Parking Services

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• What are the hours of parking enforcement?

  Parking enforcement is from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday including Winter and Summer sessions.

• When are parking permits required?

  Parking permits are required 7:30 am-10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday including Winter and Summer sessions. Permits are not required on campus holidays or weekends. Campus holidays do not always match calendar holidays. Please check with the CSU, Chico Police Department if you have a question regarding permit requirements.

• Forgot your permit?

  For students, faculty and staff that have forgotten their parking permit, no matter what type you have, you will be required to purchase an hourly or daily permit to park on campus.

  These permits can be purchased from any of the dispensers located on campus and online with Passport Parking. The permit must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle in any 'G' stall ONLY.

  Purchase Hourly Parking Permit(opens in new window)

• How do I purchase a parking permit?

  Buy semester parking permits from Student Financial Services.

• Why do I have to pay for parking?

  The parking program is wholly self-supported; there are no taxpayer funds used to fund the parking program. Your purchase of a semester, daily, or hourly permit enables the University to build and maintain the lots, provide frequent patrols to parked vehicles, and purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the program.

• Am I guaranteed a parking space if I purchase a parking permit?

  No. Because of the limited number of parking spaces at CSU, Chico, we must maximize the usage of all available parking spaces.

• I will be visiting your campus. How do I pay for parking?

  Parking permits are required in all campus lots Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. including Winter and Summer sessions.   It is recommend you find a parking spot before purchasing a permit. Having a permit does not guarantee a parking spot is available. Two options are available, see link below. The cost is $1 per hour.  Permits are not required on campus holidays or weekends. Campus holidays do not always match calendar holidays.

  Passport Parking App for Hourly & Daily Parking Permits

• I have a disabled placard. Do I have to purchase a parking permit?

  Yes.  All employees, students and visitors are required to display a valid DMV plate or placard AND a valid campus parking permit.

• I drive a motorcycle. Where can I park?

  Any type of recognized campus parking permit is valid for use on a motorcycle. However, the motorcycle MUST park in a designated motorcycle stall only.

  Campus motorcycle parking is currently located at:

  • Parking structure at W. 2nd and Chestnut Streets, first floor
  • Parking structure at W. 2nd and Cherry Streets, all floors
  • 1^st and Orange Street
  • Residential "B" lot
• Does the campus have electric vehicle parking?

  Electric vehicle parking is located on the top floor of the parking structure, W. 2nd and Chestnut. These stalls are reserved for specific permits, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. They are open for general use after 5 p.m.. A CSUC parking permit is required.

• I am hosting an event on campus. Are parking permits required?

  Permits are required at virtually all campus events, with a few exceptions such as graduation. The Facilities Reservations & Event Services website contains useful information regarding events on campus.

  Facilities Reservations & Event Services
  Colusa Hall, Room 103
  530-898-6118
  fres@csuchico.edu