Event Parking
SJSU Event Hosts
- For large event that required security, please visit Special Event web page for more information
- Guest/reserved event parking permits can be purchased by filling out the Event Parking Request Form [pdf].
- SJSU event hosts should encourage visitors to download the Parkmobile app in advance for faster and more convenient visitor parking payments.
- SJSU Affiliated parking permits are not valid during Special Event. A valid event parking permit is required.
Parking for events at the Event Center
- Pricing for guests at events that are designated “External” will be charged the event rate for each vehicle. (discounted pre-purchased event parking may be available on our pre-purchase event permit page depending on the type of event and agreement with event organizer)
Parking for Internal Event
- If you were invited by a department to come to an event, check with the department for parking arrangement.
- If you attend an event on campus and you are not being sponsored by a department, you will need to purchase Virtual Single Day or Hourly permits through ParkMobile App or self-service Permit Paystations. We recommend downloading the ParkMobile app before arriving at SJSU for faster and move convenient visitor parking payments. Self-service permit paystations are located at the following locations:
- North Garage (65 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95192), 1st Floor by elevators
- South Garage (377 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95192), Section 3A, Section 4H, or 1st floor exterior
- West Garage (450 S 4th St, San Jose, CA 95192), section 1A and Section 3C.
PLEASE NOTE: Event attendees for large events at the Event Center will need to pay the event parking rate.
Visitor/guest virtual parking permit is valid in any General parking space not designated for any other use (such as Employee parking). Paystations accept Visa/MasterCard and coins, $1, $5 bills (Exact change only. Paystations do not give out change. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERPAYMENT). See Parking Maps.
Visitor Parking Permit Prices
| Permit Description | Permit Prices |
|---|---|
| Per Half-Hour (Maximum daily rate of $8) |
$1.00/half-hour |
| Evenings after 5:30 pm (Monday - Friday) | $5.00/day |
| All Day (Weekends & Holidays) | $5.00/day |
| Overnight (South Garage only; permits expire at 8:00 am the following day) | $10.00/night |
| Event Parking | pre-purchased event parking may be available on our pre-purchase event permit page depending on the type of event and agreement with event organizer. Guests coming to purchase event permit on the day of the event will be charged $20/day for North & West Garages or $25/day for South Garage. Price is subjected to change. |
*** External Event attendees must pay event parking rate.
