Parking

Parking permits are required for all student parking locations

Parking Permits Required 

Students must have a valid parking permit to park at Fullerton College throughout the semester.

  • Please note: a grace period will be offered during the first two weeks of the spring semester from Feb. 3 – Feb. 14, 2025. During the two-week grace period, parking permits will not be enforced in student lots only. 
  • Student parking will also be available in the first floor of the city parking lot on Chapman and Lemon.
  • Parking Permits will be required in the student lots on Monday, February 17, 2025. 


Purchasing Your Permit  

  • Purchasing a parking permit must be completed online through MyGateway.   
  • A temporary parking permit will be sent to your preferred email address within 24 hours of registration.  
  • Verify your mailing address and preferred email address by clicking on the “Update Information” button in the “My Information” widget in MyGateway. Also, check your spam or junk folder for the temporary permit email. 
  • Students must pick up their permanent parking permit before the temporary permit expires. A valid parking permit is required at all times when parking on campus.
     

Picking Up Your Permit 

Fullerton College students who purchase a Spring 2025 parking permit after Nov. 17, 2024, can pick up their permanent parking permit starting Feb. 3, 2025, at the Office of Campus Safety, Building 1500. 

Important Deadlines

October 30 – November 17, 2024: Students who purchased a parking permit during this period will have a permanent parking permit mailed to their mailing address listed in MyGateway. A temporary parking permit will be emailed to you within 24 hours of registering.

 After November 17, 2024: Permits purchased will not be mailed out and must be picked up at the Campus Safety office. Students should print out the 3 – day temporary parking permit that will be emailed to them within 24 hours of registration. The temporary parking permit must be displayed face up in the vehicle’s driver side, lower left-hand front windshield. Before the temporary parking permit expires, students should report to the Campus Safety office (Building 1500) to pick up their permanent parking permit. Valid photo ID must be provided.

Overflow Parking Lot & Shuttle Service

To offer more student parking and ease traffic, an overflow parking lot and shuttle service will be offered during the first two weeks of the spring semester from Feb. 3 – Feb. 13, 2025. Students can park in an overflow lot located behind the Walgreens off Chapman and Raymond Avenue.  

  • The shuttle will pick up students from the overflow lot approximately every 15 minutes from Monday – Thursday and will have two on campus stops.   
  • Stop 1:  
    • Pick up approx. every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. – 5: 45 p.m.*   
    • Drops off students near Lot 11 
  • Stop 2:  
    • Pick up approx. every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.*  
    • Drops off students behind the 2000 building.  
  • No Friday or Saturday shuttle services will be offered  
  • For questions about the shuttle service, please contact Campus Safety at (714)992-7777. 

* The last shuttle pickup time.  

**PERMIT ENFORCEMENT IS YEAR ROUND** 

The mission of the Fullerton College Campus Safety Department is to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors while on property owned or operated by the college or involved in college-sponsored programs and activities, and to protect the property and facilities of the district and its students, employees, and visitors. The Campus Safety Department is committed to providing the highest standard of professionalism and service.

​Front Office Hours

Mon………………… 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tues………………… 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wed………………… 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thurs………………. 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Fri……………………  8;00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat & Sun………..  Closed

AN OFFICER IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK AT (714) 992 -7777

Business Phone Number: (714) 992-7080, Ext. 0
Emergency Phone Number: (714) 992-7777
Fullerton Police Department: (714) 738-6700
Fullerton Fire Department: (714) 738-6122
For life threatening events call 911

Message from the Director

Thank you for visiting the Campus Safety web site. Fullerton College is a beautiful and historic campus centrally located in Fullerton, California. We have a low incidence of crime on campus and enjoy a fine relationship with our local Police Department. We in the Campus Safety Department are dedicated to providing students, staff and visitors with a safe and secure environment to learn work and play. To that end, our officers have received extensive law enforcement training and are committed to providing quality professional service to our campus community.

The Campus Safety Department offers a variety of services to the college community, including; responding to all campus emergencies, assisting with crime and traffic accident reporting, student escorts, unlocking vehicles, restarting vehicles, handling the campus’ lost and found inventory, issuing parking permits, and parking enforcement on campus. The Campus Safety Department has implemented a community-based service philosophy to better serve our campus community. This concept assists in establishing appropriate priorities for enforcement and response to campus calls for services. It is our belief that working in partnership with the entire campus community, we will be able to achieve a safer environment for all.

I think you will also find our educational and support staff to be equally committed to your safety and protection while attending our college. Every member of the campus staff is available to advise and assist students and visitors on issues of safety while attending classes or attending special events. If there is anything that we in the Campus Safety Department can do to make your time at Fullerton College safer and more beneficial, please feel free to contact our office at (714) 992-7080 press 0. The Student’s Right to Know Report, is located on this web site and the Student Affairs site.

Sincerely,
Director of Campus Safety,
Fullerton College