Parking Services & Enforcement

1. All regulatory signs on the District's campuses must be obeyed.  Violators may be cited under the appropriate California Vehicle Code.
2. 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.
3. Parking is allowed in marked spaces only. Parking in other areas, such as marked triangle zones, along roadways, or along parking lot curb lines is prohibited. 
4. Visitor may park within Lot A of the Chula Vista campus in green-lined visitor parking spaces near the north end of the lot. Daily permits can be purchased at any parking permit dispenser throughout campus. Also see #9 below.
5. Health First Fitness Club (HFFC) members may park in designated HFFC parking spaces in Lot J. Non-HFFC members are prohibited from parking in HFFC marked spaces and their vehicles may be cited.
6. Parking permit dispensers are available at the Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, and National City campuses. The daily permit cost is $3.00.
7. All vehicles must have a properly displayed and valid 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 spaces, including green-lined visitor spaces.
8. Staff parking spaces are identified as yellow-lined spaces. Vehicles parked in staff spaces require a valid staff parking permit at all times. Staff permits are valid in both student and staff parking spaces. They are not valid in green-lined visitor spaces, or marked disabled person parking spaces.
9. Student parking spaces are identified as white-lined spaces. Vehicles parked in student spaces require a valid student semester parking permit or a daily parking permit, Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Student semester parking permits are available for purchase online through WebAdvisor.
10. Daily permits are valid on the date of issuance only and can be purchased from permit dispensers located in Lots A, B, F, J, O, and T: Visitor permits are valid for one hour and cost $1.00. Visitor parking is valid in any Lot A green-lined marked visitor spaces only.  All day permits cost $3.00 and are valid in student lots B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, M, N, O, & T in white-lined student spaces only.
11. Motorcycles may be parked in areas designated for motorcycle parking or regular spaces and require a valid semester permit or a daily permit. Since affixing a permit to a motorcycle is not secure, report any citations issued to the College Police Department in room 105D where assistance will be provided.
12. The purchase of a parking permit does NOT guarantee a parking space. The responsibility for 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 #3 above.
13. Southwestern College is not responsible for lost or stolen permits. Replacement permits for students may be purchased through WebAdvisor at full value. Staff may report a lost or stolen permit to the College Police Department in Room 105D or by calling (619) 216-6611. Replacement permits may then be issued. 
14. Temporary student, staff, vendor, and visitor permits may be requested and obtained from the College Police Department.
15. Unaccompanied vehicles that are left parked in a loading zone for longer than 15 minutes may be cited.
16. Parking and loitering on campus after 11:00pm or after special events is prohibited.
17. Fraudulent use of parking permits may result in a citation, confiscation, and referral to Student Affairs for disciplinary action.

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Students must purchase semester parking permits online through WebAdvisor on MySWC.  The College Police Department does not provide parking permits to students over the counter.

To Order a Student Permit:

From the college website: www.swccd.edu

1. Log into MySWC (at top of website)  
2. On right-hand-side, click on WebAdvisor for Students
3. Click Academic Profile, select SWC Parking Permits
4. Select Term and Type, click Submit
5. Click on the GO TO WEBSITE box to continue and follow prompts. 

All fields with an asterisk (*) must be filled out completely.

After payment, you will have the option to print out a 10-day temporary permit which allows time for the original permit to arrive in the mail to you.  If you have not received your original permit in the mail by the expiration date of your temporary permit, please contact Parking Services at (619) 216-6611.

Two vehicles can be registered on the same permit, however, only one permit is provided and must be displayed on the vehicle that is parked on campus. Both vehicles cannot be on campus at the same time.

Lost or stolen parking permits are not refunded.  Please report stolen permits to College Police.  (See "Parking FAQs" below for more options regarding lost or stolen permits.)

 

Cost

• Student Automobile Parking Permit
  $40.00
• Eligible Financial Aid CCPG Recipients
  $20.00

Special classification California College Promise Grant (CCPG) recipients do not qualify for a cost reduction in parking fees. If you are approved for CCPG and WebAdvisor is not displaying the option to purchase the permit at the CCPG reduced price, please contact a CCPG Financial Aid Specialist before purchasing a permit to verify your eligibility.

Where To Park

White-lined student spaces in Lots B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, M, N, O, & T.

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Permits for non-students:

If you are not a registered student, you can still purchase a semester permit for the following reasons: Taking a non-credit class, auditing a class, College for Kids parent, Bonita Vista water polo student, or library use.  Here are the steps to purchase a permit as a non-student:

1. Go to the College Police Department in Room 105D to request a permit number, let them know you are non-credit, auditing, College for Kids parent...etc.
2. You will be provided with a permit number and directed to Cashiers department in the Cesar Chavez Building to pay for the permit.
3. Return to the Police Department with your receipt and a parking permit will be issued.
4. You will need the following vehicle information to obtain your permit: License plate number, vehicle make, model, year, color, registered owner's name.  

Please contact Parking Services if you have any questions: (619) 216-6611.

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January intersession: Parking is enforced during the January intercession, January 2 – January 24, 2019. A valid permit is required on all vehicles parked on campus during this time.

Regular spring semester: There is a grace period for the first two weeks of the regular semester, January 28 – February 8, 2019.  Students and visitors may park in a WHITE-LINED STUDENT SPACE during that time without a permit. However, vehicles that are illegally parked or are parked in other non-designated areas may be cited.

IMPORTANT: Only vehicles with Staff permits are allowed to park in yellow-lined Staff parking spaces. Students and Visitors parked in yellow-lined Staff parking spaces at any time may be cited.

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All full time and adjunct employees may request a two-year staff parking permit through WebAdvisor on MySWC.  You will need the following vehicle information to request your permit: License plate number, vehicle make, model, year, color, registered owner's name. 

To Order a Faculty/Staff Permit:

From the college website: www.swccd.edu

1. Log into MySWC (at top of website)   
2. On right-hand-side, click on WebAdvisor for Faculty or Employees
3. Click Purchasing, select SWC Parking Permits
4. Select Term and Type, click Submit
5. Click on the GO TO WEBSITE box to continue and follow prompts. 

All fields with an asterisk (*) must be filled out completely.

When completed, you will receive a confirmation email.  Please allow 48 hours after receiving your confirmation email to pick up your permit at the College Police office, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., in Room 105D on the Chula Vista campus. If you work at another campus, please email us at swcparking@swccd.edu, and request the permit be sent to you through interoffice mail to your department.

If your permit is lost or stolen, you will need to file a police report to obtain a replacement.

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There are designated parking spaces for Health First Fitness Club (HFFC) Members in Lot J.  These spaces are designated by red and yellow signs.  Lot J is the only lot that is shared by students, staff, faculty, and HFFC members, so please be mindful of where you are parking to avoid citations.  To view a breakdown of Lot J's parking structure, please see photo below or click here for larger view.  

Red = HFFC Member parking

Yellow = Staff parking

White = Student parking

Blue = Handicap parking

Health First Fitness Club Member parking permits greatly differ from SWC student permits and are purchased seperately.  Please note: SWC students, staff, and faculty are NOT eligible to purchase month-to-month or annual HFFC Member parking permits. 

A commonly asked question we get from students is:

Q: I'm an SWC student with an SWC student parking permit, but I'm also taking a class at the Health First Fitness Club, can I park in HFFC Member parking spaces?

A: Unfortunately no.  If a student is parking in Lot J, they must park in standard white-lined student spaces (indicated in white-boxed areas in photo below).  Only HFFC Member parking permits will be honored in designated Lot J HFFC Member parking spaces (indicated in red below).  Again, student permits differ from HFFC Member permits which are purchased seperately through the HFFC.  If you are a community member who would like to join the Health First Fitness Club and purchase a monthly or annual permit, please contact the Health First Fitness Club at (619) 482-6327 for more information.

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Cost

Visitors may purchase a daily parking permit at any daily permit machine located throughout campus in Lots A, B, F, J, O, & T. Visitor permits are not valid in yellow-lined staff spaces or Health First Fitness Club Member parking spaces.

• One-Hour Permit
  $1.00
• All-Day Permit (Over One Hour)
  $3.00

The dispensers accept cash, debit and credit cards. All dispensers will provide change for bills up to five dollars ($5).

Where To Park

Parking lots are marked with letters which can be found on the light poles in each lot. Those letters indicate what lot you're in.

Visitors purchasing a visitor permit may park for up to 1-hour in green-lined visitor spaces in Lot A.

Others may purchase a daily permit or a semester permit through WebAdvisor and park in any white-lined student space in student Lots B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, M, N, O, & T

Visitor parking requires a 1-hour parking pass from the machine on the north end of Lot A. The green marked spaces are only for visitors spending less than 60 minutes on campus. Visitors wishing to stay longer than 1-hour will need to purchase a full day pass and park in white spaced lines outside of Lot A.

Once a permit has been purchased, there are absolutely no exchanges or refunds.

IMPORTANT: Visitors parked in yellow-lined staff spaces at any time are subject to a citation.

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Parking dispensers in Lots B, F, J, O and A will only dispense a $3 daily permit. Visitors permits are $1 and only available in Lot A.

All dispensers will provide change for bills up to five dollars ($5). The dispensers accept debit and credit cards.

The Daily Dispenser permit is ONLY valid on the date that is printed on the receipt and in any student space (white-lined). It is NOT valid in staff space (yellow-lined), meter parking, Health First Fitness Club (HFFC) or for overnight parking.

If you have any questions, please contact parking services from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at (619) 216-6611.

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With the exception of the above-mentioned grace period, parking permits are required and must be visibly displayed face-forward on the windshield or visible through the windshield on the top of the dashboard for all vehicles that park on the District's campuses. Also, be mindful of designated parking spaces:

• Non-Designated Parking Areas
  Students are permitted to park in designated white-lined student spaces only. Parking in non-designated parking areas such as lot triangles, along roadways, or along parking lot curb lines is prohibited.
• Health First Fitness Club Member Parking
  If you are a student with a student permit and are taking a class at the HFFC, you must park in a standard white-lined student space throughout campus.  Only HFFC Members with paid HFFC Member parking permits are permitted to parking in reserved HFFC Member Only parking spaces. Student permits differ from HFFC Member parking permits and must be purchased separately.
• Restricted Parking Across The Street
  The City of Chula Vista has established a residential parking district in the College Estates neighborhood across the street from SWC. Only residents with city-issued residential parking permits are permitted to park along the streets in that area. All others will be cited. This is a city ordinance effective 8/22/16. The College Estates district is patrolled by CVPD and SWCPD. For more information regarding this ordinance, please visit https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/parking or contact the City of Chula Vista at (619) 476-5360.

Parking permits are required and must be visibly displayed on vehicles that park on campus at all times. Please make sure the front portion of the permit is facing outward on your windshield or dashboard. Failure to visibly display your permit may result in a citation.

The Southwestern College Police Department enforces traffic and parking at all times during the week and also on Saturdays and Sundays.

Stolen parking permits should be reported to the SWCPD. 

Click here for a printable Quick Reference Parking Information Sheet (PDF)

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The Southwestern College Parking Administrative Review (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 appeal time restrictions are made pursuant to the aforementioned legislation.

LEVEL 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

You must submit an Administrative Review appeal form 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 and all fines must be paid.

The completed form can be emailed to swcparking@swccd.edu or dropped off at the College Police office in room 105D, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Your appeal decision will be emailed to you within 3-4 weeks. 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 that are processed cannot be refunded. If you do not receive an email with the decision within stated time frame, please contact Parking Services at (619) 216-6611 to request a status. We will need your citation number or the plate number of the vehicle that was cited in order to look up your citation.

Common reasons that DO NOT support dismissing a citation are:

• 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;
• I cannot afford to pay the citation fine;
• I was told it was free to park;
• 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 or I did not receive the notification in the mail (It is not SWC's responsibility for lost mail/wrong address at the DMV).
• Not knowing the rules and regulations.  

Citation Appeal Form (PDF)

 

 LEVEL 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING  (Must have completed Level 1 to request an Administrative Hearing)

California vehicle code 40215 (b) requires payment for the citation at the time the Administrative Hearing is requested. Submit an Administrative Hearing form within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the initial Administrative Review results. Failure to make request within stated time frame will result in request being denied and no further appeals allowed. The Administrative Hearing is conducted by a hearing official who is not directly affiliated with Southwestern College Parking Services. You will receive a notice by mail of your hearing date.

The Administrative Hearing request form may be picked up at the College Police office in Room 105D or requested via email at 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).

Administrative Hearing Form (PDF)

 

LEVEL 3 - COURT APPEAL  (Must have completed Level 1 and Level 2 to request 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: www.sdcourt.ca.gov. 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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Beginning August 22, 2016, students and non-residents will no longer be able to park in the residential neighborhood (College Estates) east of Otay Lakes Road across from Southwestern College. The City of Chula Vista has created a parking district exclusive to the residents of College Estates. Parking in the College Estates will require a city-issued residential parking permit that only neighborhood residents can purchase. All non-residents will be cited. The city-issued permit (not Southwestern College parking permits) must be displayed on vehicles in College Estates from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. For more information please visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/parking

 

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The typical mailing time varies between 1-4 weeks, depending on your location.  After payment of your permit, you will have the option to print out a 10-day temporary permit which allows time for the original permit to arrive in the mail to you.  If you have not received your original permit in the mail by the expiration date of your temporary permit, please contact Parking Services at (619) 216-6611. 

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If you have not received your permit in the mail after four (4) weeks from the time you order it online, please go to the College Police office to fill out a Police Report to report it stolen. It will also be reported in the permit system.  A replacement permit will be issued.  If the replacement permit is lost, student must purchase a new permit.

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 Unfortunately, there are no replacements for lost permits.  A new permit will need to be purchased.

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Parking lots are marked with letters which can be found on the light poles in each lot. Those letters indicate what lot you're in.  Student lots are located in Lots B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, L, M, N, O, and T. The best way to determine if you are in a student lot is to look at the parking stall lines on the ground. White-lined spaces are reserved for students. Yellow-lined spaces are reserved for staff.  Students or Visitors are never permitted to park in yellow-lined staff spaces, not even during grace periods.

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No, only HFFC Member parking permits will be honored in designated Lot J HFFC Member parking spaces. Student permits greatly differ from HFFC Member permits which must be purchased separately. Member spaces are clearly marked on the ground as “Health First Fitness Club Members Only” or with a red and yellow HFFC Member parking only sign. Students who park in these designated areas with a student permit will be cited. Please park in a regular white-lined student space that is not designated for HFFC Members.

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The Southwestern College Police Department enforces traffic and parking at all times during the week and also on weekends.

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Students or visitors parked in yellow-lined staff spaces, at any time, will be cited!

• White-lined spaces = student parking
• Yellow-lined spaces = staff parking
• Green-lined spaces = visitor parking (1 hour or less)

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• ONLINE: www.paymycite.com/swccd (Payment plans available to those who qualify)
• IN PERSON: Pay at the Cashier’s Office in building 1400, then return your receipt to the College Police office in room 105D. College Police must receive your receipt in order to enter your payment into our system.
• VIA MAIL: Please send a cashier’s check or money order to: Southwestern College Police Department, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Payments payable to: Southwestern College. Please include citation number on payment and original citation. Personal checks not accepted. DO NOT SEND CASH.  

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