Parking Services

All vehicles that park on any SWC campus must have a valid virtual permit registered to their vehicle by June 1, 2022.  Virtual permits can be obtained at the SWC Permit Store.

STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES: Once you're in the permit store (https://swc.thepermitstore.com), click on the MySWC Login box in the upper right-hand corner and login using your SWC login username and password. 

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Purchasing a parking permit is as easy as logging in, buying a permit, adding vehicles, and paying! See below for step-by-step instructions.

Note: If you are a current employee and have also enrolled as a student in the past, your MySWC account may still recognize you as a student. In this case, please submit a ServiceNow request to IT to get your account switched.

1. Go to SWC Permit Store
   
   Step 1 - Log in
2. Sign in to your account. Afterwards, your name should display in the upper right hand corner, replacing the “MySWC Login”
   For visitors, you must create an account by clicking on the blue text under “Do you need visitor permits?”
   For employees/students, click on “MySWC Login”
   
   Step 2 - Buy Virtual Permit
3. Click on the button titled “<Click Here>” under the “Buy Virtual Permit” header
   Click on “Add Item” for the permit you would like to purchase
   Review the page to make sure you chose the correct permit, the pricing is accurate, and the quantity is right. Afterwards, click “Continue”
   
   Initially Adding Vehicles
4. Click the Vehicle dropdown menu and then select “Add New Vehicle.” Enter vehicle information accurately. 
   If you make an error entering your vehicle information, you may click “Add New Vehicle” to re-enter the correct information
5. Click “Add” and then select the vehicle you just entered under the dropdown menu.
6. You may enter and save as many vehicles’ information as you want to create an inventory. However, only two vehicles can be associated with your permit and only one can be on campus at a time.
   To add your second vehicle, click “Add Another Vehicle” and use the dropdown to enter new information or choose one that has already been entered
   When your two vehicles are chosen, click “Continue”
   
   Pay
7. Delivery Options
   For employees, make sure information is accurate before clicking “Continue”
   For students/visitors/FC Members, enter a payment method
8. Please review your order.
   After reviewing the Terms and Conditions, click “I Agree” to finalize your order
9. You can check your email to ensure your permit was purchased. You will receive two emails confirming your permit purchase and permit activation. Please note that the emails, or at least one of them, might be in your Junk folder instead of your Inbox.

Adding New Vehicles to Your Permit

1. Log in to your account at the SWC Permit Store.
2. Click “Account” in the upper right corner. 
3. Click “Manage Vehicles,” then click on the license plate with the blue circle icon under “Vehicle” to view current vehicle associations.
4. Here, you can manage your inventory through deleting vehicles and adding vehicles.

To add, remove, or switch vehicles associated with your permit

1. Go to swc.thepermitstore.com.
2. Log in to MySWC Login in the upper right-hand corner using your SWC login and password. 
3. Click “Accounts" on the top right corner. 
4. Click "View Permits". 
5. Click the blue edit icon next to "Vehicles". Your current vehicles associated with your permit will be displayed in that box.
   1. To add a vehicle associated with your permit: Select a vehicle from your dropdown box, then click the green plus sign "Add Vehicle" box.
   2. To remove a vehicle associated with your permit:  Click "Remove" next to the vehicle. This does not delete the vehicle from your account. It will simply keep it from being associated with your permit.
   3. To switch a vehicle associated with your permit: If two vehicles are already associated with your permit, you must remove one to switch to another from your inventory list. Follow the steps above to remove a vehicle, then select another vehicle to add. 

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Permits are required. All permits processed for Spring 2022 will be provided at no cost. Request your permit at the SWC Permit Store and register up to 2 of your vehicles.

All permits are valid for up to 2 registered vehicles, which can include a motorcycle. If you only want a motorcycle permit, select the $10 Motorcycle Only permit.

Need financial assistance paying for your permit? SWC Cares may be able to help. Please fill out their Basic Needs Request Form and an SWC Cares Staff will contact you within one week to follow up on your request.

Student Permits

Permit Type	Cost	Valid For	Can Park In
Semester	$40.00 $22.00 for Summer term	One semester (Ex. Spring 2022: January 1 – May 27, 2022)	White-lined student spaces
Semester for Approved Financial Aid CCPG Recipients (formerly BOGFW) (Please refer to the Financial Aid website for more information.)	$20.00	One semester (Ex. Spring 2022: January 1 – May 27, 2022)	White-lined student spaces
Lot G only (back of campus)	$30.00	One semester (Ex. Spring 2022: January 1 – May 27, 2022)	White-lined student spaces
Motorcycle only	$20.00	One semester (Ex. Spring 2022: January 1 – May 27, 2022)	Designated motorcycle parking spaces White-lined student spaces for automobiles (if motorcycle spaces are unavailable)
Monthly	$10.00	30 days from date of purchase	White-lined student spaces
1-Day	$3.00	Until 11PM for date of purchase	White-lined student spaces
1-Hour	$1.00	1 hour from time of purchase	White-lined student spaces

Community/Visitor Permits

Permit Type	Cost	Valid For	Can Park In
1-Hour	$1.00	1 hour from time of purchase	White-lined student spaces
1-Day	$3.00	Until 11PM for date of purchase	White-lined student spaces
Monthly	$10.00	30 days from date of purchase	White-lined student spaces
Fitness Club Monthly (Community Fitness Club Members only)	$10.00	30 days from date of purchase	Orange-lined spaces only

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Permits registered during the Spring 2022 semester are provided to students at no cost. Regular permit pricing will return for the Summer 2022 term.

All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid virtual parking permit before March 18, 2022. To purchase your semester virtual permit and register your vehicle(s), please go to SWC Permit Store.

Once the online process is completed, your virtual parking permit will be active for the time period purchased. All information associated with your parking permit must be kept current to be valid. Changes or additions to vehicle information must be done through the SWC Permit Store. 

Only registered students may purchase a virtual student parking permit. A student parking permit does not guarantee the permit holder a parking space and only allows you to park in areas designated for students - white-lined parking spots only. Students without internet access and/or a credit card can go to Cashiering or the Higher Education Center Front Desk for assistance in purchasing their virtual permits.

Need financial assistance paying for your permit? SWC Cares may be able to help. Please fill out their Basic Needs Request Form and an SWC Cares Staff will contact you within one week to follow up on your request. 

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All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid virtual parking permit before March 18, 2022. To obtain your employee virtual parking permit and register your vehicle in our system, please go to SWC Permit Store. Your standard work email and password can be used to log in. Only SWC employees are provided employee parking permits and at no cost. Printable instructions are available permit purchase instruction (PDF). 

Once the online process is completed, your virtual parking permit will be active immediately. All information associated with your virtual parking permit must be kept current. This means that if you get a new vehicle or loan one for work, it must be registered under your permit to avoid citations. Adding vehicles or updating information can be done through the SWC Permit Store. 

Once you request your virtual staff permit, your physical permit that is on your vehicle windshield will no longer be valid and should be removed.   ​

Employees are permitted to park in yellow-lined staff spaces or white-lined student spaces, if there are no yellow-lined spaces available. 

Employees visiting other school districts may use their SWC parking permits. Contact Parking Services for more information.

If you are an hourly employee, communicate with your supervisor to request a parking permit at no cost from SWC Parking Services. Your permit applies to parking in white-lined parking spaces only.

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All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid virtual parking permit before March 18, 2022. To purchase a 1-hour or 1-day visitor virtual permit and register your vehicle, please visit SWC Permit Store. Once the online process is completed, your virtual parking permit will be active immediately. With the new virtual system, you can also purchase 1-hour and 1-day parking permits in advance.

With a 1-hour or 1-day parking permit, you are allowed to park in a white-lined student parking space only.

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Retirees can request parking permits at no cost by contacting SWC Parking Services and presenting their Golden Jaguar (Retiree) ID cards, which they can get at the Student Center.

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You must display a valid state-issued DP (Disabled Person) placard or a state-issued DP License Plate to park in a disabled person parking space to avoid citations. If you display a valid DP placard/license plate while parking on campus, a virtual SWC parking permit is not required.  

Disabled person blue-lined parking spaces are located in various lots throughout campus. Please view campus map (PDF Document) for locations. Depending on the violation, the minimum fine for illegally parking in disabled-accessible zones is $250 while the maximum fine is $1,000.

When your valid DP placard/license plate is properly displayed, you may park in or on:

• Disabled person parking spaces (blue zones)
• White-lined student spaces
• Yellow-lined staff spaces

However, even with a valid DP placard/license plate, you are not allowed to park in or on:

• Any area marked as “No Parking” or “Tow Away” zone
• Crosshatch marked spaces next to disabled person parking spaces (area is for wheelchair/wheelchair lift access)
• Designated loading or unloading zones
• Any area that is not a designated parking spot (i.e. on sidewalks, grass, driveways)
• Stalls marked "reserved" for a specific person or type of vehicle
• Orange-lined Fitness Club permit parking spaces

It is illegal and punishable by fine, imprisonment or both fine and imprisonment (CVC §§22511.5, 22511.6, 22511.57) to:

• Allow someone to use your DP parking placard if you are not in the vehicle
• Possess or display a counterfeit DP parking placard
• Display a placard unless the disabled owner is being transported
• Lend your placard to anyone, including family members or friends (CVC §4461)
• Use someone else's placard
• Display a placard that has been cancelled or revoked
• Alter, forge, or counterfeit a DP parking placard or placard identification card

DP placard misuse is a misdemeanor (Section 4461VC) and can result in cancellation or revocation of the placard, loss of parking privileges, and/or fines.

You must present identification and the DMV Disabled Person Placard Identification Card/Receipt upon request of a peace officer or a person authorized to enforce parking laws. (CVC §§5007, 22511.56).

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Note: Signing up for classes at the Fitness Club (FC) does not automatically include parking. Member parking is sold separately for Community Members only in order to park in Community FC Member reserved parking spaces. Visit SWC Permit Store to purchase a Monthly FC permit.

Designated parking spaces for this permit are in Lot J. These spaces are designated by orange-lined spaces on the ground. You may only park in orange-lined Community FC permit parking spaces.

If you are a student or employee and using the Fitness Club, you must park in your permitted student or employee space throughout campus. Only Community FC Members with paid FC Lot J parking permits can park in reserved orange-lined parking spaces. 

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**** Please allow Parking Services at least 48 hours processing time ****  FOR INDIVIDUAL GUEST PERMITS : (For multiple guest permits, please contact Parking Services to determine the best solution for your needs.)  Please email Parking Services at swcparking@swccd.edu (with a "CC" to your Supervisor) and provide the following details:  Virtual permit start and end date:  Guest’s full name: Guest’s email: Vehicle plate #: Vehicle year/make/model/color: In subject line of your email, please type:  REQUEST FOR GUEST PERMIT [date(s) needed].  Parking Services will let you know what the guest permit has been confirmed. Guest permits are valid in white-lined spaces only.

FOR VENDOR PERMITS: (A one-year permit will be provided to approved vendors.) Please email Parking Services at swcparking@swccd.edu  and provide the following details:  Vendor's full name: Company name: Work email: Vehicle plate #: Vehicle year/make/model/color: In subject line of your email, please type:  REQUEST FOR VENDOR PERMIT. Vendor permits are valid in white-lined spaces only.

FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR PERMITS: Please contact our Facilities Department at facilities@swccd.edu

 

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For conferences, special events, and non-citing lot requests, please contact our Civic Center Facilities & Leasing (CCFL) department at swcciviccenter@swccd.edu and provide them with the following details:  

Event title: 
Event date: 
Event location: 
Number of attendees expected: 
In the subject line of your email, write: Non-Citing Lot Request for [enter date]

If your event qualifies for suspended citing and there are no lot/parking conflicts, CCFL will approve the request and send you and Parking Services a confirmation.  Dispatchers and Officers will be made aware not to cite vehicles.

Please note that the CCFL requires ONE WEEK prior to your event to allow for processing and approval time (ONE MONTH in advance for larger events with 200+ people).

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Q: Will virtual permits change any parking rules?

A: No, all current parking rules will remain in effect. A citation may be written for not following the college's parking policies and regulations.The enforcement rules will not change because of this new technology.

Q: Where can students park?

A: Students are permitted to park in white-lined student spaces only.  Student lots are located in Lot B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, M, N, O, & T.  Please see campus map for locations. Please be mindful of designated parking areas. 

Q: Will a permit be mailed?

A: No, you will no longer receive a physical permit in the mail. Your license plate that is registered with our system acts as your permit. 

Q:  I forgot my handicap placard, can your office provide me with a temporary handicap placard/permit?

A: No, Southwestern College Parking Services does not issue temporary disabled placards/permits. If you suffer from a temporary disability, you must get a temporary placard from the State of California. If you forget or misplace your disabled placard, you cannot use a disabled space. It is your responsibility to have your disabled placard visibly displayed at all times while parked on campus.

Q: How will my license plate information be used? 

A: It is only used for parking permit verification. The license plate information collected in this process is referenced against the campus database for the strict purposes of verifying SWC parking permits on campus. All registered information through our parking services is confidential and will not be used or sold to any third-party entities. Additionally, iParq does not retain credit card information. 

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Please familarize yourself with the District's parking policies and regulations before coming on campus.  They are listed below in this accordian.  Please also note the following tips to avoid citations:  

PERMITS REQUIRED:  With the exception of the above-mentioned grace period, parking permits are required to park at any SWC campus at all times.

DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES:  Parking stalls are color coded to designate where students, employees, and visitors can park. Please be mindful of where you are parking to avoid citations:

NON-DESIGNATED AREAS:  It is prohibited to park in non-designated areas such as pathways, driveways, crosshatched areas, along roadways, or along parking lot curb lines. See parking Policies & Regulations for full details.

RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTED PARKING:  The City of Chula Vista has established a residential parking district in the College Estates neighborhood across the street from SWC. City-issued residential parking permits are required to park along the streets in that area. Others will be cited. No exceptions. This is a city ordinance effective 8/22/16. To view the map of restricted streets, please visit the City of Chula Vista's parking page for more information or click here to view the College Estates boundary map. College parking is restricted within that boundary. Violators may be cited by SWC College Police or CVPD.

OTHER RESTRICTED PARKING AREAS NEARBY:  College parking is also prohibited in the nearby Bonita Point Plaza, Otay Lakes Plaza, and College Plaza shopping centers. Violators may be towed.  

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The SWC Parking Citation Appeal Process, Administrative Hearing Process and Court Appeal Process are mandated by California Vehicle Code Article 3, Sections 40200.7 and 40215, which was enacted by the State Legislature, Assembly Bill 408, effective July 1, 1993, and Assembly Bill 1228, effective January 1, 1996. All time restrictions, with respect to different appeal levels, are made pursuant to the aforementioned legislation.

Please note the following common reasons do not support dismissing a citation:

• I did not know the rules and regulations
• I forgot to display my permit
• I was in a hurry/running late
• I could not find a parking space
• I was only parked for a short period of time
• I did not know that I could not park there
• I did not see the sign or curb markings
• I cannot afford to pay for a parking permit (Please visit SWC Cares if you need assistance paying for a parking permit.)
• I cannot afford to pay the citation fine
• The lot was almost empty
• I've never had a ticket before
• I will never do it again
• Others were parked in a non-designated area, I thought it was okay to park there too
• I never received the citation on my vehicle
• I did not receive the notification in the mail (It is not SWC's responsibility for lost mail/wrong address at the DMV)

THE APPEAL PROCESS:

The first step to appeal your citation is to determine if the citation was validly issued. 

Please answer the following:   

1. Is the information on the citation accurate?
2. Did the driver comply with Southwestern College’s Parking Policies and Regulations? (Found on this page in the Parking Policies & Regulations tab.)
3. Were there mitigating circumstances that prevented the driver from complying with the parking policies and regulations and, if so, did the driver take reasonable and timely steps to avoid the violation?

If the answers to questions number 2 and 3 are "No", there is little choice but to uphold the citation. The citation will not be voided.

If the answers to questions number 2 and 3 are "Yes", please proceed below. Please note, citing officers take photos of each violation. These photos are seen by the reviewing panel to assist in determining the outcome of your appeal.   

If the answer to question number 1 is “No”, please proceed with the appeal process. 

LEVEL 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW You must request an Administrative Review appeal within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date you received the citation. If you do not submit an appeal within 21 calendar days, your right to an appeal is forfeited, all fines must be paid, and no further appeals can be requested. To request an Administrative Review (Citation Appeal), please visit the SWC Permit Store and click on Citations: Pay or Appeal. During the review process, your citation is put on a temporary hold and no delinquent fees are incurred. DO NOT PAY FOR THE CITATION UNTIL YOU GET YOUR RESULTS BACK.  Payments cannot be refunded.  The Administrative Review is conducted by ASO students who have been appointed by their advisors.  The review panel members are not directly affiliated with SWC Parking Services and will make fair and unbiased decisions on the appeal based on the Parking Services parking policies and regulations, and any evidence provided.  If your appeal is voided: No fees are due, and your citation will be dismissed. If your appeal is denied/upheld: Citation was not voided and must be paid in full. Appellant has the right to contest citation further (see Level 2).

LEVEL 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING (Must have completed level 1 Administrative Review before requesting an Administrative Hearing.) At this level, your Administrative Hearing is conducted by the City of Chula Vista Parking Division.  California vehicle code 40215 (b) requires payment for the citation at the time the Administrative Hearing is requested.  Please pay for your citation at the SWC Permit Store, then submit an Administrative Hearing form within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the initial Administrative Review results. If you do not submit an appeal within 21 calendar days, your right to an appeal is forfeited, all fines must be paid, and no further appeals can be requested. The Administrative Hearing is conducted by a hearing official employee with the City of Chula Vista who is not directly affiliated with Southwestern College but is well versed in our parking policies and regulations. The City will mail you a notice informing you of your hearing date. Click here to print the Administrative Hearing Form (PDF Document). Please email the completed form within the stated timeframe to swcparking@swccd.edu. If the appeal is accepted: A refund will be issued and your citation will be dismissed. If the appeal is denied/upheld: The College keeps the citation fees to satisfy the citation. Appellant has the right to contest citation further (see Level 3).

LEVEL 3 - COURT APPEAL (Must have completed level 1 Administrative Review and level 2 Administrative Hearing first before requesting a Court Appeal.)  If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Administrative Hearing, you may further appeal your case to the South County Superior Court (500 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910) within 30 calendar days after personal delivery or within 35 days after mailing (Code Civ. Proc. §1031) of the issuing agency’s final decision. You bear all fees for this appeal level. For court filing fees and instructions, please visit: San Diego Superior Court.  The College Police office does not provide these documents for you. If the appeal is accepted: The College refunds the citation fees. Court fees are non-refundable. If the appeal is denied/upheld: The College keeps the citation fees to satisfy the citation. Court’s decision is final.

 

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Visit SWC Permit Store and enter your license plate number or citation number under the Enforcement Services box.  

PARKING CITATION PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION

As set forth in CVC 40220, the Processing Agency will allow payment plan options for unpaid parking tickets for those that are indigent.

You may be eligible to appeal without first paying the fine if you can demonstrate “Indigent Status” (financial need). Indigent Status can be demonstrated by providing proof of your income and/or participation in public assistance programs such as TANF, SSI, Unemployment, etc... Approval of your application allows you to have a Hearing or Trial by Declaration without first paying the fine; it does not relieve you of responsibility for paying the fine if your citation is upheld at Hearing.

Payment Plans are not available for citations on vehicles that are currently booted or towed.

If approved, all late fees will be removed from the citation(s) and the Agency will set up a payment agreement for the responsible individual to pay outstanding parking tickets owed within a maximum of 24 months. Individuals who fall out of compliance with the payment plan have 45 days to resume before the Agency reassigns late fees and files a hold with the DMV.

You may enroll your citations in a monthly payment plan within 120 days of issuance, or within 10 days of an administrative hearing determination. The timeline for completion and minimum monthly amounts due are based on the total amount enrolled in a payment plan. There may be a processing fee for payment plans.

TO SET UP A CITATION PAYMENT PLAN: Enter your citation number in the Enforcement Services box at https://swc.thepermitstore.com and proceed to the Pay option. Once you get to Payment Method, select Citation Payment Plan from the scroll-down menu.

TO APPEAL A CITATION: Enter your citation number in the Enforcement Services box at https://swc.thepermitstore.com and proceed to the Appeal option.

For assistance with the appeal or payment plan option, please contact Parking Services at (619) 216-6611 or swcparking@swccd.edu

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•  Parking permits are required to park at any Southwestern College campus at all times with the exception of the above-mentioned grace period.
• All regulatory signs on the District's campuses must be obeyed.  Violators may be cited under the appropriate California Vehicle Code.
• The maximum speed limit on campus is 20 MPH. No stopping, parking, or passing is allowed on the perimeter road of the Chula Vista campus at any time.
• Parking is allowed in designated parking stalls only. It is prohibited to park in non-designated areas such as marked triangle zones, pathways, driveways, cross hatched areas, along roadways, or along parking lot curb lines.
• All vehicles must have a parking permit in order to park on the District's campuses, with the exception of marked disabled person parking spaces. It is imperative that a valid disabled person placard is visible when parking in a marked disabled person parking space.
• Employee parking spaces are identified as yellow-lined spaces. Vehicles parked in employee spaces require a valid employee parking permit at all times. Employee permits are valid in both student and staff parking spaces. They are not valid in disabled person parking spaces.
• Student parking spaces are identified as white-lined spaces. Vehicles parked in student spaces require a valid 1-day, monthly, or semester parking permit from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 1-day, monthly, and semester permits are available for purchase online at SWC Permit Store.
• Visitor parking spaces are identified as white-lined spaces and require a 1-hour, 1-day, or monthly permit which can be purchased online at SWC Permit Store. Cost: 1-Hour permits $1.00 | 1-Day permits $3.00 | Monthly permits $10.00.
• 1-day permits are valid until 11 p.m. for the date of purchase only and are valid in any white-lined space throughout campus. 
• Motorcycles may be parked in areas designated for motorcycle parking or regular spaces and require a valid 1-hour, 1-day, monthly, or semester permit.
• As with any college district, the purchase of a parking permit does NOT guarantee a parking space. The responsibility of arriving early to find a space or finding a legal parking space rests with the operator of the vehicle. Lack of available parking spaces is not an excuse for illegal parking. Also see #4 above.
• The Southwestern College District is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.  As with any parking lot, please do not leave valuables in your vehicle or leave your vehicle unlocked.   
• Guest parking permits may be requested by school administrators only and may be done so by contacting Southwestern College Parking Services. For event parking, please contact Civic Center Leasing.
• Unaccompanied vehicles that are left parked in a loading zone for longer than 15 minutes may be cited.
• Parking and loitering on campus after 11:00pm or after special events is prohibited.
• Fraudulent or misuse of parking permits may result in a citation and referral to Student Affairs for disciplinary action.

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