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Parking Grades:
Quick StatsStudent Parking Lot
Yes - There is about one per two dorms.
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $31
- Fire lane - $41
- Handicapped zone - $101
- Hindering snow removal - $41
- No parking zone - $31
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes - However, only for exceptional needs
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $135 for resident students
- $375 for parking garage
- $80 for commuters
Parking Permits
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.
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Parking is tough right now, and...
Parking is tough right now, and there isn’t enough room for freshmen to have cars. Fortunately, having a car is more of a convenience than a necessity, so you might want to think about leaving it at home. |
Anonymous says: |
Freshmen are not allowed to bring...
Freshmen are not allowed to bring cars to school. You could find a place on the street if you needed to, but I don’t think they will sell you a parking sticker. (We have an infamous parking safety person. You can’t get away with anything really.) |
Anonymous says: |
Parking at this school is...
Parking at this school is terrible. This is my biggest problem with the administration at this school. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is the worst thing about...
Parking is the worst thing about RPI. There aren’t enough spots during the day. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is a hassle. I stay on...
Parking is a hassle. I stay on campus, so I don’t worry about that. |
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