Visitor and Special Event Parking
Document Updated: May 6, 2008
A Sac State parking permit is required at all times to park on campus. The following parking information should be helpful when inviting visitors and planning for special events at Sac State.
Who pays to park at Sac State?
- students
- all employees paid to work at Sac State
- emeritus faculty and staff working for pay
- consultants
- attendees of all types of camps
- attendees of instructional activities for credit or no credit
- drop in visitors and vendors
- attendees of non-Sac State special events
Who does not pay to park at Sac State?
- non-teaching faculty during the summer
- emeritus faculty and staff who are not working for pay
- vendors invited by Sac State to conduct Sac State business
- contractors working at Sac State under contract
- volunteers receiving no compensation or credit of any type
- attendees of Sac State special events
How are visitor parking permits obtained?
- The inviting campus department may request visitor parking permits through the Visitor Parking Database (VPD). Access to the VPD may be requested by completing a Request for CMS Financials User Access form, and specifying Visitor Parking.
- For spontaneous drop in visitors, call UTAPS at 278-7275 to request a visitor parking permit.
- Visitor parking permits may be picked up at the University Transportation & Parking Services (UTAPS) office, Information Booth #1, Information Booth #2, Information Center in Sacramento Hall or mailed to the requesting campus department.
- In some cases, a charge for parking may apply.
How are parking arrangements made for large groups?
- Contact UTAPS Office Coordinator at (9l6) 278-5244 or by email to eventparking@csus.edu with the details of the special event.
- Groups of 5 or more vehicles will be provided parking permits for all student parking lots.
- Groups of 50 or more vehicles will be provided parking permits or permit fliers for Lot 9 student and Lot 10 student.
When are effective days and times for planning special events?
- Off-peak parking time, when the most parking is available at Sac State is late afternoon and evening Monday through Thursday, Fridays, weekends, holidays when classes are not held, spring recess, summer and winter intersession.
- Contact UTAPS at the beginning planning stages of the event to determine the most effective parking time to hold the event.
What is the parking fee for visitors ?
- $5.00 per day per vehicle
- Visitor parking fees may be paid and visitor parking permits obtained in advance by campus departments and off-campus agencies.
- Visitors may pay to park on the day of the event by purchasing a daily parking permit from a permit machine located in campus parking lots.
- Special arrangements may be made for parking fees paid in advance for large groups at a reduced cost. Contact UTAPS for details.
What services are available for special event parking ?
- UTAPS provides parking lot staffing to cordon off parking spaces, greet visitors and allow access to a parking lot with the appropriate parking permit.
- UTAPS provides information booth staffing beyond normal hours to give directions and distribute parking permits.
There will be a charge for the above services and signage needed. Call UTAPS for details.
UTAPS is here to help provide a welcoming environment for your visitor or special event. Contact us for assistance at (916) 278-PARK or by email to eventparking@csus.edu .
