Visitor Information Center
Welcome to the Visitor's Information Center! We are located at the main entrance to campus on Grand Avenue & Slack Street and staffed by members of the University Police Department.
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Hours of Operation
Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters:
Monday—Thursday 7:00am—8:00pm
Friday until 5:00pm
Summer Quarter and Academic Breaks:
Monday—Friday 7:00am—5:00pm
Closed during weekends and holidays
Telephone: 805-756-6699
Fax: 805-756-6607
Email: visitorcenter@calpoly.edu
Types of Permits Available
***Annual and Quarterly permits are not sold at the Visitor Information Center***
General Use Permits
The Visitor Information Center has general use parking permits which are required Monday-Thursday, 7:00am — 10:00pm, and on Fridays from 7:00 — 5:00pm. General use parking permits can also be purchased at several permit dispensers placed in the larger lots on campus.
Daily general use parking permits are $5.00 (Note: Our permit dispensers only take ($1) one dollar bills, quarters, dimes and nickels—some dispensers take $5 bills.)
Sponsored Guests
A Sponsored Guest is defined as any individual invited to the university whose parking fee has been paid for in advance by the benefiting College or Department. The College or Department may purchase a Sponsored Guest permit by submitting a request to the Visitor Information Center via fax or email.
Loan Car Permits
Loan Car Permits are available for individuals who possess a valid annual or quarterly permit and have forgotten to bring the permit to campus. Loan Car Permits may be obtained at the Visitor Information Center or University Police Department at no additional charge.