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Ball State University - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
At the stadium Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $315 annually for restricted surface lot
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $10
  • Fire lane: $25
  • Handicapped zone: $100
  • No parking one: $25

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Finding a parking space on campus can be an epic battle. Everywhere you look, there are no-parking signs. Ball State Parking Services workers can smell an illegally parked car from a mile away. Students say Parking Services is without conscience, a loathsome and sadistic group, bent on making student drivers miserable.

Freshman drivers are forced to park at the stadium, which is a hike in the truest sense. Although the Ball State shuttle bus goes by the stadium, the trip can take a very long time. Many students said it is best for freshmen to leave their cars at home and wait until they are upperclassmen and can get a better spot to bring it to campus. For many freshman students, not having a car isn’t that big of a deal, as they tend to stay close to campus anyway.

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Parking at Ball State University

TJMullins11

'16

Architecture

3.8
B+

Parking Is Premium

Ball State is a very large university. Parking is very hard to find, especially near the dorms.

Feb 03, 2012

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Parking at Ball State University

tmedwards7

'15

Psychology

3.5
B

Freshman Parking

It really sucks as a freshman to have to park your car all the way in the stadium, but I am glad we are even allowed to have our cars. It is very nice to have a car on campus! You know you have a back up if you need to go somewhere, or suddenly want to go home, or even the mall. No one wants to take a bus to the mall. And the buses don't take you to restaurants, so that is another place you might want to drive. As long as you get back to campus by 5 on Sunday, you will get a spot pretty easily.

Jan 31, 2012

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Parking at Ball State University

kescifres

'12

Speech Language Pathology

3.8
B+

Boo Parking

If you try to park anywhere without a parking pass or paying a meter you're definitely going to get a ticket. For sure. However, there are two parking garages on campus where you can either pay to park ($1/ hour or $5/day) or get a parking pass and there are also numerous lots. It can take a while to find a spot though. Prices for parking passes aren't bad, but you might not get the lot you want initially (you'll be put on a waiting list).

Dec 28, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Permits can range from $70 to $350, depending on the parking location and the availability of spaces. It’s best to get a permit a semester in advance and keep an eye on the waiting lists for a better spot. This does not apply to freshman students who must park in the stadium parking lot.

Did You Know?


Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The side streets off of campus
On University Avenue across from the Student Center in the evening

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
On New York and Neeley avenues
On University Avenue during the day
In the lot behind the Art and Journalism building
Basically anywhere on campus during a week day

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking Services
Student Center Room L-1
(765) 285-1208
www.bsu.edu/parking

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