Parking FAQs

Saint Mary's College of California is a private educational institution whose access to parking are regulated pursuant to campus policy.  

California Vehicle Code (CVC) 21113 is the law that gives public agencies and educational institutions the authority to regulate and restrict driving, parking, and transit on property under their control. This applies to universities, public schools, airports, hospitals, and transit districts.

Under this overarching code, campuses and facilities can establish highly specific bylaws (such as requiring a permit or prohibiting parking on red curbs or pedestrian walkways). If you are cited for a campus parking ticket, the violation is legally processed as a violation of agency-specific conditions enacted under CVC 21113.

• Click here to visit our Parking Portal.
• Once you arrive at the landing page, click on “Login” at the top right of the screen.
• Under Permit options, click the green “Buy Permit” button on the left.

Saint Mary’s College uses digital permits and validates permits using vehicle license plates. Your permit is active as soon as you complete your purchase. This means you will not receive a physical permit.

Parking lots are designated for Visitors (V), Students (S), and Employees (E). Check our parking map to see what parking lots are available to you.

• Campus Safety enforces the Saint Mary’s College (link to new parking policies page) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Employee permits are enforced in Employee-only lots Monday through Friday from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
• Student permits are enforced in all Student lots 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Visitor parking is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• There is no visitor parking allowed on campus between 10:00 PM and 07:00 AM.

• Vehicles on campus without a permit will be cited, overdue citations once adjudicated will be sent to DMV for a registration hold.
• Vehicles on campus without a permit with five (5) or more unpaid citations will be towed on the owner’s expense.

• Parking concerns can be addressed to (email).

There are different costs for different violations. A complete list of parking citations and fines can be found (link to updated parking and transportation page) at the bottom of the page under “Fees & Fines.”

• You can pay your citation by following the instructions on the back of your citation, or by clicking here.

• You can appeal your citation by following the instructions on the back of your citation, or by clicking here.

• Yes. There are EV charging stations located in the Brother Jerome West parking lot. These EV charging stations are open to students, staff, and faculty with valid permits.
• Please download the charge point app, when using the charging stations on campus. This process will notify you when your vehicle is fully charged.
• EVs are only allowed to park in the charging stations while they are charging. Please keep in mind that others are waiting to charge their vehicles. Do not leave your vehicle parked after it's fully charged. Vehicles will be cited if they remain parked in a charging space after charging is completed.

No, parking spaces designated for disabled persons are heavily regulated by the State of California. These citations written on campus are enforceable under state law and a penalty of over $250 plus additional assessments.