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Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are more than 20 parking lots and garages on campus. About half of these are commuter lots, and the other half are open 24 hours for students living on campus.
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $20
- Fire lane - $100
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- Included in tuition as Transportation Access Fee
Getting a Parking Permit
All students pay a transportation fee with tuition and receive one free parking permit valid for the entire school year. Visitors can park for $3.25/day or $51.75/semester. Faculty and commercial vendors pay yearly fees for their parking permits.
College Prowler Take
If you want to see an FSU student get all worked up, ask them about parking on campus. Most of the lots are full by 8:30 in the morning, and trying to get a spot after that is like looking for ice cubes in the desert. The general rule for students taking classes later in the day is to arrive at least 30 to 40 minutes ahead of time, and then be prepared to wait. FSU has taken small steps to improve the situation, but so far it hasn’t been enough. Some students opt to ride bicycles, motorcycles, or scooters. They also rely on the local bus system. The school is serious about parking violations, and the tickets can be expensive. Also, unpaid fines will result not only in late fees, but also in holds being put on registration and graduation. Despite all the complaints, the school continues to drag its feet on fixing the problem.
The thing that gets most students angry is the fact that they have to pay a parking fee, but it doesn’t guarantee a parking space. Most people end up circling the lots like vultures, waiting for someone to pull out so they can all scramble to fill the vacancy. The University doesn’t allot spaces; it’s a first-come, first-serve basis.
Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Parking is horrible. Some people...
Parking is horrible. Some people use the free bus system to get around the parking problem; I usually wait in the parking lot for a space, which can take up to 45 minutes during busier times of the year. |
cdc123 says: Florida State University 2013 Other  |
You WILL Get a Ticket.
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If you do anything against the parking rules, you WILL get a ticket, no question.
Parking: December 23, 2009
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yamigarutako says: Florida State University 2010 Physical Sciences  |
I live on campus, so I don't have...
I live on campus, so I don't have to move my car often, but I find it very easy to find parking spots in the evenings on weekdays or anytime during the weekend. If you live off campus, I hear it's usually easiest to just take the bus, although that can get crowded.
Parking: October 18, 2008
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Anonymous says:  |
Parking on campus is bad, and the...
Parking on campus is bad, and the tickets are outrageous, about $20. Parking illegally off campus is only $5, so you can probably guess what I do. |
Anonymous says:  |
I usually don’t have much of a...
I usually don’t have much of a problem, but that’s because I take all my classes in the morning. I get to school about 7:30 or 8:00 and park right next to my buildings. I took an afternoon class once and ended up dropping it because I could never find a parking spot. |
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Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
There are no good lots. It’s first come, first serve. Arrive early if you expect to have a chance at getting a spot.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Just about anywhere on campus.
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