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EVENT PARKING INFORMATION

CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS

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General Information

• Parking permits are required to park at the CSUSB Palm Desert campus at all times
• Parking is enforced at all times

Visitor Parking Information – CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

Parking Permits Required at All Times

• Permits are required 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
• This applies to all parking spaces:
  • Student/General
  • Visitors
  • Faculty/Staff
  • Service
  • ADA
• There is NO grace period—permits must be valid and active at all times.

Daily Parking Permit Rates

• Monday–Sunday, 7-days a week:
  • $10.00 per day

* (Excludes Special Event Reserved Lots)

Where to Purchase Daily Permits

• Two permit dispensers are located along Berger Road.
• Dispensers are operational 24/7 and accept major payment methods.

If you are hosting an event on the Palm Desert campus and would like to cover parking costs for your guests:

Please see the Invited Guest Permit Information section below. We offer a variety of choices for making parking simple and easy for your guest’s parking needs, with options for any size event whether small, medium or large.

How to Request a Permit

• Use the Invited Guest Permit Request Form.
• Submit the form at least 10 business days before the guest's visit.
• All submissions must include:
  • Guest's full name and/or number of authorized guests
  • Hosting department
  • Date(s) of visit\event
  • Reason for the visit or description of event
  • A valid chargeback account number for billing

⚠️ Late Requests

• Requests submitted with less than 10 business days’ notice may not be processed in time.
• In such cases, the guest will need to purchase their own parking permit.

Invited Guest Permit Information:

If you're hosting an event and would like to cover parking for your invited guests, please review the following guidelines:

Who Can Request a Guest Permit?

• Only CSUSB Faculty or Staff may submit guest permit requests.
• Students or community members are not authorized to request permits.
• Permits must be requested by the hosting department on behalf of the guest.
   

Eligibility Requirement

• Permits are issued only to guests who meet eligibility standards.
• If the guest does not qualify or a request is not submitted in time, we cannot guarantee that your request will be processed before your event and guests may be required to purchase a parking permit at their own expense. 

Invited Guest Permit Options:

Virtual Permit Registration

• Pre-Registration:
  Your department submits guest names and license plate numbers.
• Guest Self-Registration:
  Guests register through a custom event web link.

Key Features:

• Option to set a maximum number of parking permits to control costs.
• Use the online portal for easy guest registration and tracking.
• Customize your event:
  • Set specific registration window(s)
  • Require a unique event code for access
• Track registrations and pay for just the number of permits requested

Additional Parking Options:

• On-site Coupon Codes:
  • 7-digit code entered at a parking dispenser to obtain a permit.
• Print-at-Home Permits:
  • Guests register online and receive a permit via email to print and display.

Directional Signage Requests:

• Request signage using the event form.
• Usage: Vehicle directional wayfinding only.
• Staff-Only Setup: Parking Services staff handles sign placement.
• Deadline: Submit at least 1 week in advance.
• Pricing: See the signage price chart

Please note signs are for the use of vehicle directional wayfinding only. Parking Services does not rent out signage materials and all signs must be handled by Parking Services staff.

* All employee labor hours will be charged at: the overtime rate for staff and minimum wage rate for students

Need Help?

For questions about visitor parking or permits, please contact:
Parking & Transportation Services:
909-537-5912
parking@csusb.edu
https://parking.csusb.edu