Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick Stats
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $25
- Fire lane - $50
- Handicapped zone - Automatic tow
- No parking zone - $50
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Parking Permits
Permits can be a little expensive, and garage spots are hard to land. Your permit will only be good for a certain kind of lot, and you’ll have to park there.
College Prowler Take
Commuter students seem to face the biggest difficulties when it comes to parking. The best case scenario is that you’ll live on campus and snag a permanent garage spot. That way, your car is easily accessible, and you will never have to search for a spot. Whatever you do, don’t think that you can park illegally, even for just a minute, and get away with it. You will always get caught parking where you’re not supposed to, and the fines can add up very quickly. Also remember that unpaid fines go on your fee statement, and they can track you down anywhere on Earth.
Any campus with 50,000 students is going to run into parking problems. However, A&M, at times, seems like it has it the worst out of all universities. The campus is extremely old, and has, as a result, run into campus layout problems. A new garage on West Campus was recently completed, and new lots are being built. The teachers have the prime parking, and the students just have to fight for what’s left. You’re probably better off not bringing a car at all; if you do, it’s best to keep it off campus.
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:  |
It is only easy to park if you’re...
It is only easy to park if you’re a business student, but there is a really good bus system that is easy to follow and very reliable. |
Anonymous says: |
I can always find a parking place,...
I can always find a parking place, but I just can’t park close to main campus, where most of my classes are. You have to take a bus, walk, or ride your bike. It’s kind of a hassle, but I hear that our parking is much better than many other major schools. Dorm parking stinks. |
Anonymous says: |
I live on campus; if you finally...
I live on campus; if you finally get a spot in the red lot, never move your car. If we’re going out, I’ll make someone else drive just so I don’t lose my prime spot! |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is like a game you have to...
Parking is like a game you have to learn in college. I had a car, and sometimes it was a hassle to find a spot. I had to park farther from campus than I would have liked, but overall, it’s quite alright. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is sometimes a problem,...
Parking is sometimes a problem, although they are working on new parking garages now. You will most likely have to park a ways out and walk or ride the bus in. You pretty much have to plan on getting there early to get a parking spot if you’re living off campus. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
West campus (Take the bus in)
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Zachary lot, main campus
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