Parking and Permits
Parking permits are required on the San Luis Obispo (SLO) and Paso Robles (NCC) campuses for each term starting
the second week of the academic semester or summer session through the last day of
final examinations, Monday through Saturday, 7:00am - 10:00pm, excluding academic holidays. Permits are required on all roadways and parking lots on Cuesta College property. All other rules and regulations are enforced 24-hours per day, 7 days a week.
Parking Permit enforcement begins the SECOND week of each semester.
FALL 2023 - Permit enforcement begins on August 21, 2023.
2023-2024 Parking Permit Enforcement START & END Dates
| TERM Start date - End date | Permit Enforcement STARTS | Permit Enforcement ENDS |
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SUMMER 2023 June 12 - July 21, 2023 |
JUNE 20, 2023 | JULY 21, 2023 |
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FALL 2023 August 14 - December 15, 2023 |
AUGUST 21, 2023 | DECEMBER 15, 2023 |
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SPRING 2024 January 16 - May 17, 2024 |
JANUARY 22, 2024 | MAY 17, 2024 |
Parking Permit Grace Period: There is a one-week grace period (from the official term start date) to allow time to purchase a parking permit.
How Do I Purchase a Parking Permit? How Much Do Permits Cost? Are there EV Stations on campus? Answers to these questions and more below.
In Spring 2023, Cuesta College implemented "virtual" parking permits and license plate recognition (LPR) software for their campus parking program. That means, your license plate will serve as your parking permit. Cuesta College Public Safety officers now use license plate recognition (LPR) software to scan vehicle license plates to see if vehicles have a valid parking permit.
IMPORTANT VIRTUAL PARKING PERMIT INFORMATION!
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- Purchase, Pay and Manage your parking permit through the new parking permit portal.
Semester parking permits are sold exclusively online. No more stickers or hangers. Instructions on how to purchase and how to manage the various types of permits are below under "Permit Types". - Your license plate will serve as your parking permit.
You will no longer receive a physical semester permit. Permits will not be mailed and you do not need to pick one up. License plate numbers must be entered correctly. License plates entered incorrectly are subject to a parking citation. - Parking permits must be PAID in full to be Valid.
You will receive an email confirmation stating that your permit is paid and valid. If you do not receive this email, login to check the permit status to make sure permit is paid for and valid. You can also call Campus Police at
805-546-3205 for assistance. - Permits are valid on both the SLO and NCC campus.
It is not necessary to buy a permit for each campus. Permit is valid at both. - Only one (1) vehicle can use the permit at a time.
Up to three (3) vehicles can be added to your permit "profile", but only one (1) vehicle can use the permit at a time. IMPORTANT!! If more than one vehicle is added, the vehicle parking on campus MUST be the "Selected Vehicle" on the permit. All vehicles added are not automatically covered by the permit.
** It is the driver's responsibility to switch the permit to the vehicle/license plate that is parked on campus. Instructions on how to switch, add, or edit vehicles are below under each permit type. (How to Manage Your Parking Permit)
- Purchase, Pay and Manage your parking permit through the new parking permit portal.
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Officers use license plate recognition (LPR) software to check each license plate to see if the vehicle has a valid permit. If the vehicle is not the "Selected Vehicle" on the permit, the LPR will not recognize the vehicle as having a valid permit and you could receive a parking citation.
Purchasing a Virtual
Semester or Daily Parking Permit
Click on Permit Type below for information on "How to Purchase" or "How to Manage
Your Virtual Parking Permit".
*** On some mobile devices, rotate device to landscape mode for best view in permit
portal. ***
PERMIT TYPES
Parking permit enforcement begins the SECOND week of each semester. Fall 2023 semester - Enforcement begins on August 21, 2023.
On some mobile devices, rotate device to landscape mode for best view in permit portal.
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Parking permit fees are non-refundable once the semester or session begins. Refer to the Cuesta College catalog for information on full and partial refunds. The parking permit fee is not an eligible tax credit fee.
Parking permit enforcement begins the SECOND week of each semester.
Fall 2023 semester - Enforcement begins on August 21, 2023.
Spring STAFF permits are valid through the summer session.
On some mobile devices, rotate device to landscape mode for best view in permit portal.
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Parking permit enforcement begins the SECOND week of each academic semester.
Fall 2023 semester - Enforcement begins on August 21, 2023.
On some mobile devices, rotate device to landscape mode for best view in permit portal.
Please Note: Semester parking permit date durations follow the district's academic calendar. Permits are required when "academic" classes are in session. Parking permits are not enforced in-between semesters.
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If you are participating in a Community Programs class (community education, recreation, aquatics or Youth Programs) click on the green button below to access the Guest parking permit portal. Please click on important "How to..." instructions for help navigating through the online permit portal.
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Parking permit enforcement begins the SECOND week of each academic semester.
Fall 2023 semester - Enforcement begins on August 21, 2023.
On some mobile devices, rotate device to landscape mode for best view in permit portal.
Please Note: Semester parking permit date durations follow the district's academic calendar. Permits are required when "academic" classes are in session. Parking permits are not enforced in-between semesters.
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Please click on important "How to..." instructions for help navigating through the online permit portal.
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Emeritus faculty and staff parking permits are valid indefinitely. Updating to a virtual permit is not required. Please display your permit clearly by hanging it from the rearview mirror or adhered to the front windshield.
Daily permits can be purchased for $4.00 - Online, at self-serve permit dispensers
or in person at SLO Campus Police.
Virtual daily permits are available online from the permit portal.
Login using your myCuesta login credentials or as a Guest.
cuestacollege.thepermitportal.com
Permits can be purchased for the day of your visit or for a future date.
Traditional Pay & Display (paper) daily permits can be purchased for the day of visit from self-serve permit machines in parking lots or at the SLO Campus Police office, located in building 7500. (MAPS)
- Daily permits are valid for ONE-DAY and expire at 11:59pm. (approx. midnight)
- Daily permits are not valid in Staff parking.
- Daily permits purchased online or at a permit machine are valid in any parking lot or roadway on the SLO and NCC campus.
- Overnight camping is prohibited in all parking lots and roadways on Cuesta College property.
For more information on Daily Permits, please see Daily Parking Permits below, under Parking Permit Fees.
Parking Permit Fees
Students - Community Programs Patrons - Guests - Visitors
| Vehicle Type | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
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| Automobile - Vans - Trucks | $40.00* | $40.00* | $15.00 |
| Motorcycles - Mopeds | $15.00 | $15.00 | $8.00 |
* For recipients of the California College Promise Grant (CCPG, formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver, BOG) the student Fall/Spring automobile permit fee is $30.00 .
Parking permit fees are non-refundable once the semester or session begins. Refer
to the Cuesta College catalog for information on full and partial refunds. The parking
permit fee is not an eligible tax credit fee.
Staff & Faculty
| Vehicle Type | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
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| Automobile - Vans - Trucks | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00* |
| Motorcycles - Mopeds | $15.00 | $15.00 | $8.00 |
* If you purchased a spring Staff permit, it is valid for the summer session.
One-day "Daily" parking permits are available for $4 per day.
Daily permits are valid until 11:59pm in any General parking space on the SLO or NCC campus; permits are not lot specific. Daily permits are not valid in Staff parking spaces.
There are two ways to purchase a daily permit:
1. Online Virtual daily permits can be purchased through the Guest permit portal. Permits may be purchased for the day of your visit, or for a future date. Staff and students can also purchase daily permits through their myCuesta portal > Parking Permits and Citations icon.
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- License plate must be entered accurately.
- License plate must be clearly visible on all vehicles.
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2. Traditional Pay & Display (paper) daily permits can be purchased at self-serve permit machines in all parking lots on the SLO and
NCC campuses or at the Campus Police office. (Maps) Permits purchased from a self-serve permit machine must be placed face up (date side
up) on the dashboard in clear view.
Machines accept: One dollar bills only ($1), No Coins. Credit Cards, Apple & Android
Pay accepted.
Permit machines do not give change.
If the permit machine malfunctions at time of use, please contact Campus Police (805) 546-3205 and proceed to another machine to purchase a permit or buy one online. Click here for interactive maps. Search "Parking Permit Machines" for locations.
A valid daily parking permit or Cuesta College semester permit is required while using the EV charging stations. Stations are located in Lot 2A (SLO) and Lot 11 (NCC).
The EV charging stations can charge all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Sign up with SemaConnect to start charging!
1. Visit https://network.semaconnect.com/.
If you plan on being on campus for 20 minutes or less, there are 20-minute parking spaces available in each parking lot, generally located near the parking permit machines. No permit is required while parked in these spaces. If the 20-minute time limit is exceeded, a citation may be issued.
State law and the California Education code regulates college and university parking programs. The San Luis Obispo County Community College District Board of Trustees has established Rules and Regulations to control traffic and parking safety on the college campus as prescribed under Section 21113 of the California Vehicle Code.
The program of "pay for parking" on campus is based on the concept that parking facilities must be paid for by the user. Money collected for parking permits reimburses the college for the cost of operating and managing parking facilities. Enforcement of the parking regulations is the responsibility of the Cuesta College Police Department.
If you have any questions regarding parking permits, please call the Cuesta College Police Department at 805-546-3205 or email us at ccpd@cuesta.edu.
