Parking and Traffic Impact

• No shuttle service during finals and end of year.  Shuttle service will stop on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  Shuttle service will resume on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (the first day of instruction for Spring Semester).   Please park on main campus.  South Campus semester virtual parking permits are valid in the general parking areas on main campus during final weeks.  A valid parking permit is always required.

   

• Lot 8 - Short Term Parking Only

Permit News

• 2021 Spring Semester parking permits will be available for purchase starting Saturday, December 18, 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 commencement: 
  If you are a guest and plan to attend a commencement ceremony, we strongly recommend that you purchase your parking permits in advance of commencement day.  Commencement prepay virtual parking permits are $4 per commencement ceremony.  Spaces are limited for each parking garage.  Please note:  You may only park in the garage that you selected when you purchase your commence parking permit.
  
  Due to high traffic impact, please consider parking in the North Garage (10th & San Fernando) or the West Garage (4th & San Salvador).  Please give yourself enough time to find parking and to arrive early to your ceremony.
  
  Commencement Guest Prepay Parking Permits
  
  Graduates - please check your email for instruction and link to redeem your courtesy parking permit.  Please note:  the courtesy parking permit is not transferable from person to person.
  

   

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!