The Peralta Community College District has implemented a new virtual parking permit system through iParq to improve parking operations, increase accountability, and enhance safety across District campuses.
Beginning this summer, students parking in permit-required lots must obtain a virtual parking permit through iParq. Summer student permits are available for $17.50 and are linked directly to your vehicle's license plate—no physical permit is required.
To help support students, designated free student parking spaces will remain available at Laney College, Merritt College, and College of Alameda on a first-come, first-served basis. Once these spaces are occupied, students parking in permit-required lots must have a valid parking permit.
Free Student Parking Locations
- Berkeley City College – No District-operated student parking is available.
- College of Alameda – Spaces 1–25 in the designated free student parking area.
- Laney College – Spaces 1–40 in the designated free student parking area.
- Merritt College – Spaces 1–30 in the designated free student parking area.
Students are encouraged to review the parking maps and permit information before arriving on campus.
To obtain a permit or learn more, visit www.peralta.edu/community-safety/iparq.
Thank you for your cooperation as we modernize parking operations and improve safety across the District.
Student Parking FAQ
Q: Do I need a parking permit?
A: Students parking in permit-required lots must obtain a valid parking permit unless parked in a designated free student parking space.
A: Students parking in permit-required lots must obtain a valid parking permit unless parked in a designated free student parking space.
Q: How much does a summer parking permit cost?
A: Summer permits cost $17.50.
A: Summer permits cost $17.50.
Q: Are any free student parking spaces available?
A: Yes.
A: Yes.
- College of Alameda: Spaces 1–25
- Laney College: Spaces 1–40
- Merritt College: Spaces 1–30
Free spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: How do I know which spaces are free?
A: Community Safety has published parking maps identifying the designated free student parking spaces at each campus.
A: Community Safety has published parking maps identifying the designated free student parking spaces at each campus.
Q: What happens if the free spaces are full?
A: Students may park in permit-required areas if they have purchased a valid parking permit.
A: Students may park in permit-required areas if they have purchased a valid parking permit.
Q: Do I need to display a permit?
A: No. Permits are virtual and linked directly to your vehicle's license plate.
A: No. Permits are virtual and linked directly to your vehicle's license plate.
Q: What happens if I park in a permit-required lot without a permit?
A: Vehicles parked in permit-required areas without a valid permit may be subject to citation.
A: Vehicles parked in permit-required areas without a valid permit may be subject to citation.
Q: Why is the District implementing this system?
A: The system improves parking management, increases accountability, enhances safety, and allows the Department of Community Safety to better assist vehicle owners when necessary.
A: The system improves parking management, increases accountability, enhances safety, and allows the Department of Community Safety to better assist vehicle owners when necessary.
Q: Where can I purchase a permit or get more information?
A: Visit www.peralta.edu/community-safety/iparq or contact Community Safety at (510) 466-7236.
A: Visit www.peralta.edu/community-safety/iparq or contact Community Safety at (510) 466-7236.
