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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Behind Weis Hall, Ware College House, Boncheck House, and North Campus west parking lot are all 24 hours. Other spaces available during designated times
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost Free
Common Parking Tickets
  • Fire lane: $40, plus tow
  • Handicapped zone: $40
  • No parking or reserved zone: $25
  • Not registered: $10

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking at F&M is a challenge. When the school got rid of the secure lot a few years ago, parking became even more difficult. Now those lucky enough to have a car at school must drive in circles until they can find an empty spot, or they might have to risk getting a ticket. Students are only permitted to park on the street in certain places, although it is strongly advised against due to theft and vandalism.

Parking in FSA (Faculty, Staff and Administration) spots are highly advised against, and Public Safety is not opposed to multiple tickets during each of their hourly (or more frequent) patrols. It’s not unheard of for an illegally parked student to rack up hundreds of dollars in fines. Steer clear of the College Row Parking lot unless you have a designated space because they frequently tow. Drivers should also be aware of the street cleaning rules because you will almost always get a ticket if you park on the street during a street cleaning day.
 

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Parking at Franklin & Marshall College

mollylsam

'16

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.6
A

Parking

Parking on campus is easy. There seems to be a spot for everyone that needs one.

Feb 05, 2012

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kmurphy299

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

3.8
B+

We Could Use More Spots

Freshmen can't have cars. Parking permits are required for everyone else, but I'm pretty sure they're not very expensive. Parking is a little bit tough to find depending on the day, and be cautious of which street you choose to park on unless you remember the street cleaning schedule. Cars are never towed, just ticketed.

Jan 09, 2012

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kittyk

'15

Astronomy and Astrophysics

2.7
C+

Not for Freshmen

Freshmen don't get parking rights unless they commute. But, I see a lot of upperclassmen fight over parking. Usually they need to park out on the street in local neighboring streets.

Dec 01, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

All students are required to register their cars, but it is free. You receive a sticker that you must place on the rear windshield, and if do not do this, you will receive a ticket or could have your car towed.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
ASFC Lot or Secured Lot, both of them at the corner of Harrisburg Pike and Race Avenue

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
West Lot, Weis Lot, and Marshall-Buchanan spaces

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Department of Public Safety
Marshall-Buchanan Hall
(717) 291-3939

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