UCI Parking Policy

Short Term Parking

Short term parking is available if you are parking on the UCI campus for four days or less. Permit dispensers are available at all times and accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and cash. Please visit Visitor Parking for dispenser locations. Parking attendants are available at information kiosks at many campus entrances. Please visit Information Kiosk Hours and Locations for a map of locations and hours of operation.

Obtaining A Parking Permit

You may purchase a parking permit directly from Transportation and Distribution Services. Weekly or monthly permits may be purchased by visiting UCI Transportation and Distribution Services, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 4pm. DCE students would be eligible to purchase a “S” Zone Commuter student parking permit. A daily parking permit is available for purchase at most campus parking structures and information kiosks located at each campus entrance. You may find more detailed information from the UCI Transportation and Distribution Services website.

*Parking fees are subject to change by authority of UC Irvine Transportation and Distribution Services. Oversized vehicles may be subject to additional fees.

Parking Restrictions

Signs are posted at the entrance to each parking area indicating which type of permit is valid in that area. Check your permit for valid dates and times. Please use the UCI Commuter Zone Parking map as a reference for valid student parking lots.

Concurrent Enrollment and UCI Division of Continuing Education International Programs Students

You may purchase a permit directly from Transportation and Distribution Services office, Building 7, Room 200, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Disabled Student Parking

Provisions may be made for handicapped parking and classroom access. Please contact UCI Transportation and Distribution Services at (949) 824-7486, or the Office for Disability Services at (949) 824-7494 for assistance.

Motorcycle Parking Permits

All motorcycles and mopeds must display valid Motorcycle Parking Permits. This permit must be purchased in person at the Transportation and Distribution Services office, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Please direct questions and/or comments concerning Motorcycle Parking Permits to the Transportation and Distribution Services office at parking@uci.edu or (949) 824-7275.

Helpful Hints

The parking area nearest to the UCI Division of Continuing Education complex is the Anteater Parking Structure (APS). You may find directions to our building here. Make sure to give yourself ample time to park on the UCI Campus.

Additional Information

• Information Kiosk locations and hours of operation
• Safety Escort Program
  (949) 824-SAFE