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Indiana University - ParkingCollege Prowler1.93
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Quick StatsFreshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $25
- Fire lane - $40
Approximate Parking Permit CostGetting a Parking Permit
Although there is a wide variety of permit types to accommodate professors, assistant instructors, the handicapped, and so forth, most students will never buy such permit. The two most popular permits are D permits, which allow you to park in the dorm parking lots, and E permits, which allow you to park only at the stadium. Many students who live off campus invest in E permits, as there is a shuttle from the stadium to the heart of campus. D permits are much harder to get, as there is limited space in the dorm lots. You can visit Parking Operations’ Web site to put your name on a waitlist that goes by seniority or buy a permit online.
College Prowler Take
Having a car while you’re at IU can come in handy if you want to get around town more conveniently, but don’t fool yourself into thinking that you’ll drive up to class in the morning and save yourself a walk. Not only are there a limited number of parking lots, but the zones are confusing, so even if you think you’re parking legally, you could still get a ticket. IU makes a ridiculous amount of capital off unsuspecting drivers, and they never falter. Leave your car in the wrong spot for too long, and you’ll end up with multiple tickets! Worst of all, if you don’t pay your ticket within a few days (and what college student has $40 to cough up for no good reason?), the debt is transferred to your bursar bill. If you don’t pay it, you don’t graduate. Getting a permit for the dorms is like throwing darts in the dark, but if you’re lucky enough to hit the bull’s-eye and you stay on campus, you’re set for the year. You can laugh at the poor schmucks who park miles away at the stadium, until you get to the bank and discover you’re out yet another hundred or so bucks for the permit. To give a little credit where it’s deserved, IU knows the parking situation is pathetic, and it gives a sad little attempt every now and again to help, like a lottery for the chance to buy a permit for one of the parking garages near campus. These sad attempts generally do nothing but further infuriate those who are left behind. If you don’t mind hiking to the stadium when you need your car (and when there are football or basketball games, which is almost every weekend), then having a car may be beneficial. Remember, however, that you can still get a ticket for not having a good enough place to park your car once the patrols have ordered you to move it. Otherwise, make friends with someone who has a car and leave yours at home. Students Speak Out
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almedina says: Indiana University 2012 Other  |
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Tickets are given out so much here. There are so many regulations about where to park and between what hours that it can get confusing. Off-campus parking is outrageous too. Unless you have a permit to park where you live it is hard to find parking. When visiting friends it is almost impossible to find a parking spot in the outrageously small visitor lots. Walking is not that bad, but IU is so spread out public transportation is a god send.
Parking: March 09, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
I think the parking pretty much...
I think the parking pretty much sucks big time at IU. That’s definitely the thing I like the least! I got over $100 in parking tickets just this past semester! You just have to be careful and make sure you park in the right zone. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking at IU sucks! Very few...
Parking at IU sucks! Very few students can actually park their cars at their dorms, and the rest have to park at the stadium. I was very far from the stadium as a freshman, and it was a really big pain. You can park anywhere after 5 p.m., but you must have your car moved by 7 a.m. I’ve had many tickets, so I would have to say that parking is IU’s biggest problem. |
Anonymous says: |
It really just depends on what...
It really just depends on what type of parking pass you get. Most freshmen end up with E passes, which require you to park at the football stadium. If you live in a dorm and manage to score a pass near the dorm, parking becomes no problem at all. |
Anonymous says: |
Don’t worry about driving to...
Don’t worry about driving to campus, because you’ll never get a space! Parking passes are extremely expensive, but luckily, buses run very often all over town, and you can walk almost anywhere on campus you need to go. I live two blocks from campus and walk everywhere. |
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Indiana University? Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
None. You’re never guaranteed a spot, and parking is a joke the closer you get to campus. Your best bet is to wait until after 5 p.m., when you can park anywhere with a valid permit.
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