Commuter Questions

How do I apply for parking? What if I miss the application deadline for parking?

  • Due to traffic congestion, air quality concerns, and limited parking, UCLA encourages individuals not to drive alone to campus. In fact, parking is not guaranteed to individual students much to the chagrin of our commuter students. To increase your chance of receiving a parking permit, be sure to apply on time and meet payment deadlines .
  • Students interested in purchasing parking permits simply access the online parking application with their UCLA logon ID, and personalized parking options will be displayed based on campus data (class standing, housing status, graduate student major, etc.). Parking offers will be prioritized according to the class standing listed in the student database.
  • Highest priority is given to graduate students, followed by seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Carpooling students are given priority within each category. Students must be registered for the current term to apply for parking.
  • Parking information and application
  • In order to obtain a parking permit, students need to apply on time and follow all application and payment guidelines. Permits are not guaranteed, students who are not offered parking will need to reapply the following quarter.
  • As mentioned above commuting students who form a two- or three- person carpool and apply together at UCLA Parking and are guaranteed parking at a discounted rate. For specific information about the student parking application process, quarterly fees, and deadline dates, contact UCLA Transportation :
  • By email at: transportation@ts.ucla.edu UCLA Parking is open Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
    555 Westwood Plaza, Room 100
    (Parking Structure 8, Level 2)
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1360
  • (310) 794-RIDE (7433)

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