What You Need to Know About Parking at UCSD

Anyone parking a vehicle at UCSD must pay a fee to help support the construction, maintenance, and administration of parking facilities. The information below will help you choose between parking at UCSD or participating in an alternative transportation program.

Parking fees and permits

Parking fees are necessary because UC campuses receive no tuition or state funding to support parking facilities. Funding comes directly from parking permit sales. If you plan to park at UCSD, you must purchase and display a valid parking permit during these hours (except holidays):

• Main campus – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7days a week
• Medical Center Hillcrest – 24 hours/ 7 days a week
• Medical Center La Jolla – 24 hours/ 7 days a week

Permits and fees differ to suit various schedules. Find out which permit is right for you and where to buy it:

• Annual Parking Permits
• Short-Term Parking Permits
• Where Can I Purchase a Parking Permit?

Note: Be sure you park legally to avoid costly citations.

Alternative transportation

Parking lots reach near-full capacity daily. This can make finding a parking space difficult. We encourage use of our Shuttle Services and participation in the following alternative transportation programs:

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