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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $15
- Fire lane - $45
- Handicapped zone - $100
- Loading zone - 45
- No parking zone - $45
- Parking in a lot without a permit - $45
- Residential time limit - $25
- Tow zone - 45 + tow
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes - But but upperclassmen pay less for parking permits and have priority over which lot they want.
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
Vehicles parked in a C of C parking lot must have a valid permit. These permits are issued for all service parking lots and several garages located near campus.
College Prowler Take
If you need to bring a car to school with you, here’s what you should know: student parking is not cheap, but it pays off in convenience and close proximity to campus. Students who can afford it take advantage of the student parking garages and lots on campus. It may be crowded and difficult to find a space at times, but in the end, convenience beats the frustration of hunting for a space. Everywhere else, there are no guarantees. Some parking lots, though cheap, are rather far away from the center of campus, and you spend more time walking to and from your garage than you do actually driving to your destination. Students willing to take a chance at beating the parking police have their success stories and pride in counting the ways they have beaten parking tickets. For those students scared of risking a ticket, beware of St. Philips Street; it’s a prime ticketing area. With a city such as Charleston that is so pedestrian-friendly, the complications, bothers, and responsibilities that come with parking are easily avoidable by simply not driving. Most students will agree that while it’s good to have a car in Charleston, it’s hardly an essential thing. Walking is how most students get around, but if you are leaning towards bringing a car, there are some spaces available somewhere on campus during some part of the day. The strict traffic laws could make having a car more of a burden than a convenience, but if you are really in need of a vehicle, you’re sure to find a way to make the parking situation work for you.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
CofBM says: College of Charleston 2013 Other  |
Don't bring a car. Parking is hard...
Don't bring a car. Parking is hard to find and expensive, and Charleston is small enough that you can walk or bike everywhere. Take advantage of the weather and city and walk! Also, there are active student groups and organizations for bike advocacy -- it's much cooler to ride a bike than drive a car these days.
Parking: March 21, 2009
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CofKE says: College of Charleston 2016 Communication and Journalism |
Parking sucks! Freshmen can't have...
Parking sucks! Freshmen can't have cars with campus parking, but you can buy city parking. You don't really need a car, unless you want to go to the beach or mall. Otherwise you can pretty much walk everywhere.
Parking: March 10, 2009
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CofJ says: College of Charleston 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
It is difficult to find on-campus...
It is difficult to find on-campus parking. It is often expensive to park in a college garage, but it is sometimes possible to find less expensive parking with off-campus parking lots that are located near campus.
Parking: February 24, 2009
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CofSL says: College of Charleston 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing |
Parking is a hassle because the...
Parking is a hassle because the city is so small. I would recommend freshmen not bring a car, but if you want to, you definitely can. There are parking garages everywhere that offer semester-long rates. Once you're off campus, you can get on street parking passes for your house.
Parking: February 24, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
If you’re a freshman living on...
If you’re a freshman living on campus, you might as well not even bring a car. It’s inconvenient since you can’t park in the student garage, and why park seven blocks away when you can walk everywhere anyways? |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• Faculty parking lots after 4 p.m. and on the weekends
• Church parking lots
• St. Philip Street (keep your blinkers on!)
• Residential areas away from campus (on the weekends) Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here
• King Street
• Calhoun Street The Boot!
If you accumulate three or more parking tickets, your car will get a lock on a wheel that can only be removed by Charleston Police.
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