First-Year Undergraduates - Santa Clara University

Hardship Permits

Please read the First-Year Student Resident Parking Policy before completing the application.

Applications are on a quarter-by-quarter basis and committee decisions regarding issuance are final. After the submission deadline, the application process is closed until the next quarter. The request will be reviewed by a committee of representatives from the Division of Student Life. The decision of the committee is final and is not subject to appeal. Applicants will be notified by email of the results of their request.

Falsifying Information

First-year students who provide incorrect information on their parking permit request, or upperclassmen who attempt to purchase a permit for a first-year student, will have future parking privileges revoked and be subject to citation.

Due Dates

Fall-Quarter 2024: September 9
- (Application Opens August 9)

Winter-Quarter 2024: December 23
- (Application Opens November 23)

Spring-Quarter 2024: April 17
- (Application Opens March 17)

Late Submissions

If you submit a hardship request after the due date, your request may not be accepted or will be automatically forwarded to the next quarter.

In the event that your hardship application is declined, students may purchase a prorated daily, weekly, or monthly hang tag from the Parking and Transportation office and will be issued an "E" permit to park.

Description

First-year students at Santa Clara University who live in a campus residence hall are not allowed to bring cars on to campus during their first year on campus (Fall through Spring quarter). Upperclassmen are not allowed to purchase parking permits for first-year students. The privilege of on-campus parking for both the upperclassman and first-year student can be permanently revoked if this occurs. More information about the First-Year Student Parking Policy can be found here: First-Year Student Resident Parking Policy.

Reasoning

Because of a shortage in parking, especially during special events, the University decided that restricting permits for first-year residents would be the fairest solution. The University encourages first-year students to live in residence halls, so they are surrounded by opportunities to get involved. Most on-campus organizations provide their participants with transportation if it is required. There are a number of on-campus jobs available through Workday.

Exceptions to the Policy

Students who transfer from another college or university and have completed a full school year are allowed to buy parking permits. First-year students who can provide adequate evidence that they will face hardship are able to apply for a permit through AIMS via a single sign on tile on the MySCU Portal.

Shopping and Transportation

There are many shopping areas located conveniently near campus. The University's Transportation Pagelists provide a number of public transportation alternatives for first-year students. In addition, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) oversees all chartered student organizations (CSOs) and registered student organizations (RSOs) that host a variety of on-campus events for the undergraduate student community. For more information regarding the CSOs and RSOs on campus, please visit CSI’s Website.

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