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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
There is about one per two dorms.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Only for exceptional needs
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $135 for resident students
  • $375 for parking garage
  • $80 for commuters
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $31
  • Fire lane: $41
  • Handicapped zone: $101
  • Hindering snow removal: $41
  • No parking zone: $31

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students find it difficult to park on campus. Freshmen aren’t allowed parking permits for campus lots, and street space around Troy is scarce. Those who live off campus and commute say that you need to allow a lot of extra time for finding parking. The few student-accessible lots are small, with the exception of the Field House lots—and from these, you have to take a bus to main campus.

If you’re a freshman, don’t bring a car. The University technically doesn’t allow you to, anyway, and it’s just not worth the hassle. Upperclassmen can get campus parking permits, but keep in mind that RPI oversells these, so there are no guaranteed spots. If you live off campus as an upperclassman, try to find a place within walking distance—commuter parking is absolutely horrid. And if you do bring a car, be forewarned: Troy has hills like Rome and stoplights on every corner; it can cut your car’s gas mileage in half.

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Parking at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

lacopf

'15

Computer Science

3.1
B-

Freshmen Parking

Freshmen aren't allowed to have cars on campus unless they have a medical condition or other special circumstance. Upperclassmen are allowed to have cars, but parking seems to be scarce.

Jan 10, 2012

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Parking at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

vnarayan2013

'13

Bioinformatics

2.3
C

City Streets Have Their Codes

Parking is difficult on campus, especially on streets shared with staff, and Troy resident. Designated parking lots are inconvenient in terms of distance and require permits. Other, farther lots can be accessed but may require RPI shuttle transport to get into the main campus.

Oct 27, 2011

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Parking at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

eryan8533

'12

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.8
B+

Parking

Permits are expensive. Tickets are expensive. There is little need for a car on campus. The availability on street is limited but the parking lots are convenient.

Jul 14, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Any close parking goes to the faculty and upperclassmen that live on campus. Freshmen cannot get parking permits, and students who live off campus have two options: either they have to pay for a permit to park at the Field House and take a shuttle to main campus, or they can try to find a spot on the street.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• Burdett Avenue
• Eighth Street

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
• Fifteenth Street
• Sage Avenue

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

RPI Parking and Transporation
Public Safety & Parking Access Offices, 15th Street
(518) 276-6616
parking@rpi.edu
www.rpi.edu/dept/parking

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