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California State University Fullerton Campus Map and Visitor Guide

Use the California State University Fullerton map to locate campus entrances, visitor information, parking and the Fullerton Arboretum. This guide covers campus tours, parking basics and the drive from Willow Tree Lodge.

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By Esther Hawkins

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is at 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831. The California state university fullerton map can help you find campus entrances, visitor-information locations, parking and the Fullerton Arboretum before you arrive.

  • Campus: CSUF was founded in 1959.
  • Map options: An interactive map and a downloadable campus map are available.
  • Tour meeting point: Daily tours depart by the TITAN letters outside the Titan Student Union.
  • Parking: Visitor permits and hourly or daily parking rates apply during specified weekday hours.
Finding Your Way Around the Campus

Finding Your Way Around the Campus

The interactive map and downloadable map show different details to help you orient yourself around CSUF.

Use the interactive campus map to look up entrances, visitor-information locations, hourly parking, electric-vehicle charging stations and Uber/Lyft zones. It is useful for locating a destination before you set off across campus.

The downloadable map labels buildings with abbreviations and shows parking areas, roads and campus entrances. Its symbols identify visitor information and hourly parking. The map also marks the Fullerton Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton.

CSUF was founded in 1959. For a first visit, start by identifying your destination on the map, then note a campus entrance and the closest parking area or visitor-information point.

Visitor Parking and Campus Access

Visitor Parking and Campus Access

Visitor parking permits are required during specified weekday hours, and CSUF provides several ways to locate parking and enter campus.

CSUF’s published visitor-parking schedule requires permits Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The published rates are $4 per hour or $12 per day. Daily parking can be purchased through the university’s Parking Portal.

The interactive map includes hourly parking and campus entrances, while the downloadable version identifies parking areas and roads. Visitor Information Centers are located at the Arts Drive, Associated Road and Folino Drive campus entrances, with walk-up and drive-up service stations.

The Nutwood Avenue exit from the Orange Freeway (57) is a campus access point. Parking rules, rates and purchasing details can change, so check the official CSUF site before you go.

Campus Tours and Visitor Information

Campus Tours and Visitor Information

CSUF offers daily campus tours, group tours and tours on select Saturdays for prospective students and their guests.

The daily tour departs from the TITAN letters outside the Titan Student Union, on the east side of campus near State College Boulevard. CSUF recommends that daily-tour visitors park in the State College Parking Structure or Nutwood Parking Structure.

Group tours meet at Tuffy Lawn in front of the Student Recreation Center. Saturday tours are offered on select Saturdays, so check the university’s tour information when planning your visit. If daily-tour groups are fully booked for your planned day, CSUF advises contacting tours@fullerton.edu to discuss alternatives.

The university’s visit page links to directions to the main campus, the main campus map, daily parking permits and tour scheduling. If you are arranging guest or lecturer parking as a CSUF employee, submit an Online Permit Request 72 hours in advance.

Getting to Campus from Willow Tree Lodge

Getting to Campus from Willow Tree Lodge

California State University, Fullerton is about a 9-minute drive from a lodge in Fullerton.

For the campus approach, the university identifies the Nutwood Avenue exit from the Orange Freeway (57) as an access point. Once you arrive, use the campus map to locate your destination and the relevant entrance or parking area.

FAQs

Where is California State University, Fullerton?

CSUF is at 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831.

Where do daily campus tours start?

Daily tours depart from the TITAN letters outside the Titan Student Union, near State College Boulevard on the east side of campus.

Can I park on campus as a visitor?

Yes. Visitor permits are required during the stated weekday hours, and CSUF publishes hourly and daily rates. You can purchase daily parking through its Parking Portal.

Does CSUF offer Saturday campus tours?

Yes. Tours for prospective students and their guests are offered on select Saturdays; check CSUF’s tour information for scheduling.

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