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Grand Valley State University - Parking - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are lots for resident students and commuter students on the Allendale campus. There are also student lots on the Pew Campus in Grand Rapids.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $86–$165 per semester depending on full-time/part-time status
Best Places to Find a Spot Park at any common parking lot (like Meijer or the fire station) if commuting and catch a bus to campus.
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here Kirkhof Center after 6:30 p.m.

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Parking on GVSU's campus is like one big video game. Depending on what time of day it is, what day it is, and class schedules, a student can either find success in a great parking spot or a terrible one. Parking around housing is not too bad, with none of the parking spaces being too far away. Parking near the Kirkhof Center is almost impossible between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. (this is when parking in that lot is free).

Be warned, though! Do not park where you are not supposed to. You might just get away without a ticket once, but sooner or later, there will be a very annoying orange sticker on your window telling you that you owe DPS Campus Security money. Some students never learn and walk away with 10-plus tickets a year.

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Parking at Grand Valley State University

chrisnoonan12

Logistics and Supply Chain Management '14

2.7
C+

Available Parking However Not Convenient Parking

There are always spots available on campus however it seems there are a few available close spots to all the buildings and housing. However if you do not get those you have to park very far and search in different lots to find a spot. If you are not in a correct lot though you will get a parking ticket in under twenty minutes.

May 21, 2012

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shelbyms

Public Relations '13

4.6
A

Parking Review

Pay attention to parking pass access. There are a few parking lots off limit to students.

May 21, 2012

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jlr17

Mathematics '14

4.6
A

Awesome!

There is a lot of parking for students that live on campus and for students that live off campus. The parking passes are kind of expensive (around $120 a semester), but you will never have to park more then a five minutes walk from any academic building.

May 02, 2012

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User rating for Grand Valley State University - Parking is 2.3 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

Permits are required to park on the Allendale and Pew campuses, but not at the other GVSU campuses. Note: if you take classes at the Allendale and Pew campuses, your permit is valid at both, so no need to buy two permits! Permits can be picked up at the Public Safety office on the Allendale campus. Permits can also be purchased online.

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Grand Valley Police Department
1 Campus Dr.
(616) 331-3255
garringl@gvsu.edu
www.gvsu.edu/gvpd/parking-and-permits--101.htm

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