Parking and Transportation

Administrative Department

Our office provides parking permits, accessible transit options and resources that help the campus community get to, from and around SFSU’s bustling campus with ease and support for success.

Your Guide to Parking and Transportation

In the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, there are many ways to travel to SFSU. Our office guides you through your options – from where to park, getting around campus and choosing the right parking permit for your needs. 

View the campus parking map to locate each parking lot available to use.

Purple and gold SFSU parking structure on a sunny day

Campus Parking

SFSU provides parking for students, faculty, staff and visitors. A valid daily or semester permit is required at ALL times in every lot. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, all lots become open for public use.

Lot 20: The roof level is restricted to staff and faculty 
Hours: 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday 

Lot 25: General paid public, visitor/guest and student parking 
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday – Sunday  

Loading Zones are strictly enforced and limited to 20 minutes. You should obtain loading zone permits from our office. Buildings with loading zones include: 

  • Library
  • Creative Arts
  • Facilities
  • Thornton Hall 

Motorcycle parking is free on campus. Motorcycles need to be parked in designated motorcycle parking spaces. Spaces are available in Lot 20 and Lot 6 parking areas. 

  •  It is the policy of the University to provide convenient accessible parking facilities for all persons with disabilities who are members of the faculty, staff, student body and visiting general public. 
  • A valid DP/DV license plate or placard issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles and a valid University parking permit must be displayed to park in a blue zone on campus. 

Fall 2026 permits are now available

We offer several options of permits for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

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