Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick Stats
Common Parking Tickets
- Fire lane - $50
- Handicapped zone - $50
- No parking zone - $25
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Parking Permits
Parking permits are available from Campus Safety, are good for four years or as long as you own the vehicle, and merely require filling out a vehicle information card.
College Prowler Take
Parking is pretty simply described at Oxy. It’s there, it’s nice enough, and it’s easy. There’s always parking available somewhere on campus, even though it might not be the most desirable space. There are never major complaints about parking, and it never really becomes a problem because the campus is so small that very little driving on campus ever happens. Save for the occasional drive to dinner when it’s raining, people walk almost everywhere on campus. If you have a car, you have nothing to worry about. The only concern was that few buildings had much parking directly next to them, but this was no real concern as there was always a parking space available at the next building or lot. Availability was a small issue as well, and while some students complained about it, it was mostly because of the proximity of spaces to their residence halls, and they all treated it as a minor issue that really didn’t bother them much at all.
Safety of cars that are parked on campus is also a very minor concern for students. Problems with break-ins do of course happen occasionally, but no student felt that their car was ever not safe when parked on campus. Most students said that the school does a great job with protecting their cars, and some even reported accidentally leaving valuables out in their cars for several days without a problem. Cars are no hassle to have on campus, and it is of no worry for any student to find parking, or to have to do much to protect a car from vandalism or theft.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
My car always has a close enough...
My car always has a close enough place to park, and there’s never been a problem with safety, or people banging up my car while I was gone. |
Anonymous says: |
I’d like more parking near my...
I’d like more parking near my dorm, so I don’t have to walk as far, but even when I do have to walk, it’s really not that far. |
Anonymous says: |
I guess I could ask for another...
I guess I could ask for another garage or covered space to park, but there’s really not a need for it. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is fine. They have enough...
Parking is fine. They have enough spaces, and even built a new lot recently that never even comes close to being half full. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is simply not an issue. I...
Parking is simply not an issue. I can get to wherever I need to on campus by walking, and when I leave, there’s always a parking spot somewhere I can use. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
The Norris Lot up on the very top of the hill
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Anywhere on the lower section of campus
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