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Parking is, without a doubt, the biggest gripe students have about Michigan State University. Not only are semester parking passes expensive, but owning a pass doesn’t necessarily guarantee that parking will be available. There aren’t nearly enough spaces on campus for the number of students (even before you count faculty, staff, and visitors), which is the primary reason freshmen aren’t allowed to have cars. Free parking is available on weekends, although finding a spot close to the dorms can be difficult.

Students have a deep-rooted resentment of the parking enforcement officials, who are constantly giving out tickets. Many students are frustrated by the one-hour time limit on most meters, as classes can run for two to three hours. Often students must rush out to their cars before class is over or risk a hefty fine from the meter patrol. Parking is a sore subject among students, and most feel that it’s better to leave their car at a parking garage across campus than to risk seeing that dreaded citation nestled underneath their windshield wiper.

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aebr15

Pre-Law Studies '15

2.3

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You can't have a car as a freshman, but as a sophomore you can. You can keep them in the lots near Holden if you're living on campus, but for a fee. If you're driving to class, I would be careful. P.A.C.E. will ticket you even if you're running to your car while they're pulling up to your expired meter. Everyone hates them though. It's easy to find parking for the most part, it's just expensive.

Apr 17, 2012

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westvee2

Actuarial Science '14

2.7

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Parking Police Getcha

Parking isnt always easy to find especially on game days, and the parking police are very diligent. Dont expect to get away with much.

Apr 10, 2012

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waltwaltilk

Advertising '15

4.6

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Campus Strictness

The campus is pretty strict. If you get in trouble, they will stick it to you. They do not have a ton of leeway, but if you cooperate with them, they will try to cooperate with you

Apr 04, 2012

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