Transportation & Parking Information
Parking Permits
Student parking permits are required to park in student lots. A new permit is required for each term, Summer, Fall, and Spring. Permits are not required in student parking for intersession.
Students are not permitted to park in any staff/faculty lots at any time, with or without a permit. All campus parking violations are being enforced.
Students may order a parking permit once enrolled in a class for the specific term and enrollment fees are paid.
Permits are not required:
- For owners of a valid disabled placard
- For students with class on Saturday only
- During Intersession
Fall 2024 Parking Permit Enforcement:
Staff/faculty permits are required to park in staff/faculty and students may not park in staff/spaces at any time.
City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges: Student parking permits will not be required in student spaces from August 12th through August 30th. Full enforcement begins on September 3rd.
College of Continuing Education: Student parking permits will not be required in student spaces at Cesar Chavez, ECC, Mid-City, North City, West City, Lot 4 at Mesa, and G4 at Miramar from September 3rd – September 13th. Full enforcement begins on September 16th.
Parking Permit Fees
| Type of Vehicle | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Intersession 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile | $29 | $40 | $40 | Permits not required January 6-31, 2025 |
| Automobile, student eligible for Financial Aid | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Motorcycle | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Order and Pay Online
City, Mesa, and Miramar Students can order and pay online in the mySDCCD student portal.
- Under the 'My Finances' drop-down on the left side navigation, select "Parking Permit/AS Card;" or
- In the 'My Finances' pagelet, click "Account Inquiry" and navigate to the "Parking Permit/AS Card" tab.
Cutoff Date to Have Parking Permit Mailed To You
Summer 2024 permits: Students who purchase permits after May 18, 2024 must pick up the permit in person at Campus Police with a photo ID.
Fall 2024 permits: Students may begin purchasing Fall 2024 parking permits on June 24, 2024. Students who order and pay for a Fall 2024 parking permit by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 will have their permit mailed to them. Students should ensure their mailing address is up to date on their mySDCCD student portal.
Students who purchase permits August 8, 2024 and later must pick up the permit in person at Campus Police with a photo ID.
Purchase Parking Permit in Person
City, Mesa, Miramar, and College of Continuing Education students can pay for a parking permit in person at the Accounting office on campus, then pick up your permit in person at Campus Police with a valid photo ID.
City College Accounting Office
Office A-256
619-388-3458
cityacctg@sdccd.edu
Mesa College Accounting Office
Office I4-106
619-388-3458
mestuact@sdccd.edu
Miramar College Accounting Office
Office K-205
619-388-3458
mmaracctg@sdccd.edu
Educational Cultural Complex
Office 128-J
619-388-4821
SDCCEAdmin@sdccd.edu
Bus & Trolley Pass
Current students enrolled in 7 or more credit units or the non-credit equivalent of 7 units are eligible to purchase discounted bus and trolley passes, valid for unlimited trips throughout the semester. College passes are valid on regular MTS and NCTD bus, Trolley and SPRINTER services.
Not valid on MTS Rapid Express/NCTD COASTER or FLEX.
For credit college students:
City College Student Accounting: Room A-256
Mesa College Student Accounting: Room I4-106
Miramar College Student Accounting: Room K1-205
For College of Continuing Education students:
Educational Cultural Complex: Room 128J
- Semester passes are available for Spring and Fall semesters. The price is set by San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service (MTS) but averages approximately $180-$190 per semester.
- Monthly student discount passes are $57.60 and are available all year.
- Fall 2024 semester discount passes are $178
- Purchase a Fall 2024 semester pass at Student Accounting between August 12 and October 4, 2024
- Fall 2024 semester passes are valid for rides August 12 – December 31, 2024
College transit passes use the PRONTO system. Students can choose to use a physical PRONTO card or the PRONTO mobile app. PRONTO cards are available at the Student Accounting office on campus. Students who want to use the mobile app should download the app and set up an account prior to purchasing their pass.
Get the PRONTO App by searching for "PRONTO San Diego" on Google Play or App Store.
Students 18 and under ride free with the Youth Opportunity Pass. Campus Accounting Offices do not issue passes for YOP.
How to access the Youth Opportunity Pass
Plan your trip to campus. For additional questions, visit the MTS website.
*All students with a discounted college pass must travel with their current, valid student photo ID card.