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Spelman College - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
There is a general parking deck open to commuter students, as well as a parking deck beneath the Spelman Suites where on-campus students are allowed to park.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $700 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter:
  • Fire lane:
  • Handicapped zone:
  • No parking zone:

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you could get a dollar for every student who has something negative to say about the parking situation at Spelman, you’d be a rich person. It is like finding a needle in a haystack to even find someone who doesn’t use the word awful, horrible, or expensive when they describe the parking options they have on a day-to-day basis. Those who live off campus don’t see the benefit of the yearly pass, especially if they only have classes on certain days, but the three-dollar charges add up, and the parking deck and lots are often full. There is parking in the surrounding neighborhoods, but there is a crime risk with that, and you have to get up at the crack of dawn to get a prime location. Parking at the other schools and the associated prices may be driving the anger of some of the students. Morehouse and Clark Atlanta University are charging less to park. Some students complain that until recently they had the option to park at Morehouse, but because so many Spelman students were going over there, they had to discontinue it. The parking deck and surrounding lots on the Spelman campus appear to be under the control of a separate company, so it is unclear whether the institution can do anything about it. The bottom line is Spelman students find parking to be one of the least positive experiences at the college.

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Parking at Spelman College

ise1127

'15

Political Science and Government

4.2
A-

Pick Your Option Wisely

Parking is not an issue with the use of an approved parking pass and if it is parked in the garage; however parking on campus is not a great idea. Public safety is notorious for parking citations.

Dec 26, 2011

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Parking at Spelman College

jo6001

'14

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management

3.1
B-

Safe but Expensive

If you're planning on parking at Spelman here are a few things to keep in mind.

1. Load your pockets- The last time someone mentioned how much they were paying to park at Spelman they said it was about $400 per semester.

2. Don't buy too many groceries- Unless you live in the dorm called The Suites or Morehouse-James you will not be that close to your car, so if you're planning on stocking up on groceries make sure you pull your car out of the garage first!

3. DON'T BE A FRESHMAN!- Sorry ladies, "Fresh-Women" are not permitted to have cars on campus. Well, you're not permitted to purchase those lovely parking passes.

Nov 28, 2011

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victoir

'15

Clinical Psychology

2.7
C+

I Do Not Drive I Am a Freshman

Underclassmen are not allowed off campus ,therefore it makes no sense for me to own a car at this present time.But as for parking in general you do at times have to park a great distance from your destination,but I believe that is commonly problem for most schools in general.

Jul 16, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

In order to keep your vehicle in the Spelman parking deck you must obtain a permit. There are only 180 spaces in the parking deck available to upperclasswomen. Permits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and payment is necessary in advance. Commuter students can use the deck for a daily fee with no in and out privileges. In addition, many Spelman students purchase parking passes at Morehouse College due to the lower costs.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The parking lots outside Spelman’s gates, but you have to pay here. The parking deck also usually has slots open, but it has been known to fill to capacity.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Any of the streets within walking distance of the school. Best bet is if you have an early morning class, you may find an open slot. People from big cities are used to parallel parking, but non-city folk struggle with the tight spaces. You’ll learn how to get that SUV into a curbside spot quickly after being late for a couple of classes. Once you get street parking and can parallel park with your eyes closed, your luck might change, as many of the street parking areas are prone to vandalism.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking Management Office
350 Spelman Ln.
Campus Box 305
(404) 270-5431
www.spelman.edu/students/current/services/safety/parking.shtml

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