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As the student quotes suggest, parking at Luther can be a bit of a pain. While it may be that Luther actually has enough parking spaces for all the cars that need them, these lots are often so inconveniently located or reserved for faculty/alumni that a lot of student cars will spend a lot of time parked on the streets. This is notoriously bad for students in Larsen, which has a pathetically inadequate parking lot for the students it houses, and around Christmas at Luther, when the College basically banishes student cars to the most remote corner it can find to make room for the crowds. Other dorms have better facilities, but parking can still be a bother.

However, this isn’t a huge problem since campus—and Decorah as a whole—is small enough that almost anything can be reached without a car, and most students will only use theirs to travel on weekends. But what seems like a minor annoyance can be compounded in no time by the SPO cops. A lot of students, especially during the day, don’t want to take the time to find a legitimate spot, and if you do this, it’s a near guarantee that you’ll get a fine, and appealing it isn’t always successful. Similar problems occur in winter, when cars won’t start or get plowed in due to snowfalls. The SPO cops have no sympathy for your car stuck in a professor’s spot due to ice and cold temperatures, and you’ll probably get a ticket for having your car in a snow removal zone, as well. The biggest way to avoid a headache from parking is to be smart and realistic. If you bring a car, be aware that you may be signing up for a hassle and plan accordingly.

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tjosan01

Psychology '13

2.7

C+

Lots of Tickets

the parking in and of itself isn't bad, it's the tickets that will get ya!

Oct 09, 2011

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bcrissinger

Psychology '91

2.3

C

Minimal Convenience for Parking.

Parking is only mainly available in one large lot. It is a long walk if a student's dorm is on the other side of campus.

Mar 13, 2011

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el09

Education '12

2.7

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Expensive Fines, JUST WALK!

Luther College campus is small enough that there is no reason not to walk, even if you live off campus. The parking fine for violations is $15 and this is strickly enforced. Spots are designated for off campus students, on campus students, and faculty/staff, not by seniority. There are plenty of spots and Decorah is small, but WALMART is far, and there is no public transport so bring a car.

Mar 28, 2010

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