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Transportation & Parking Services

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Virtual Permitting

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has transitioned to a virtual permitting system for campus parking. With virtual permitting, TAPS will no longer issue physical parking permits in most situations. Instead, you will register your vehicle and license plate number when purchasing your permits. Your registered license plate will act as your parking permit through Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). Eligible affiliates will be able to purchase and/or renew both long-term and daily permits through this system.

Read more about virtual parking permits

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Campus Parking Map

Locate parking lots on campus and find out the eligible parking and enforcement hours for each lot.

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Parking Permits

Learn about the different permit options available to you, the cost of permits, and how to purchase them.

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Special Event Parking

Parking information for Move-in, Move-out, Commencement, and all other special events on campus as well as how to get parking support for your events.

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Electric Vehicles

Learn about electric vehicle charging on campus, get answers to frequently asked questions, and learn about discounts & rebates for purchasing EV’s.

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Satellite Campus Parking

Get information about parking at Westside Research Park and the Coastal Science Campus.

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Tour Bus Parking

If you’re bring a tour to campus, make arrangements for parking the bus(es).

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Parking and Program Rules

Read and review the rules and regulations for parking permits and their use.

Last modified: Aug 29, 2025