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Purchase summer parking permits at ucsc.aimsparking.com. All permits are now virtual and your license plate will act as your permit. You must submit proof that the vehicle is register to you or an immediate family member at the time of application. 

Summer Session students can only purchase parking permits for the campus remote parking lots. Remote lots are frequently served by campus shuttles. You can purchase:

  • daily
  • weekly
  • monthly
  • by session

Email the TAPS Sales Office for questions about summer session parking permits.


SessionDatesR Permit Cost
Session 1June 23 – July 25$108
Session 2July 28 – August 9$108
8-week SessionJune 23 – August 15$189
10-week SessionJune 23 – August 29$213
High School Summer University$108
Independent Field StudiesJune 23 – August 29Visit the TAPS Sales Office to purchase
Summer’s Edge Session 1June 23 – July 25Visit the TAPS Sales Office to purchase
Summer’s Edge Session 2July 28 – August 29Visit the TAPS Sales Office to purchase
Table showing the R permit cost for each summer session

Students with summer classes at Coastal Science Campus may apply for a Coastal Science Campus C permit by appeal only. To submit an appeal, Email the following items to Patrick Randolph:

Student Letter of Request

Explain why you are requesting an appeal; the letter must include the following:

  • A screenshot of your class schedule.
  • Specific dates the permit is needed.

Employer Confirmation

Have your employer email a scanned letter confirming your employment to Patrick Randolph; the letter must contain the following information:

  • Anticipated end date of employment
  • Name, phone, and email of person
  • Student employee’s job title and hire date
Last modified: Aug 29, 2025