Susquehanna University - Parking

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Since the campus is so contained, parking really is not a problem. Even if you have to park on the other side of campus from where you live, you’re still within a mile of your dormitory. However, the likelihood of this happening is very slim. There are parking lots located near all the dorms, and while some spots are further away from others, the furthest are probably about 100 yards from your destination.

There are no meters, but a parking permit on your car is necessary. Students must park in student lots; if they park in faculty spots or guest parking, they will be ticketed. Last year, several cars were towed because they parked illegally, either in faculty spots, disabled spots, or in areas that weren’t parking spots. Before that, the most common punishment was a parking ticket, which ranged from $25 to $75, depending on the offense. Also be careful when parking in fire lanes or pulling up to a building, because even if you have your hazard lights on and are unloading your car, you will be ticketed. The only time it might be hard to find a parking spot is when there is an event going on, such as a day for prospective students or a football game. But because there are parking permits, there aren’t more vehicles than there are spots, so parking spots are always available, even if they are not that close to the student’s building.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

There is enough parking, and... There is enough parking, and it’s right on campus. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking isn’t a... Parking isn’t a problem—I always manage to get tickets, though. Sometimes I can park in an illegal spot for a weekend and be fine, but another time I’ll throw my blinkers on to run into a building and come out and have a ticket. I don’t really get that. But as far as parking goes, there is enough. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

It is very easy to park and very... It is very easy to park and very cheap. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

There is a freshman parking lot... There is a freshman parking lot that is always full, and they need more parking for students and visitors to be able to park all the time. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking, depending on the time of... Parking, depending on the time of day, can be difficult. Freshmen have a specific parking lot to themselves, which can be bad unless you live in Smith or Hass because they are the closest ones to the parking lot. Seibert and North share a parking lot, as do the townhouses and Aikens. A lot of the houses on the Avenue have their own parking lots, so parking isn’t as difficult for them. However, parking at the Deg can be extremely difficult during meal times because lots of people drive, and faculty parks at the Deg as well. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
It really isn’t hard to find a parking spot; it is easiest to find spots in the larger parking lots that are usually further away from your destination, such as the freshman parking lot and the lot behind the Scholar’s House.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
The parking lots right outside West and Reed, respectively. Both of these lots are small, and everyone tries to get the spots due to their proximity to the two dorms.

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