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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $44 per semester
  • $87 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Overtime parking: $7
  • Parking in a yellow zone: $15
  • Towable offense: $27 (if they are not able to tow your car)
  • Towing costs: $50
  • Unregistered: $27

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The University prides itself on being what it calls a “walking campus.” While this might sound like a glamorous nod to the beautiful paths around campus that are lined with ancient oaks, this is really just code for “you will be parking your car in Egypt.” Parking at LSU is the number one gripe for anyone at the University—even faculty. Prepare yourself for long walks, numerous tickets, and worst of all, at least one towed car in your college career. LSU parking permits are easy to obtain, but getting a parking good parking place at peak hours is like getting hit by lightning and winning the lottery in the same lifetime. The University is also notoriously under construction, making parking even more complicated. Unfortunately, Baton Rouge does not have the best public transportation system and is rather sprawling, so bringing a car is almost a necessity.

The best bet is to take advantage of dorm parking, avoid trying to park during peak hours, and if you are living off campus, utilize the bus system. The lots open up at 4:30 p.m. so those with night classes do not have to worry about parking as much. Currently, the University is forming focus groups to work on student parking, and there are always rumors of improvements. But despite these many gripes, tickets are usually only about $15–$20 dollars, and parking is not as bad as at some universities with downtown campuses. And of course, a little walk never hurt anybody.

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Parking at Louisiana State University

tmohre1

'15

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

2.3
C

Very Hard to Park

Parking is very limited if you are a commuter. You will have to walk 20 minutes to get to a class. Tickets are given all the time

Jan 13, 2012

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Parking at Louisiana State University

jrawls5

'13

Digital Design

0.0
F

Horrible

The parking passes are over 100 dollars per year, yet there are never enough spots. You have to drive around forever or "stalk" people that are leaving class to their cars. You're usually late for class.

Dec 12, 2011

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Parking at Louisiana State University

mkessling

'14

Art History

3.8
B+

Parking Is Accessible to Everyone

LSU takes parking very seriously. A large number of students commute to class every day. Due to its size, LSU has to have several parking lots around campus. So solve some problems, LSU designates certain parking lots as residential, commuter, teacher, and employee lots. Commuters can generally find a parking spot 15 minutes before class on whatever side of campus they need to be on.

Dec 05, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Every student with a vehicle is required to get a permit. The best bet is to purchase your permit when you are registering for classes so you do not forget. This method will automatically register you for the parking permit you are qualified to have. Special permits or permits for a shorter period of time can be obtained in the Visitor Center. Tags are sent to your home address near beginning of the year, so be sure get the tag up to school in time. The tags are colored, and all lots around campus are color coded to help you easily identify where to park. Students are not allowed to park in the heart of campus during the day, but must park in outlying lots instead.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
The X lot behind the Rec Center
Anywhere after 4:30 p.m. (restricted parking ends)
The pay lot by the PMAC
The pay lot at the Union
Commuters can park across the street from the vet school and take the vet school bus

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
The commuter lots by the Ag Center lot or the South
Stadium spots

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

LUS Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation
(225) 578-5000
parking@lsu.edu
www.lsu.edu/parking

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