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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $110–$264 per term
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $25
  • Fire lane: $100
  • Handicapped zone: $300
  • No parking zone: $40

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

You heard it first—parking here is the worst. University City is extraordinarily busy, with two large universities right next to each other in the middle of a large city, and an overflow of people fighting for very limited space. Keep in mind, the constant construction going on in urban areas is also a hassle. Its impact on available parking is unpredictable. It’s a wonder anyone can park. Avoid bringing a car if you want to forego major headaches: being late, getting expensive parking tickets (you will get one—Philadelphia meter maids are ubiquitous and ruthless), road rage, throwing hundreds of dollars per month away on parking, etc. There are parking lots available, but they are way too expensive, and space availability is inconsistent both with the lottery in the garages and the first come, first serve basis of the small public lots.

If you’re in Philadelphia, you have to take advantage of the vast and available public transportation system. Nothing beats its efficiency and economic relief. Walking is very common to urbanites too. It’s good exercise and discipline—it teaches you to be early. Do yourself a favor and walk or take public transportation like a good city dweller. Life will be much easier.

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Parking at Drexel University

Yazuka

'15

Computer Engineering

2.7
C+

While There Are Parking Sp

While there are parking spaces relatively close to the dorms and some of the classes, actually obtaining one is nigh impossible. Being in a city, all of the parking spots are full, except for the ones outside of freshman dormitories (since most of them are lacking in the vehicular persuasion).

Nov 29, 2011

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Parking at Drexel University

bazzinator25

'16

Materials Engineering

3.5
B

City

Drexel is a city, so public transportation rules. There are always open spots in the street and in the garage, but you will have to pay.

Oct 08, 2011

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Parking at Drexel University

fatlowitz9

'14

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

3.5
B

Parking

I think paying for a permit is a waste of money. There are plenty of free parking spots a few blocks from campus. The distance just depends on the day of the week and the time you're looking. I usually have no problem at all finding a spot.

Jul 25, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Drexel has a lot of commuter students. Due to the overwhelming demand, you must apply for a parking permit, and get put in the lottery drawing to obtain a spot.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
The meters on Chestnut outside Creese
D, H, K, L, R, or W anytime after 5 p.m.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
33rd street lot between Chestnut and Market.


If you haven’t paid three or more parking tickets, you better watch out! Your car will get a nice bright orange lock on one of the wheels.

Parking at a meter in Philadelphia will cost you $1 per hour or $8 for a typical workday!

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Drexel Parking Facilities & Services
General Services Building, Rm. 124
34th and Market streets
(215) 895 2813
parking@drexel.edu
www.drexel.edu/depts/parking

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