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Faculty and Staff Permit Eligibility

Please select your applicable category for detailed eligibility information. If you have further questions or are ready to apply for a permit, please contact your commute coordinator. UCLA undergraduate students employed by the University are not eligible for employee parking through a UCLA department. They must apply for parking through the student parking assignment process. 

Employees Appointed at 43.75% Time or More

UCLA faculty and staff, career or limited appointment, who are benefits eligible, employed at least 43.75% time in UC Path, are eligible to purchase a monthly auto-renew, quarterly, or short-term parking permit. 

UCLA faculty and staff employed below 43.75% are eligible for short-term permits only.

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Faculty and Staff with Disabilities

Faculty and staff with accessible needs who have a valid parking permit may park in any legal parking stall when displaying their DMV issued DP placard/license plate. They will need to display their DP placard/license plate at all times when parking in our structures.

Note: You may not park in red zones, loading zones, or areas not specifically marked as parking stalls.

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Consultants/Employees Hired through Outside Agencies

Consultants and employees hired through outside agencies (i.e., those who are not on the UCLA payroll) are not eligible for the staff parking rate. If allotted by their department, these employees may purchase short-term or quarterly parking permits for the duration of their job assignment.

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UCLA and Hospital Volunteers

Volunteers who provide uncompensated services to UCLA, and who are on campus no more than two (2) times per week and no more than four (4) hours each visit, are eligible to purchase a UCLA and Hospital Volunteers permit. If a volunteer is on campus more than four hours, two days a week, a full-fee permit should be purchased for them. A written request must be submitted by the commute coordinator to UCLA Transportation for approval. Any request for a Courtesy Permit must be made in writing and sent in advance to UCLA Transportation.

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Clinical Faculty

Clinical faculty who provide uncompensated services to UCLA and who are on campus no more than two (2) times per week for no more than four (4) hours each visit are eligible for courtesy parking. Clinical faculty who are compensated must purchase a full-fee employee parking permit on a quarterly or annual basis.

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Emeritus Faculty and Retired Staff

Emeritus faculty members and retired staff (with restrictions) are eligible for parking. Permit type is dependent upon status and length of service. Initial approval for parking is provided by the Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center. The center can provide eligibility requirements and information regarding the approval process. 

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Permits for Vendors and Contractors

Vendor permits are intended for approved campus vendors. Individuals and/or companies who have a service contract or agreement with UCLA and require access to the campus on a routine basis are eligible to purchase a vendor permit. 

Anyone doing business with the University is required to follow all applicable parking rules and regulations.

  • Campus vendors: Contact the UCLA Purchasing Department at (310) 794-6029
  • Hospital vendors: Contact the Hospital Material Management & Purchasing Department at (310) 794-3620
  • ASUCLA vendors: Contact the ASUCLA Human Resources Department at (310) 825-7055

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Email: transportation@ts.ucla.edu | Phone: (310) 794-7433