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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
Common Parking Tickets
- Failure to properly display parking permit - $10
- False registration information - $100
- No parking area - $60
- Parking in a handicapped zone - $150
- Parking in more than one space - $40
- Parking in No Parking area - $60
- Unauthorized parking - $30
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
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.
College Prowler Take
Parking in DC and on the AU campus is an expensive hassle. AU doesn’t allow first-year students to bring cars to campus, and street parking is difficult to find because of the exclusive nature of the surrounding residential area. Parking permits are expensive, running about $450 a semester, and students need to apply for them way in advance. However, if students do get a permit, they believe it is fairly easy to find a spot in one of the on-campus lots.
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. Basically, because DC offers such extensive and inexpensive public transportation, bringing your own car is pretty unnecessary.
Students Speak Out
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AUKB says: American University 2010 Business  |
I don't have a car, so I don't...
I don't have a car, so I don't know much about the parking situation. I do expect that parking will be easier in the coming years.
Parking: March 14, 2009
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AUKM says: American University 2010 Other |
Parking? Forget it. You aren't...
Parking? Forget it. You aren't allowed to have cars on Tenley Campus, and most of the parking seems to be far anyway.
Parking: March 13, 2009
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AUSM says: American University 2011 Other |
I wouldn't suggest it except for...
I wouldn't suggest it except for commuters. Zip cars are available, if necessary.
Parking: March 12, 2009
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AUKZ says: American University 2012 Business |
The parking permit are ery...
The parking permit are ery expensive, and freshmen are not allowed to bring cars unless they're commuters.
Parking: February 25, 2009
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AUNH says: American University 2012 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities |
Freshmen cannot park at AU, but...
Freshmen cannot park at AU, but there really is no need to bring a car. The AU shuttle and the Metro are very convenient and get you where you need to go easily without having to pay for parking or gas.
Parking: February 20, 2009
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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
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