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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $100
Common Parking Tickets
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  • Parking violation:
  • Too long in 10-minute parking:

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Parking at Luther College

tjosan01

'13

Psychology

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

'91

Psychology

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

'12

Education

2.7
C+

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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Getting a Parking Permit

Luther has a few—most students will receive a “General Parking” sticker that allows them to park in any designated lot. Commuting students or residents of Baker Village receive other stickers and do not have the same ability to park wherever they chose. Each permit costs $40, with $5 for every additional car under your name.

Did You Know?

All parking lots are student lots, but some have certain restrictions. Most have a side set out specifically for teachers, and the Preus Library lot sets out two rows for commuters and teachers. Students are also never allowed to park on the hills next to most of the dorms, as those are spots for faculty until after 4 p.m.

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
Most students park in the lots closest to their dorms, with the vast majority of cars going to the Preus Library lot and the Regents Parking lot, directly below Towers.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
If you live in Larsen, good luck ever getting a spot. Not only does the College have inadequate spots for the number of students living in that dorm, many students often have to move their cars for events, or every few days if they’re parked on a town residential street.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Vehicle Registration and Parking
Welcome Center/Information Dahl Centennial Union
(563) 387-1111
infodesk@luther.edu

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