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Southern Methodist University - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $250 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $25
  • Fire lane: $50
  • Handicapped zone: $200
  • No parking zone: $30

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

SMU does not guarantee a spot to every student that purchases a parking permit. Parking spots function on convenience. The early bird gets his worm—or spot rather. Students constantly complain about never finding a parking spot. Even the students with the best permit (yellow for first-year women or Greeks living in the houses) have difficulty parking. Most will circle around a parking area three times before parking far away in a garage—especially freshmen males. During the day, the garages are packed, and you should consider yourself lucky if you get a spot on the rooftop (fifth level). And if you think you’re slick and turn your flashers on briefly even though you’re parked illegally, don’t be surprised if you receive a ticket. Students receive more parking tickets than alcohol violations.

The easiest way to find a parking spot is to take a couple aspirin before you get in your car, and plan for about 30 minutes to find a spot if you live off campus. If you’re parking in the garages, don’t be dismayed if the sign reads “Lot Full,” because it is never correct. Parking is a cinch for those students who have class at 8 a.m.

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Parking at Southern Methodist University

ravensmu

'12

Electrical Engineering Technician

2.3
C

Parking

After paying a lot for parking, all students have to cram their cars into two parking garages for football games or else their car is towed. Park'N'Pony, the people who give out parking tickets, are strict and often unreasonable.

Jan 25, 2012

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Parking at Southern Methodist University

wcjones10

'14

Business

2.3
C

Beware of Where You Park!

Parking is limited as it is and Park'n'Pony is everywhere! They are always around in their golf cart checking to make sure cars are where they are suppose to be and if they aren't you will get a ticket. Get enough tickets or don't move your car? They will put a boot on it! But I would still say bring your car to campus, Dallas is a city you should get out and explore.

Mar 23, 2011

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jdoakes15

'13

Business

2.3
C

Ticketing and Fines

If you park in a spot and have the proper permit your life will be easy. However, the second you don't a Park N' Pony officer will write you a $25 ticket.

Dec 28, 2010

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Getting a Parking Permit

Every student and faculty member can obtain a parking permit easily. First, pre-pay for the permit online at access.smu.edu, and then proceed to the Park N’ Pony office on the second floor of Hughes-Trigg with a valid driver’s license and license plate number.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot

  • The meters behind Fondren Library, but only if you do not have a permit.
  • Along the residential streets off of Airline.
  • Any place that freshman girls can park, if you can somehow manage to get that permit.
  • The parking garages, after 3 p.m., when most classes end.
  • Faculty/staff lots after 5 p.m. and on weekends, but only if they are not marked specifically “24-hours.”

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!

  • Hughes-Trigg before 4 p.m. and the Airline Garage

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Park 'n Pony
6116 Central Expressway
Suite 101
(214) 768-7275
smu.edu/parknpony

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