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Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are several student lots around campus.
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Common Parking Tickets
- Parking in fire lanes; parking in designated carpool spaces during the hours of 8 to 10 a.m. Monday-Friday; parking in a loading zone; occupying more than one space; parking on grass or in "no parking" areas - A violator will normally be issued two warning tickets and fined $35 for each subsequent ticket. Any vehicle that has more than seven parking citations will be issued a final warning notice. Should it be parked illegally again, it may be towed.
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Getting a Parking Permit
All parking permits are free for Reed students. To get a parking permit, simply talk to Community Safety at the above number. Although the permit does not cost anything, Reed students must get one before parking on campus or be at risk of receiving a ticket from Community Safety, as non-Reed students and employees are not allowed to park in campus lots.
College Prowler Take
A few notes about parking at Reed: parking is free, plentiful, and rarely a concern for students. If you believe that your college decision hinges on parking, then read on; if not, then re-read the first sentence.
Most students find Reed parking rarely frustrating and ever bountiful. Like the Thanksgiving cornucopia, Reed’s parking lots provide a smorgasbord with inviting spots for the cars of all Reed students and employees. Every student has only occasionally had trouble finding a parking spot on campus. Sometimes, they have had to park across the street in the residential zone, but that doesn’t pose a problem since the city does not restrict those spots from Reedies. Furthermore, unlike some other colleges and universities, Reed freshmen can bring their cars and park on campus.
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Anonymous says:  |
From what I gather, it’s pretty...
From what I gather, it’s pretty easy right now, although I think the number of people with cars on campus has been increasing, so I can’t say what it will be like five years from now. |
Anonymous says: |
Except for when people are moving...
Except for when people are moving into the dorms at the beginning of the year, I don’t think anyone ever has trouble finding a parking space. |
Anonymous says: |
Yeah, it’s pretty darn easy to...
Yeah, it’s pretty darn easy to park around campus, and you always can find a spot, as long as you don’t mind walking a little bit. |
Anonymous says: |
From all I’ve heard and...
From all I’ve heard and experienced, parking is great, and freshmen can have cars. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is fine by the dorms, but...
Parking is fine by the dorms, but crowded by the library. |
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Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
By the lake or sailing center in the large lot—this is still hit or miss.
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
The southeast lot, near the Prexy Music Hall, and adjacent to the Old Dorm Block.
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