Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick Stats
Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are three residential lots
Common Parking Tickets
- Boot fee - $50
- Event parking violation - $100
- Expired meter in pay lot - $20
- Fire lane - $200
- Fraud permit - $200
- Handicapped zone/access area - $250
- Improper display - $10
- Improper permit - $40
- Landscape/sidewalk/pedestrian way - $100
- No parking area/not designated for parking - $100
- No permit/expired permit - $40
- Reserved space - $20
- Service space or loading area - $50
- Towing - $75
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Parking Permits
All students enrolled in classes for the fall semester are eligible to purchase and receive a parking permit for that academic year. Annual parking permits are sold based on eligibility and space availability in lots or zones. Parking permits can be purchased online, or from the Parking and Transportation office.
College Prowler Take
Duke doesn’t have great parking. You might even be tempted to say parking sucks. You would certainly be within your rights to say so. But what university does manage to fit thousands of parking spots behind dorms and classrooms, while maintaining the beauty of a campus? It is tempting to criticize Duke’s poor planning in regards to the terrible state of parking on campus. After all, Duke took out some old parking lots to add new buildings, which any fool can tell you will not help the parking situation. At times, students get so frustrated that parking illegally right in the middle of the traffic circle really doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Bringing a car is not necessarily the best way to go.
Parking is mentioned again and again as one of Duke’s weak points. The fact that every student who goes to Duke automatically qualifies for parking is a bit disturbing—do they actually know how many people they are promising spaces to? If you decide not to come to Duke simply because of the parking situation, well then, we probably won’t miss you. However, if you do decide to come, you should know about the situation beforehand.
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:
Anonymous says:  |
Parking seems terrible most of the...
Parking seems terrible most of the year. East Campus has the only parking lots that are marginally convenient for students. Parking on West Campus involves a five-mile hike that most students will experience on their first day, when they’re relegated to the ‘Blue Zone’ for orientation. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking at Duke is horrible. It’s...
Parking at Duke is horrible. It’s very hard to find a parking spot, and it seems like they’re taking away more parking spots as they do more construction. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is bad, like it is at all...
Parking is bad, like it is at all college campuses. You can always find a spot if you have a pass, though. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is reserved to very...
Parking is reserved to very distant lots on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is one of the low points...
Parking is one of the low points on Duke’s campus. East Campus parking spots are hard to find and may require a walk to your residence, depending on which one it is. Parking tickets are $30, $50, and $100, and they are handed out generously. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
East Campus usually has spots open—but that’s only helpful if you live or go to class on East Campus.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Anywhere close to the building you want to be in, especially on West. Duke does, apparently, have parking, but finding the places are difficult, and it’s a trek from the parking lot to your dorm or class. An exception might be East Campus, where the parking lots are all pretty close.
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