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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are student parking lots near all dorms, as well as under Katzen Arts Center.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Parking permits are available to all students.
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $964 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Failure to properly display parking permit: $10
  • Unauthorized parking: $30
  • Parking in more than one space: $40
  • Parking in a no parking area: $60
  • Illegally parked in neighborhood: $75
  • False registration information: $100
  • Parking in a handicapped zone: $150
Best Places to Find a Spot
  • Nebraska Avenue parking lot
  • Bender parking lot
  • Katzen Arts Center
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here Lots behind the dorms

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking in D.C. and on the AU campus is a hassle. Street parking is difficult to find because of the exclusive nature of the surrounding residential area. Parking permits are expensive, costing nearly $500 for a single semester, and students need to apply for them well in advance. However, if students do get a permit, it is fairly easy to find a spot in one of the on-campus lots. Visitors and commuters usually park in the Nebraska Avenue commuter lot or the Katzen Arts Center garage for a price of $1.50 per hour or $12 for the day. 

The public transportation system in D.C. is quite good, and it is not necessary to have a car to get around the city. Students often walk to nearby bars and restaurants and need cars only if they move off campus. Even then, many use the accessible Metro and take the shuttle back and forth from campus. 

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Parking at American University

mddc1990

'12

Finance

1.2
D

DC Parking Is Horrible Everywhere

There are parking lots and garages available, but its expensive and annoying. Some street parking available, but most have meters.

Jan 24, 2012

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jessanesbitt

'14

Anthropology and Archaeology

1.9
C-

Unnecessary to Have a Car, but If You Do, Sorry

The parking lot on Nebraska is a total pain, and is only free after 5 o'clock. There is very little parking around the school because it is a suburban neighborhood. It's also ridiculously expensive to keep a car at AU, but it really isn't necessary to have one because of public transportation.

Dec 24, 2011

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osaruevb

'13

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Parking

The parking at my school is fair, we do have to pay to parks cars and it is not really necessary to have a car as the free shuttle is always available.

Oct 17, 2011

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Getting a Parking Permit

Parking permits, while expensive, can easily be obtained through the Public Safety Office. They allow for parking almost everywhere on campus.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Nebraska parking lot, parking garage, side streets

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
The lots behind the dorms

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking and Traffic Services
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Public Safety Building
(202) 885-3111
transportation@american.edu
www.american.edu/finance/publicsafety/parking

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