can be found at https://aztecservice.sdsu.edu/reservedparking/. If you are living at M@College, you may email Chris Knight at [email protected] for more information.
Student Day Permit
- Student day permits are only valid between 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- "S" parking stalls are unmarked if the area does not have other permissions present.
- Student permits are not valid in spaces marked as Faculty/Staff (F/S) unless it is after hours (see below).
- Student permits are not valid in spaces marked for Service/Vendor (S/V), Special Permit (SP), Electric Vehicles (EV), or Disabled Person (DP) unless accompanied by a special permit, DMV placard/plate or are actively charging in an EV space located in student parking.
- Student permits are invalid in PayByPhone only locations: P6B, P8 and P10.
- Students may not share the same permit on another student's vehicle.
- P1, Levels 3-5
- P2A (3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. only)
- P2B
- P2C
- P3
- P4
- P7
- P12, Levels 3-8
- P15
- P16
- P17
- P17A
- P17B
- Student permits are only valid in F/S locations during the following times:
- Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- Students are not authorized to park in F/S locations overnight.
| Permit Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day | $7.42 |
| Weekly Day | $16 |
| Monthly Day | $42 |
| Fall 2024 Day (Valid August 11 - December 31) | $184 |
| Spring 2025 Day (Valid January 1 - May 24) | $184 |
Student Overnight Permit
- Student overnight permits are valid 24 hours.
- "S" and "N" parking stalls are unmarked if the area does not have other permissions present.
- Student permits are not valid in spaces marked as Faculty/Staff (F/S) unless it is after hours (see below).
- Student permits are not valid in spaces marked for Service/Vendor (S/V), Special Permit (SP), Electric Vehicles (EV), or Disabled Person (DP) unless accompanied by a special permit, DMV placard/plate or are actively charging in an EV space located in student parking.
- Student permits are not valid in PayByPhone only locations: P6B, P8 and P10.
- Students may not share the same permit on another student's vehicle.
Students with an overnight permit can park in any authorized locations stated under the student day permit between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. In addition, student overnight permit holders can park in the following locations 24 hours:
- P3
- P4
- P7
- P12, Levels 3-8
- P17
- P17A
- P17B
- Student permits are only valid in F/S locations during the following times:
- Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- Students are not authorized to park in F/S locations overnight.
| Permit Period | Fee (Eff. 7/1/2024) |
|---|---|
| Weekly Overnight | $24 |
| Monthly Overnight | $64 |
| Fall 2024 Overnight (Valid August 11 - December 31) | $293 |
| Spring 2025 Overnight (Valid January 1 - May 24) | $293 |
Motorcycle (M) Permit
- M Permits are valid in any "M" motorcycle stall, 24/7
- P1
- P2
- P2B
- P3
- P4
- P6
- P7
- P12
- P14
- P15
- P17A
| Permit Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 (Valid August 11 - December 31) | $39 |
| Spring 2025 (Valid January 1 - May 24) | $39 |
Students who purchase a semester vehicle permit can obtain a complimentary motorcyle permit through the Transportation Portal.
Fee Proration & Refund Schedule
Permit costs will be prorated per the University's proration schedule.
The amount of the refund is rounded down to the nearest dollar. Refunds will not be approved for amounts of $5 or less. The schedule of refunds refers to calendar days, commencing on the date of the term when instruction begins.
Please note: Your refund credit will first be applied to any outstanding debt with the university.
Spring 2025 Parking Fee Schedule
| Purchase Date | Student Day | Student Overnight | Motorcyle (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 - February 1 | 184.00 | 293.00 | 39.00 |
| February 2 - March 1 | 138.00 | 219.75 | 29.25 |
| March 2 - March 29 | 92.00 | 146.50 | 19.50 |
| March 30 - April 23 | 46.00 | 73.25 | 9.75 |
Spring 2025 Parking Refund Schedule
| Refund Date | Student Day | Student Overnight | Motorcyle (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 - January 26 | 184.00 | 293.00 | 39.00 |
| January 27 - February 9 | 138.00 | 219.75 | 29.25 |
| February 10 - March 2 | 92.00 | 146.50 | 19.50 |
| March 3 - March 30 | 46.00 | 73.25 | 9.75 |
| March 31 - No More Refunds | |||
Parking Waiver
Section 42201 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, provides for the waiver of campus parking fees for students with disabilities who have been issued a DMV placard or license plate, and who meet low income requirements. For further information regarding eligibility, contact the Parking Services via email at [email protected].