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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
There is a freshman parking lot about a mile from campus.
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $192 per year
  • $96 per semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Fire lane: $75
  • Handicapped space: $150
  • Restricted lot or area: $25
  • Unregistered vehicle: $100

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Ahh, parking. Previous generations of JMU students doubtlessly lamented about the lack of parking spots, and today’s students have gladly picked up their cause. With thousands of cars and less than a thousand parking spaces, students agree it’s very difficult finding somewhere to park at JMU. In fact, it’s easier to complain about a spot than to actually find one. Since the problem can’t be helped, students allow enough time before their classes to battle random traffic lights, score a spot, and hoof it to class.

Whether or not the spot is anywhere close to your destination is an entirely different subject. Since faculty and staff get priority (a.k.a. the convenient, close parking spots), students get the choices of far or farther. It is most likely that when you are late for class you will hit every single red light. It will also probably be windy and raining hard, and the only spot left will be the last corner spot by the little tree in the C4 lot, which, incidentally, is the farthest lot away from anything resembling an academic building. So, if you decide to bring wheels to campus, just be aware that parking is everything but pleasant.

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Parking at James Madison University

swimming247

'15

Occupational Therapy

3.8
B+

Parking at JMU

Parking at JMU is very good except on football game days. Ticketing is cheap and easy to take care of as well. However, sometimes the parking lots are far away from where you actually need to be.

Dec 30, 2011

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Parking at James Madison University

itshouse

'13

Chemistry

2.7
C+

Parking Costs

If you want a decent parking spot, you typically need to arrive before 9 AM. Otherwise, most of the lots are already filled and you may have to park across campus, which could make you late for class. As for ticketing, a friend of mine parked on campus (without a permit) at 6:58 PM, since non-permit cars can park on campus beginning at 7 PM. At 6:59 PM, she received a $50 fine for parking without a permit. I have heard a few other similar stories, so in general, parking services will nickle and dime you for all you're worth.

Dec 17, 2011

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Parking at James Madison University

acbradshaw

'15

Education

1.9
C-

Parking

Parking here is slightly difficult. freshmen do not have cars so it hasnt been an issue for me.

Oct 15, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Faculty and staff get priority on passes and parking spots. Commuter passes are not hard to get, for a price. Freshmen aren't supposed to be able to get parking permits since they can't have cars on campus.

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Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
The Gravel Lot (C1) on Grace Street across from campus has adequate parking, for the most part, and a few potholes to dodge. If you are up for a walk down to the main part of campus, there are lots by Festival (R3, C11 ) and a couple near ISAT (C10, C12) that are open 24 hours a day for commuters and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for residents. The parking deck is also one of the best places because of its central location, if you can get there early enough to snag a spot (before 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. is your best bet). From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., most lots are open to everyone (commuters and residents alike), which means you’re going to have to fight the whole world for a spot. On the bright side, the coveted Burrus Lot (B Lot) and Miller Lot (M Lot) open after 8 p.m., providing prime access to Carrier Library, TDU, Dukes, and Grafton-Stovall.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
• The Burruss Lot
• The Miller Lot
• The circular lot behind Wilson Hall
• The fire lane outside Festival

The Clincher
If the end of the semester rolls around and you still have unpaid fines, beware! JMU will place a hold on your record, ruthlessly denying you the right to schedule classes for the following semester or even to graduate without first shelling out the cash.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking Services
Parking Deck, MSC 1301
381 Bluestone Dr.
(540) 568-3300
parkingquestions@jmu.edu
web.jmu.edu/parking

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