Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick Stats
Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are large lots next to Solomon Field and the fraternity houses, and smaller lots throughout campus.
Common Parking Tickets
- Handicapped zone - $100
- No decal - $10
- No parking zone - $25
- Parking on grass - $35
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes - Lot next to Solomon Field
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Parking Permits
Parking decals are issued to faculty, staff, upperclassmen, and freshmen for no charge. Parking areas are color-coded for each specified decal and are located throughout the campus.
College Prowler Take
At Rhodes, parking for students is simple and unproblematic, though open parking spaces are not always as well located as some would like them to be. The campus is small, so driving from class to class is not an issue, but generally no one is happy with the space they get because it’s “too far away” from whatever they’re trying to get to. Besides the likely possibility that driving around for ten minutes trying to find a spot closer to your dorm will be a fruitless endeavor, there really aren’t many other problems with the parking situation at Rhodes. It is wiser to park inside the gates, however, since there have been some reports of break-ins dealing with cars that were parked on the street.
Compared to other colleges’ parking problems (parking lotteries and outrageous fees), Rhodes students have very little to complain about. There’s no cost for a parking decal, freshmen can bring their own cars, and there’s always a spot open somewhere.
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:  |
Parking is hell; there aren’t...
Parking is hell; there aren’t enough spaces, and folks who live in Bellingrath have to park on the street, which I’m really uncomfortable with. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is horrible! Campus Safety...
Parking is horrible! Campus Safety officers are quick to ticket and tow. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is decent in the evenings...
Parking is decent in the evenings and on the weekend. During the day, it’s really hard to find a spot, which is why I suggest living on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is not so great. Because...
Parking is not so great. Because you can walk everywhere at Rhodes, parking is located on the outer edges of campus. It’s irritating at times, but what can you do? My advice about parking would be to never park on the street. Always park in the gates—it’s safer. |
Anonymous says: |
There’s enough parking for...
There’s enough parking for everyone, and on a campus the size of Rhodes, that’s really all that matters. Even if you have to park far away from something, it won’t take you long to walk there. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
By the BCLC
Behind the Frat Houses
Next to East Village
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
The lot close to Bellingrath and Ellett
The Boot!
Chronic parking violators beware—if you accumulate five or more tickets, campus safety will affix a bright orange lock on your wheel. Seven violations and you get an extra bonus: a trip to the towing compound and a hefty fee.
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