Visitor Parking
How to Get: Guest Parking l Volunteer Parking l Retired/Emeritus Parking
If you are planning to visit Sonoma State University, please stop by either of Parking Information Centers to obtain directions, purchase a parking pass or obtaina a campus map. All vehicles are required to display a valid parking permit. Some visitors are eligible for free parking. If you believe you may be eligible for free parking, please review the section below. Approved visitor parking must be requested by the department sponsoring the guest.
University Guest Parking
Approved visitors to the University may be eligible for free parking. Persons eligible for visitor parking include:
- Individuals invited in an official capacity to meet with departments regarding SSU or CSU business,
- Prospective students participating in tours or events sponsored by the Admissions Office,
- Guest speakers/lecturers/performers,
- Individuals appointed to boards, committees, or other official campus bodies, as long as the individual is not a current student or employee of the campus,
- Individuals volunteering to work for campus,
- Emeritus Faculty and Retired Staff who are holders of a valid Emeritus Parking Permit,
- Campus suppliers/vendors with contracts requiring regular service or delivery to the campus.
For the complete list of eligible visitors and further details, please refer to the University Parking Policy.
HOW TO OBTAIN VISITOR PERMITS:
Visitor permits should be requested 24 hours in advance by sending an e-mail to parking@sonoma.edu. Only SSU staff or faculty may request parking permits for visitors. When requesting, please include the following information:
- Date of visit
- Name of guest
- Purpose of visit (meeting, speaker, etc)
- Approximate time of arrival, if known
- Name and department of requestor
Any events with more than 10 guests must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance to ensure that the proper arrangements are made. Please note that guests attending conferences or workshops on campus may not be eligible for free parking.
HOW TO OBTAIN VOLUNTEER PERMITS:
Documented campus volunteers are eligible for free non-reserved parking for the duration of their appointment. To obtain parking permits, volunteers must be documented through either Human Services of Faculty Affairs. The volunteer must present their completed application at Police & Parking Services to receive a parking pass.
HOW TO OBTAIN RETIRED STAFF/EMERITUS PERMITS:
Retired staff and Emeritus faculty are eligible for free non-reserved parking. Passes are valid for five (5) years and must be obtained at Police & Parking Services by presenting the identification card provided by Human Services or Faculty Affairs following staff retirement or the establishment of Emeritus status.
Faculty pending Emeritus status are not eligible for free parking until the process has been completed. Faculty participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) are not eligible for free parking.
