General Information Delta College has twenty (20) parking lots, with approximately 5000 parking spaces. Parking at San Joaquin Delta College is by permit only (with the exception of visitor stalls - 30 Minute Parking). Permits may be purchased for the day, or for the entire semester. Parking permits are required 24 hours a day (beginning on Monday at 6:00am through Friday 6:00pm). Weekend parking is free. Violations will be cited.

Citations will be issued to any vehicle on campus not displaying a current and valid parking permit. Citations will be written by District Police Officers and Student Service Officers, who are also on patrol campus-wide for your safety and assistance. We remind you to lock your vehicle, as San Joaquin Delta College is not responsible for any loss or damage to your vehicle on campus.

Daily Parking Permits
Daily permits can be obtained from the large yellow "Park-Ur-Self" machines located in each parking lot. Each permit is only valid on the day it is purchased and must be displayed, face up on the dashboard. This permit only entitles you to park in designated parking spaces. You may not park in restricted spaces, handicapped spaces (without placards), or anywhere else that may cause a hazard. Daily permits cost $1.00 per day. There are no refunds on permits, however, if you place the proper amount in a "Park-Ur-Self" machine and do not get a permit, contact the Cashiers Office for reimbursement.

In the event a permit dispenser fails, you must contact the District Police and advise them of the failure. In addition, you must go to another machine to obtain a permit.

Semester Parking Permits
Student Semester Permits are available for purchase in the Delta College Bookstore, located on the south side of Danner Hall on the interior of campus. Each permit is valid for the entire semester and must be affixed to the passenger side windshield of your vehicle. This permit only entitles you to park in designated parking spaces. You may not park in restricted spaces, handicapped spaces (without placards), or anywhere else that may cause a hazard. Semester permits cost $22.00 for the Spring and Fall semesters and $12.00 for the Summer semester.

Disabled Visitors
Disabled students and visitors may park in any standard, or disabled parking space. Parking in restricted spaces, red zones and loading zones is not permitted.

30 Minute Parking Zones 
For short-term visitors, Delta College has several parking lots with 30 Minute Parking Zones. A permit is not required to park in the 30 Minute zones. Additionally, parking permits do not entitle you to park over the 30 minute time limit.

Stolen Parking Permits
Should your semester parking permit be stolen, please contact District Police and report the occurrence. At the time of report you will be instructed on how to obtain a new permit.

Citation Issuance
The policy regarding the dismissal of parking citations issued by Law Enforcement personnel of San Joaquin Delta College District Police Department is predicated upon a legal foundation. This legal foundation is set forth in section 40101 of the California Vehicle Code. Section 40202 expressly prevents a Peace Officer, or agency for which he/she works, from arbitrarily voiding a parking citation. To do so is a violation of California law and punishable as such. If the violator believes this citation was issued in error, the issuing agency, Delta College District Police must perform an Administrative Review of the citation if the review is requested by the violator within 21 days of issuance of the notice of delinquent parking violation. Failure to respond to a parking citation, may result in the Department of Motor Vehicles placing a hold on your registration. Failure to respond to 5 or more citations may result in towing, impoundment or immobilization of this vehicle or any other vehicles owned by the person cited.

To pay the citation, you may either pay in person at the Lourn Phelps Police Services Building, located on the north side of campus in the P1 parking lot, or by affixing a stamp to the yellow envelop that was provided with your citation. If you wish to seek an Administrative Review, the proper forms are located at the District Police Station. You must also return the forms to the District Police Station completed. The reviewing officer will not consider an appeal unless the paperwork is filled out in its entirety.

Temporary Parking Permits
Temporary parking permits are available upon request and with valid reasoning. To request a temporary permit, please CLICK HERE. Please keep in mind, that not all requests will be granted.