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Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are two parking lots close to the dorms, and four total. Platt Boulevard is also a good place for parking.
Common Parking Tickets
- Fire lane - $80
- Handicapped zone - $100
- No parking zone - $20
- No permit displayed - $10
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $10 per semester for off-campus students
- $20 per semester
Parking Permits
All you have to do to get a permit is walk down to Campus Safety and fill out a little yellow card. Then you pay your money and you get your permit. Remember to bring your registration and insurance papers.
College Prowler Take
Momentary crowding and occasional long walks to dorm rooms aside, parking at HMC is excellent. Mudders are willing to put up with some inconveniences in exchange for extremely affordable and fairly reliable parking options. Campus Security is a little rough with parking tickets sometimes, but there’s always the Student Appeals Board to go to.
Since Mudd is such an open campus, it sometimes has problems with people breaking into cars during breaks. Security measures are being improved in the lots, and Mudd hasn’t had any recent incidents. Other than that, parking is really affordable, and there’s usually a parking space nearby.
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HMCJR says: Harvey Mudd College 2014 Engineering  |
Parking is fine on campus. You...
Parking is fine on campus. You won't be driving to class because the campus is so small, but it's nice to have a car for grocery runs and such. Freshmen can bring cars.
Parking: March 02, 2009
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HMCBW says: Harvey Mudd College 2013 Engineering |
There is usually adequate parking...
There is usually adequate parking on campus for everyone. It is easy to register your car at the beginning of the school year. You only need to use a car to run errands since the campus is so small and everything is within walking distance.
Parking: March 02, 2009
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HMCTM says: Harvey Mudd College 2013 Engineering |
Parking can be tight. Since...
Parking can be tight. Since everyone lives on campus, the need for a car is more dependent on your external activities. Most things in Claremont are accessible by foot or bike. However, you sometimes feel the need to go to the mall down the way or need some way to get to that interview down the freeway.
That being said, I would guess 1/3 to 1/2 of the students have cars on campus and most are willing to lend you a ride.
Parking: February 28, 2009
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HMCKL says: Harvey Mudd College 2016 Computer and Information Sciences |
There is sufficient parking...
There is sufficient parking available on campus for everyone who has a car, and anyone is allowed to bring a car.
Parking: February 26, 2009
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HMCST says: Harvey Mudd College 2016 Undecided |
Parking seems to be plentiful,...
Parking seems to be plentiful, even though I don't have a car. All of my friends who have cars say that it is very convenient.
Parking: February 26, 2009
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Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Linde Parking Lot, LAC Parking Lot, and Twelfth Street are all pretty reliable places to find a spot before class.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
During rugby games is about the only time parking gets to be a mess. Linde Lot is particularly ugly on game days.
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