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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $324–$418 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $15
  • Handicapped zone: $125
  • No parking permit: $90
  • No parking zone: $25
  • Violating permit zone: $50

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You can bring a car, but nine times out of ten, you are not going to be happy. Everyone is allowed parking at NAU. The permits are very easy to obtain and, even though they are ridiculously expensive for what you get, you need them to park anywhere. Your specific permit only allows you to park in certain designated areas on campus. For example, you live on Central Campus and have a central resident permit but want to drive to South Campus to get to a class. Sounds good, right? Nope, too bad. If it’s before 4:30 p.m. (when all of the lots become available), you will be ticketed by Parking Services. The parking areas are heavily enforced and the amount of money collected from students who park in the wrong areas is outrageous.

The campus is pretty big but the surrounding area is close enough to walk, so bringing a car is not really necessary. Sure, it makes exploring the city a bit easier, but it isn’t always worth it. Bringing a car really comes down to your desire to work at a place off campus, how far away you live from campus if you live off campus, and how many road trips you plan on taking in it. If you have good answers for those or you want a job somewhere off campus, bring a car but be prepared for at least a few massive headaches caused by Parking Services during your time at NAU.

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mollywoodaz

'13

Psychology

3.8
B+

Car?

One of my favorite things about Flagstaff is how bike- and pedestrian-friendly it is. From what I hear, a parking permit is pretty expensive. But if someone needs to drive their car for just a day, the university offers day passes.

Jan 23, 2012

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tiffanytdog

'14

Environmental Sciences

3.1
B-

Expensive

You do not need a car on campus. You can go from north to south campus and vice versa via the bus. Also, you can walk or bike it easily. There is nearby off-campus parking which can be limited at times. Biking is a good way to get around campus. You will be ticketed if you park in a lot or somewhere on campus w/o a permit. Eventually your car will be towed if you get enough tickets.

Jan 23, 2012

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emilymartinello

'15

Photography

1.5
D+

Too Strict

Parking is way over priced and the tickets that are given out are ridiculous and expensive and not very fair. The parking lots are small and squished.

Jan 16, 2012

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Getting a Parking Permit

Permits are extremely easy to get. Anyone can buy one by either submitting the electronic application online or by turning in a paper copy to Parking Services. You simply fill in a few of the necessary car-related blanks, pick up your parking sticker, slap it to the windshield, and you’re good to go.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The parking garage by Cowden
The lot behind Cline Library
The McConnell/Pine Ridge lot—it is massive
Anywhere after 4:30 p.m.—all lots are free until 7 a.m.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
The University Union
Gabaldon’s Front Parking Lot
The duBois lot by Rolle Activity Center

You can buy daily, semester, or year long passes—but beware of Parking Services. There seems to always be a line.

If you rack up three or more parking citations, or your outstanding balance is $150 or more, your car may receive the infamous orange boot. It could even be impounded! Be sure to check your balance on LOUIE, and if need be, pay accordingly before your car becomes the laughing stock of everyone who sees it.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking and Shuttle Services
113 Dupont Ave. W.
Centennial Bldg. #91
(928) 523-6623
ask-parking@nau.edu
home.nau.edu/parking

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