Parking and Transportation

Parking on Campus

A valid parking permit is required at all times to park in any campus lot. A range of permit options is available for both visitors and students.

Student Semester Permits: Lot 20

Lot 20 Semester Permits are available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. Once sold out, permits will not be available again until the next semester.

Semester Permit (Monday – Friday): $500

Please note that virtual semester permits do not allow for overnight parking.

On-Campus Residents Permits: Lot 20R

SFSU on-campus residents can buy a semester parking permit that lets them park anytime, day or night, including overnight and on weekends. Permits are limited and sold first come, first served. Once they’re gone, more won’t be available until next semester.

Semester Permit (All Access): $400

Faculty and Staff Permits

Faculty and staff at SFSU are eligible to purchase annual or semester parking permits, providing convenient access to campus parking throughout the year.

Employee Payroll Deduction Permit Request

SFSU employees are eligible to sign up for a Monthly Payroll Deduction Parking Permit, which allows the permit fee to be deducted pre-tax from their paycheck. Visit the Parking and Transportation office and sign up for the payroll deduction.

This permit renews automatically each year and employees must submit a cancellation request to stop the payroll deductions.

EV Charge and Park

SFSU offers electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus through ChargePoint. EV spaces are for active charging only. Idle fees may apply if a vehicle stays parked after charging is complete. Parking permit is required at all times.

SFSU Community charge rate: $1 per hour
General Public: $1.50 per hour up to 5 hours. Additional $6.25 session fee will be charged as a daily parking permit fee.

Motorcycles

SFSU has designated motorcycle spaces for free parking in Lot 20 and Lot 6 parking garages. Park only in marked motorcycle areas to avoid citations.

Public Transportation

SFSU is a transit-friendly campus, supporting accessible mass transportation to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.