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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $25 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Fire lane: $25
  • Parking in undesignated areas/lots: $30
  • Parking without permit: $50
  • Handicapped spot: $100

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The ultimate nemesis of every commuter who attends Slippery Rock University is one ruthless little woman known to one and all as the “Ticket Nazi.” Don’t let her small stature and cheerful demeanor fool you—the merciless Ticket Nazi is armed with a “Cracker Jack” badge and a bad attitude. She zips around campus in her golf cart preying upon unsuspecting vehicles. Winter weather does not faze her—she simply clears a spot on icy, snowy windshields and leaves her mark. She is known to strike multiple times in one day, leaving a vibrant yellow blur behind. Multiple offenders may even have a fashionable yellow boot placed upon their car if they get on her bad side—as if she had a good one. The best medicine against a plague of tickets is to abide by the designated parking regulations.

As if battling the Ticket Nazi wasn’t enough, parking availability is a known atrocity campus-wide. Every morning, commuters duke it out for free spaces around campus. If you plan on commuting, it is recommended you leave early to be sure that you get to class on time. Students recommend walking, riding a bike, or taking the Happy Bus to class. SRU’s campus is designed for pedestrians, not motor vehicles. Resident parking is problematic as well, as respective lots are very distant from actual residence halls, which makes for long walks and tested patience. The upside of the issue is the fact that all students, even freshmen, are welcome to have their cars on campus. It’s highly recommended to get a pass—the Ticket Nazi will surely be watching.

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fenderms92

'16

Music Teacher Education

1.2
D

Availability and Convenience of Residence Parking

Residential parking can be a real pain. If you leave during the week, you can expect your parking spot to be gone. You have to park on the complete other side of campus is you live in the traditional dorms. There is not enough parking for residents.

Feb 13, 2012

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jml3348

'12

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

2.3
C

Ohhh...The Parking Annoyance

On campus students are offered parking, but usually have to park at the football stadium...which is considerably far. Off campus student have the option of riding the bus, but are also offered parking. Off campus parking lots are plentiful, but there are some difficulties finding a spot in the middle of the day. Permits are $25 per academic year. Ticketing and fines are usually under $30.

Jan 23, 2012

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Meg9103

'14

Health Services Administration

2.7
C+

Parking

There are not enough parking for people living on campus near there dorms and there isnt enough for off campus either. If you violate parking rules you are sure to get a ticket.

Jan 10, 2012

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Getting a Parking Permit

Parking officials strictly regulate designated parking areas Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. During weekend and nighttime hours, most areas are considered open to the public. Students can purchase a parking permit at the University Police Office at 145 Kiester Rd.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The earlier students get to campus, the better the chance there is to getting a good parking spot. For commuters, check the student lot by ECB and, if there’s nothing there, try the East Lake lot.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Finding a parking space on the side of campus closest to town is a nightmare, leaving many education, dance, and art majors out of luck. Just like any other parking lot on campus, the earlier you get there, the better.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

University Police Department
145 Kiester Rd.
(724) 738-3333
www.sru.edu/pages/4668.asp

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