Howard University
- Parking

Parking at HU

Parking at Howard has it's ups and downs. If you purchase a parking pass then you are basically set with always having a spot. Each lot has a certain amount of spaces and they will not sell more permits than spaces. However, you need to make sure that you are smart about which lot you choose. Some are extremely close to campus and make things a lot easier, while others are a good 10 mins away. The street parking right by the campus is just like the rest of DC's parking. It is metered and monitored. However, on 6th street, which most people think is actually our campus, parking enforcement tends to be a little bit easier because they know that students are in and out of classes, but don't take advantage of it.

The price of the parking permit for the year is about $240 and for one semester is about $180, a lot cheaper than any DC parking permit. I have only received one parking ticket and it was for $50 for parking too close to a fire hydrant, so the fees are not too bad. Many people say that you should just leave your car at home, but I enjoy having the ability to hop in a drive real quick, rather than waiting on the bus or train.

Parking Is Okay

You have to get there early to get a spot on the street, and you have to pay the parking meter. We do have those ticket cops. I think there are permits you can to park in certain lots and this may be one's best bet.

Not Much Availability

Once you purchase a parking pass and finally find a place to park after driving around for hours it seems as if the police are patiently waiting to give you a ticket.