Student Parking
Parking Options for Students
Daily-choice parking can be a more affordable alternative to purchasing monthly or semester parking. The daily-choice parking rate will be $4.75 per day (including fees) in four parking areas, Parking Structure 3, Parking Structure 4, Parking Lot 17/17A/17B, and Parking Lot 15. This rate is available exclusively through the PayByPhone app/website.
Note: you cannot use this rate to park outside of P3, P4, P15, or P17 areas and it is not valid in any Faculty-Staff designated areas. Vehicles that pay in these zones but park outside of the areas are subject to citation. Time restrictions in EV charging areas still apply.
Student accounts will be automatically created via imports. Please do not create a guest account. Once your account is activated, you'll be able to login using your SDSU email login credentials.
Day (valid 5am - 2am) and 24-hour permits are available for purchase through the Transportation Portal for eligible students. Visit the Guides webpage to learn how to purchase a permit or link your vehicle(s).
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.
Permissions & Enforcement
- Student day permits are valid between 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Student day ("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 "After-Hours Permissions" 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 accompanid 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.
Authorized Parking Locations
- P1, Levels 3-5
- P2A (3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. only)
- P2B
- P2C
- P3
- P4
- P7
- P12, Levels 3-8
- P15
- P17
- P17A
- P17B
After-Hours Permissions
- Student permits are only valid in F/S locations during the following times:
- Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
- Students are not authorized to park in F/S locations overnight.
Permissions & Enforcement
- These permits are valid 24 hours.
- Student overnight ("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 "After-Hours Permissions" 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 accompanid 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.
Authorized Parking Locations
Effective August 20, 2025*, the 24-hour permit is valid in the following locations:
- P3
- P4
- P17
- P17A
- P17B
*For Fall 2025 semester permits, the above locations are effective starting August 17, 2025.
After-Hours Permissions
- Student permits are only valid in F/S locations during the following times:
- Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
- Saturday & Sunday, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
- Students are not authorized to park in F/S locations overnight.
Permissions & Enforcement
- Motorcycle permits are valid in any "M" motorcycle stall, 24/7.
Authorized Parking Locations
- P1
- P2
- P2B
- P3
- P4
- P6
- P7
- P12
- P14
- P15
- P17A
Semester Permit Dates
- Summer 2025: May 25 - August 16
- Summer 2025 Session 2: July 6 - August 16
- Fall 2025: August 17 - December 31
| Permit Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day | $7.87 |
| Weekly Day | $17 |
| Weekly 24-Hours | $26 |
| Monthly Day | $45 |
| Monthly 24-Hours | $67 |
| Monthly Motorcycle | $9.36 |
| Summer 2025 Day | $123 |
| Summer 2025 24-Hours | $192 |
| Summer 2025 Motorcycle | $28 |
| Summer 2025 Day Session 2 | $89 |
| Fall 2025 Day | $196 |
| Fall 2025 24-Hours | $310 |
| Fall 2025 Motorcycle | $42 |
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/ReservedParkingV2/. Contact M@College directly for parking information.
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].
Parking Services collaborates with other departments on campus regarding permits under the VA/DoR benefit or other third-party organizations. Permits approved by the VA/DoR or other third-party organizations must be re-approved every semester. Requests must be submitted for consideration prior to the start of each semester. If you require a parking permit to be billed using your VA or DoR benefit, please contact [email protected]. While your request is under review or waiting for approval, a permit is still required if you are parked on campus. Hourly and daily permits can be purchased using one of the pay stations or the PayByPhone app. Daily, weekly or monthly permits can be purchased through the transportation portal.