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:

• 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.

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:

Tell us how we're doing. If you have ideas for improving Transportation & Parking Services, please e-mail them to TellTPS@ucsd.edu.

If you have questions, see Transportation and Parking Contacts.