Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick Stats
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired Temporary Permit - 15
- Parked in a Yellow or No Parking Zone - 15
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $100/year for seniors
- $300/year for underclassmen
Parking Permits
Permits are not hard to obtain, but the earlier you apply for one, the better spot you will get. Also, the longer you’ve been at Albion, the better the parking spot you’ll receive.
College Prowler Take
All students are permitted to have a car on campus, and because you are assigned specific lots to park in, finding a spot is never too hard. On weekends it can be frustrating, because from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday, parking is pretty much a free-for-all. Make sure that you’re in your assigned lot or zone because, come Sunday night, you’ll be guaranteed a ticket. Campus Safety patrols the lots nightly, and they are more than eager to punish all who don’t obey the parking rules.
As a general rule, the higher your class year, the better your parking spot, and the cheaper a permit will cost. Underclassmen pay $300 per year, and seniors pay only $100. As a first-year, you can bet on having to park across campus, but really it’s only a 10-minute walk at most, wherever you are. Come sophomore year, your permit will be more likely to match a lot close by your residence hall. As with most things, your parking privileges get better with time, so just be patient.
Students Speak Out
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Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
Basically anyone can park on...
Basically anyone can park on campus in the designated lots. Campus Safety tries to put you close to your living area, but freshmen often have to park in the further lots. |
Anonymous says: |
I would say that it’s a lot easier...
I would say that it’s a lot easier to park here than at a big school. You can park fairly close to your dorm, especially if you’re an upperclassman. |
Anonymous says: |
It sucks if you want a close spot....
It sucks if you want a close spot. Luckily, most days you do not need to drive anywhere, so parking does not matter so much. |
Anonymous says: |
You have to be careful to avoid...
You have to be careful to avoid parking tickets when you park outside of your designated zone. It’s not worth driving to class or around campus because there is not much convenient parking available to students during the day. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is pretty bad....
Parking is pretty bad. Underclassmen have to park far from campus by the Nature Center, and there are also strict regulations about people parking in unauthorized zones. Expect to receive a number of parking tickets every year. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
It’s best to stick to your permitted lot during the week, as Campus Safety is constantly patrolling at night hoping to ticket someone. However, from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday, parking is basically a free-for-all.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Really, it all depends on where you’re living. It can be really frustrating when your lot doesn’t match up to your residence.
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