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Quick Stats

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
Best Places to Find a 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 Spot Here
  • The commuter lots by the Ag Center lot or the South
  • Stadium spots

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

arp2765

Biology '15

1.5
D+

It's a Miracle to Find a Spot

I think the campus parking is awful. It's a miracle if I find parking. The parking spaces that are available are very inconvenient and quite far. Though there is one enormous parking for lot for commuters, for residents on campus the parking is unreliable and not nearly close to the residence halls as expected.

May 03, 2012

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Parking at Louisiana State University

rrenfroe93

Chemical Engineering '15

4.2
A-

They Do a Generally Good Job

The parking on and around campus is generally pretty good. It can sometimes fill up pretty quickly but for the most part is well conducted and patrolled.

Apr 26, 2012

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TigerGirlhc

Physical Therapy '16

3.5
B

Average Parking

Finding parking at LSU is hard. It's not horrible, but people don't like to drive on campus to class. Many people take the public transit bus (which is very nice) to get to and from classes. A lot of people like to ride scooters on campus because it makes it easier to get around and find better parking.

Mar 16, 2012

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User rating for Louisiana State University - Parking is 2.3 out of 5 based on 35 user reviews.

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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.

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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