Department Requesting Permits for Guests or Event
When classes are in session, on-campus visitor parking can be difficult to find during peak periods, which are generally Mondays through Thursdays, between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. To avoid traffic/parking delay and environmental impact, please consider hosting your event on Fridays, Weekends, or Summer.
Special Event Parking Information
1. To request permits for guest(s) or event, please fill out the Event Parking Request Form [pdf]. All requests MUST include: requester information, event information, and billing information including a valid chargeback account number to ensure timely processing (i.e. chartfield, project number, or form of payment).
2. All requests MUST be submitted with a minimum of seven business days prior to guest arrival. If a request is not submitted within the appropriate time frame, we cannot guarantee a permit will be ready in time for the invited guest and may require the invited guest to purchase a permit. If a request is submitted late and we can fulfill the request, a late event fee will be added to the total cost. (see cost chart below)
3. Depending on the needs of your event, parking traffic officers, parking attendants, mobile parking booth, or way-finding signage may be required. Services of this nature are provided at an additional expense.
4. Advise your guests in advance of the rules and regulations concerning parking on the SJSU campus, as well as the special arrangements that may be made with the Parking Services Office.
5. Parking Permits are required at all times for all vehicles parked on campus.
6. Please note: Only general parking areas are available for event parking. Special parking area may be approved on a case by case basis.
Hosting departments have the following parking options for your events:
Reserve parking for your guests/VIP (Guaranteed Parking)
1. Small number of parking spaces can be reserved with custom signs
2. Large number of parking spaces can be reserved with signage and parking staff monitor the reserved area
First Come, First Serve guest parking (Non-guaranteed Parking)
- Your guests will find available space in approved area on their own
- Only general parking areas are available for guest parking. Special area may be approved on a case by case basis. Valid parking permits are required.
Guest parking permit redeem/purchase options:
Department covers the guests' permit cost
1. A permit link for your guests to redeem the virtual parking permit online ahead of time at no cost to your guests (Required a guest account sign up for first time user)
2. A electronic code for your guests to redeem on the day of the event via Digital Pay Stations located at the designated parking garage(s)
3. Depending on the type of events, a permit redeem option can be set up on the parking online event page where your guests can obtain the parking permit ahead of time online anonymously (no log in required)
Guests pay for their own parking permits
1. A presold permit option can be set up on the parking online event page where your guests can pay for their parking permit ahead of time (quick and easy, no log in required)
2. Your guests can pay on the day of the event via ParkMobile app or Digital Pay Stations located at the designated parking garage(s)
3. For additional information, visit visitor/guest webpage
Event parking estimated cost effective 7/1/25
(Price is subjected to change)
| Services | Estimated Cost |
| Reserved small number of spaces with individual sign | $20/space |
| Reserved large number of spaces | - Weekday: $12/space + sign cost + staff cost - Weekend/Evening: $8/space + Sign cost + staff cost |
| Department covers permit cost |
Small event rate: Large event rate: |
| Parking staff for traffic control/ assisting with event | $55 / hour / staff - Events with 50+ vehicles, parking attendant(s) are mandatory |
| Electronic sign | $60 / sign |
| Shuttle service |
$100 per hour/per shuttle |
| Late event fee |
* 0-3 days before event: 25% or $30 whichever is greater |
