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Parking Permits

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Permit Options

UC San Diego uses license plates as parking credentials to eliminate the need for a physical permit. Parking staff check the license plates of parked vehicles to verify parking rights.

Permit

Eligibility*

Payroll

Consecutive Day (30–365 days)

10 Days

1 Day

Carpool Eligibility

S

Student

N/A

N/A

N/A

ParkMobile Only
$6

Eligible

SR

Student On-Campus Resident

N/A

$4.65/day

N/A

N/A

Ineligible

D

Public (unrestricted)

N/A

N/A

N/A

$5

Ineligible

SuperSaver

Public (unrestricted)

N/A

N/A

 N/A

ParkMobile Only
$3.50

Ineligible

B

Faculty, Staff, Grad Student

$114/mo.

$3.80/day

$60.50

$6.05

Eligible

A

Faculty, MSP/SMG Staff, Post Doc

$129/mo.

$4.30/day

$73.50

$7.35

Eligible

M

Faculty, Staff, Student

$25/mo.

$0.83/day

N/A

ParkMobile Only
$1.50

Ineligible

V

Public (unrestricted)

N/A

N/A

N/A

$4.50/hr. or $36/day

Ineligible

NW

Public (unrestricted)

N/A

$0.85/day

N/A

$4.50

Ineligible

OPH

Faculty, Staff

$41.50/mo.

$1.05/day

N/A

$4.70

Ineligible

*See permit descriptions below for additional eligibility and permit use details. SR permits are for sale to students living in on-campus housing only and are valid in both S and SR spaces.

Learn more about our flexible parking options when using the ParkMobile app.

What Permit Fees Fund

The revenue generated from parking permits is used primarily for the development, maintenance and operation of parking facilities. Additionally, it supports other sustainable mobility options that aim to reduce environmental impact and distribute parking demand, ultimately lowering development, maintenance and operating costs.

To fund upcoming parking improvements, including the replacement and expansion of parking facilities, Transportation Services will be implementing modest annual parking permit rate increases each year.

D – Discount

Eligibility:

Everyone

Options (see permit pricing above):

1 Day

Purchase:

Online, ParkMobile

Valid D permits allow parking in these lots and spaces:

Lots P703, P704, P705 and P386 

  • D: 24 hours daily; no overnight parking in P386
  • S: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • B: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • A: 5 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day/7 days a week.”

NW – Night & Weekend

Eligibility:

Everyone

Options (see permit pricing above):

Consecutive Days, 1 Day

Purchase:

Online

Valid NW permits allow parking in these spaces:

  • S: 3 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • D: 3 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • B: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • A: 5 p.m. – 7 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day/7 days a week.”

Note: See lots that require an access sticker below.

OPH – Off-Peak Hours Staff

Eligibility:

All employee

Options (see permit pricing above):

Payroll

Purchase:

Online

Valid OPH permits allow parking in these spaces:

  • S: 2:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • D: 2:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • B: 2:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
  • A: 5 p.m. – 9 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; not valid where posted: “A permit required 24 hours a day/7 days a week.”

Note: See lots that require an access sticker below.

Using Your Parking Permit

Permit holders are responsible for following parking rules and instructions when parking at UC San Diego. Follow these guidelines to avoid parking citations.

Permits are:

  • Never valid in a restricted, undesignated, patient or reserved parking space, including where posted: “A” Permit Required 24 Hrs a Day/7 Days a week
  • Non-transferable unless registered for carpool or department use.
  • UC San Diego property—resale is prohibited
  • Not a guarantee that a space will be available. A lack of space is not considered valid justification for violation of UC San Diego parking regulations.

The permit holder is responsible for the cost of the permit from the time of purchase until it expires or you cancel it.

Note: Parking on university property is at your own risk. Always lock your vehicle and remove or conceal valuables.

Look for these painted symbols on the ground to identify spaces.

  • A Faculty space
  • B Staff space
  • S Student space
  • SR Student Resident space
  • D Discount space
  • V Visitor space

Adding a Vehicle to Your Permit

  • Login to our online system.
  • Click “Vehicles” at the top of the page.
  • Click “Add Vehicle/Employee ID” at the bottom of the page.
  • Add your vehicle information (make, model and license plate number) and click “Next.”
  • You will receive an alert that your vehicle has been associated with your permit(s). Confirm your permit number is listed.
  • If your permit number is not listed, contact a parking office for assistance.

Official Business Access

Parking and Commuter Services offers 2-Hour Official Business (OB) supplement access for departments to facilitate employee parking while conducting travel and time-sensitive official university business. The access is not intended to accommodate an individual’s personal parking needs and may result in a substantial fine if abused.

A valid UC San Diego “A,” “B” or “R” parking permit with OB access allows parking in these areas for a period of 2-hours:

  • “A” faculty spaces
  • “V” visitor spaces
  • Service Yard spaces
  • UC vehicle spaces
  • Where posted: “A” parking permit required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Official Business supplement is NEVER valid in disabled or reserved parking spaces.

Application Process

A department appointed designee is responsible for completing and submitting the Official Business Access Application for consideration. Once submitted, Parking and Commuter Services will review and grant departments access to purchase 2-hour physical OB supplements on an annual recharge basis. 

Approval Considerations

Approval for official business access is determined on predictable and consistent parking access needs using these criteria.

  • Does the applicant have meetings or university-specific commitments several times a week that require them to drive their personal vehicle to locations away from their primary worksite?
  • Could other transportation modes reasonably support this movement? Examples: Walking, shuttles, use of university vehicles, shared scooters, etc.
  • Are the meetings scheduled so tightly that walking to/from the nearest available parking for the employee permit type is unfeasible?

Lots That Require Supplemental Access

Lots P001–P017
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
  • 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily
  • SIO access is bundled with permits that are purchased through our portal. If you have been approved for this access, choose the option that identifies SIO along with the permit type you are purchasing.
Lot P384
Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
  • 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. weekdays
  • Sanford Consortium access stickers are only available at Sanford Consortium. They provide stickers to UC San Diego employees who work at Sanford Consortium and purchase a UC San Diego parking permit.

Lot P706
Preuss School

  • 24 hours daily
  • Preuss access is bundled into permits that are purchased through our portal. If you have been approved for this access choose the option that identifies Preuss along with the permit type you are purchasing.
Lot P759
UC San Diego Medical Center La Jolla
  • 24 hours daily
  • UC San Diego Medical Center access stickers are issued by the medical center’s security agency.
8980 Property
  • 24 hours daily
  • 8980 access is bundled into permits that are purchased through our portal. If you have been approved for this access, choose the option that identifies 8980 along with the permit type you are purchasing.

Questions?

Contact us.