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Parking

USC Transportation
(213) 740-3575
620 McCarthy Way, PSX
www.usc.edu/parking

Parking permits from USC Transportation offer you a parking space in a designated lot or parking structure, regardless of the time of day you arrive on campus. You have the option of choosing a facility on campus, parking at the USC Parking Center or at the newer parking structures, PS1 or PS2. Even if you aren’t on campus every day, you can park in a reduced fee daily parking lot. It all depends on your schedule. The university offers permits tailored to meet your particular needs.

If you live in university housing, USC Transportation also has options for you. Resident permits are available from USC Transportation. You will be asked to present your USC student ID, a signed housing contract and proof of vehicle registration at the time you obtain your permit.

Regardless of whether you drive a car, truck, motorcycle or scooter, USC Transportation has a space for you. Just keep in mind that all vehicles need to have valid permits and abide by the university’s parking rules and regulations that are distributed when you are issued your permit. These regulations include speed limits, designated no parking zones, special areas set aside for motorcycle and scooter parking and general information. You should also read the Scooter/Motorcycle Policy in the University Governance section. Violators 
are issued parking citations by officers who patrol campus throughout the day. If you receive a citation which you feel is unwarranted, you may file an appeal through the USC Transportation office or online at www.usc.edu/parking. To avoid receiving a parking citation or having your vehicle impounded, take a few minutes to read the materials provided to you at the time you receive your permit.

University Parking Center

Tram service to the University Parking Center, located on Grand Avenue, operates Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. The tram picks up and drops off passengers at the parking center near the lower level lobby approximately every 15 minutes. Stops are made at six other locations.

Ridesharing

Parking on campus can be difficult. We encourage you to find rides with other USC students on our Zimride rideshare community (zimride.usc.edu). Whether you have a car and want to split costs or you are looking for a ride, post it to Zimride and find others heading the same way. Once on campus, we have plenty of Zipcars for you to use by the hour (www.zipcar.com/usc).


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