Parking and Traffic Impact

• IMPORTANT FALL 2021 PARKING NOTICE

  During the first few weeks of instruction, traffic is unusually heavy and finding parking is difficult!  Please plan accordingly and consider using the North Garage (located at 10th and San Fernando Streets) or the West Garage (located at 4th and San Salvador Streets).  You can also use the South Campus Garage (located at 10th and Alma Street) and take the shuttle to main campus.  Visit South Campus Shuttle web page for shuttle information.

• Lot 8 - Short Term Parking Only

Permit News

• Most 2021 Annual, Academic, and Fall Semester parking permits are available for purchase starting July 15, 2021, through the Parking Online Services website. 
  Please note: The new South Campus fall semester virtual permits are valid at the new South Campus Garage (located at 10th and Alma Streets) and Park & Ride Lot.  The South Campus fall semester virtual permits are also valid in general spaces of the main campus parking garages after 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and all day Friday through Sunday. The South Campus permits are not valid for overnight parking.  For additional permit information, visit Parking Permit page.

General News

• New South Campus Parking garage at S. 10th Street and Alma Street is open for public use.  There are 2 entrances; one on S. 10th Street and another on Alma Street.  The garage is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. everyday. A valid SJSU parking permit is required at all times.  Pay via ParkMobile app (Zone 9033) or Permit Pay-Stations available on 1st floor by elevators. 
• Parking for SJSU students, faculty, and staff on Football home game days: 
  SJSU student, faculty, and staff parking permits are not valid during football events.  If you plan to attend an SJSU Football Game, we strongly recommend that you purchase your event parking permits in advance of game day. The standard football event parking rate is $20.  Football event parking permits at the $10 discounted event rate may be purchased via SJSU Online Services. This discounted rate is exclusively for SJSU students, faculty, and staff.  Please Note: Football event parking permits purchased online are only valid at the South Campus Garage (10th & Alma streets).

About Us

We are here to help students, faculty, staff and visitors park in a safe and clean environment. We maintain 7,500 parking spaces to help our campus function safely and efficiently, and provide other crucial services for the community.

Parking Permit

We know that the SJSU community has diverse needs when it comes to parking. That's why we offer a variety of parking permit types at various locations that can last anywhere from a single day to a semester.

Parking Citations

Make sure you stay up to date on all our regulations, which are enforced 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, every day, including holidays. It's also important to note that if you don't follow our regulations, you could be subject to a citation or fine.

Parking Maps

Not sure where you can park on campus? Check out our printable parking maps, where you can find spaces for permit holders, disabled persons, short-term parking and more.

Parking Apps

We've recently partnered with Parkmobile to provide a service that allows users to pay for and extend parking sessions using a smartphone or web app. Users also get access to wayfinding tips and customizable expiration reminders!

How We Can Help

Have a question about where you can park, our parking permits, citations or anything parking-related? We're here to help!