Claremont McKenna College - Parking

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Because it takes less than 10 minutes to walk between any parking lot and any dorm, parking on campus is hardly an issue. There are two lots on the north side of campus and three on the south side, and there is enough parking in each to ensure that students can park on their side of campus. The school built a new lot recently, increasing the number of spots available to students. While you can’t be assured a spot outside your door, you can always expect to be just a quick walk from home. Parking is pretty cheap, and freshmen are allowed to have cars on campus. About 40 percent of freshmen, and a bit over half of the total student body, have cars on campus.

Although you never need a car within the campuses, California is not particularly pedestrian-friendly, and having a car is useful. That doesn’t mean that not having a car restricts students to campus; however, because there is never a lack of cars to get people to Target, LA, or the beach, and for most many major activities off campus the school rents a bus. Rides to the airport are always easy to get, and students who have a car can expect to give quite a few. CMC is so campus-centric that even students who have cars won’t be using them to find things to do off campus on weekends. Any students thinking of bringing a car from outside of Southern California should understand that traffic is really is as bad as advertised and can be very stressful. Except for traffic, however, having a car at CMC couldn’t be much easier.

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Students Speak Out

CMCGS says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Psychology

Parking can be a pain, but not a... Parking can be a pain, but not a lot of people have cars. You have to pay to register your car, but it's not too expensive. There are limited spots in some of the more popular parts of campus. No one drives to class. 12345 Parking: March 11, 2009 Report

CMCAD says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Psychology

Parking sucks on campus unless... Parking sucks on campus unless you're a senior living in the senior apartments. Parking everywhere else is really hard. Yes, you can bring a car as a freshman, but you don't really need one. 12345 Parking: March 07, 2009 Report

CMCAL6 says: Claremont McKenna College 2012 History

Freshmen can, and probably should,... Freshmen can, and probably should, bring a car. However, parking is getting worse and worse on campus. Sometimes, students are forced to park half a mile from their residence halls. 12345 Parking: March 06, 2009 Report

CMCJW says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Other

While it is sometimes hard to find... While it is sometimes hard to find a spot, the parking is relatively easy. Furthermore, it is very inexpensive. I would definitely recommend having a car, though it is not essential. 12345 Parking: March 06, 2009 Report

CMCNR says: Claremont McKenna College 2013 Psychology

Bring a car. It's nice to be able... Bring a car. It's nice to be able to get around. It's also nice that freshmen are allowed to have a car. 12345 Parking: March 06, 2009 Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
6th and Mills
Bauer

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
North Quad Lot
South Quad Lot on Amherst

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