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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.
kluedtke2011
'15
Early Childhood Education
Lots of Tickets!
There's no place to park, it's awful. You have to have some sort of permit every where you go, or you pay big bucks for a temporary spot. It's ridiculous, you can almost guarantee a ticket every time.
Feb 06, 2012
b11
Graphic Design
Limited Choices, High Costs
There are limited choices for commuter parking. The cost is high in some lots, like the P lot in front of the International Center.
Jan 13, 2012
AnonyKor
'13
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Parking
Parking is a hassle, the campus has so many people that it can be almost impossible to find a spot depending on the time of day. One of my friends has $1000 worth of parking tickets.
Dec 29, 2011
Faculty and grad students get priority selection for parking permits. Everyone else must apply early to ensure selection. Applications are available online at the parking services Web site starting around July.
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:There is a parking ramp behind the Student Book Store, and you can try your luck to find a spot at a meter. But all in all, your best bet (if you are attending classes) is to find a parking lot off-campus and walk or take the bus to classes. You can sneak a free parking spot at places like the Hannah Center, which is roughly a 10–15 minute walk to campus.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here! Anywhere remotely close to your classes (i.e. on campus).
MSU Police(517) 355-8440parkinfo@dpps.msu.eduwww.dpps.msu.edu
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