Parking Tips on How to Avoid a Ticket

A parking permit or paid parking session is required at all times when parking on campus.
Verify that your license plate information has been entered correctly.
Purchase your paid parking session before you leave your vehicle.
An easy way to access your parking account is to download the CSUSM app.
Monthly and semester permits can be purchased online at csusm.aimsparking.com.
Hourly/daily options can be purchased through PayByPhone or at pay stations.
Not sure where there are open spaces? Check out the space availability signs at the entrances of the lot or on your CSUSM app.
Parking is heavily impacted at the start of each semester. Lot B or Lot X, Y, Z usually has spaces available.
If you've parked and don’t want to lose your space while you go grab lunch, reserve a Zipcar.
No parking in PS2 from 2-5 a.m.
Log in to your parking account to update your vehicle information to reflect the vehicle you have parked on campus.
Lots E and H are faculty/staff lots. General hourly, daily, monthly and semester permits are not valid in faculty/staff spaces and lots.
February’s student regional transit pass is available to purchase from Jan. 27 to Feb. 14 for $50 with a CSUSM ID. ID must have a spring 2020 validation sticker.
Want to share the cost of a semester permit? Find a carpool buddy and purchase a carpool permit. Need help finding a carpool buddy? Check out the carpool board in the USU Commuter Lounge or check out our website for information.
New electric vehicle charging stations are located on the first level of PS1.