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ADA (Disabled) Parking
All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid campus permit. This includes vehicles displaying an ADA placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Daily and short-term permits can be purchased from permit dispensers located in parking lots throughout campus. View our Short-Term Rate Table to determine the cost per permit.

Where to park
Vehicles displaying a valid ADA placard and a valid campus parking permit may be parked in any disabled parking space on campus. Select "Where can I park?" on the Interactive Map to view the locations of such spaces.

You may also park the vehicle in any lot or space designated for visitors, students, faculty or staff. Time zones on campus (30 minute spaces) may be used without regard for the posted time limit. Parking in metered spaces without paying the meter is allowed, provided that you display a valid placard and a valid campus permit.

Areas to avoid
ADA placards are not valid in fire lanes, reserved or restricted areas, or in areas not designated for parking. Parking is likewise not permitted at red curbs or in the blue crosshatched areas adjacent to the accessible spaces.

How disabled spaces are allocated
Parking Services makes every effort to establish convenient parking spaces for disabled persons. We depend on the recommendations of the Disabled Students Program to help identify these spaces. The number and type of spaces are determined in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and specifications. 

Disabled spaces are installed in parking areas close to building entrances. Contact us if you feel additional spaces are needed in any specific area of campus.