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Parking

Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are nine resident-student-only lots and many staff/student lots, as well as lots on the outskirts of campus where anyone with a valid permit can park.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $225–$444 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Failure to remove vehicle for special event: $40
  • No valid permit: $40
  • Time violation: $40
  • Fire lane: $110
  • Handicapped zone: $110 and automatic tow
Best Places to Find a Spot West campus (take the bus in)
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here Zachary lot, main campus

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

“Parking”—the word alone causes many Aggie students to frown. The garages are old, parking is hard to find or it’s too far away, and it’s too expensive. Prices for permanent parking can run from $275 to more than $400 per semester. And if you plan to park in the visitor parking, be aware that it’s $2 an hour before 6 p.m., which would comes out to be just as expensive as a permit if you parked there every day.

Basically, regardless of the price, if you plan on bringing a car, you're better off buying a permit to avoid getting tickets—and A&M is good at giving out tickets. Don't even think about leaving your car unattended in the wrong place for even a minute because you'll find a little surprise waiting for you on your windshield with a fine. And although there are many garages and lots on campus, your permit only allows you to park in one specific garage or lot. In fact, many students say that it’s best to just leave your car at home because it’s not feasible to drive to class—you're better off with a bike, taking the bus, or carpooling with someone. The only time you'll use your car is if you need to get off campus. So, if you can, just leave your car at home, unless you really need it.

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Parking at Texas A&M University

meganG10

Mechanical Engineering '14

2.3
C

Balance of Pros and Cons

There is plenty of room to park on campus and the pricing is decent however, the lots and garages are inconvieniently located. A majority of parking is located on west campus which is about a 25 minute walk from most buildings that classes are held in. Also there is an extremely excessive amount of tickets given out and cars towed. It is necessary to enforce parking rules but, the way they are enforced on campus makes it seem like they just want to collect as much money as possible.

May 23, 2012

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Parking at Texas A&M University

aimyyy

Genetics '14

3.5
B

Limited Parking Spaces

A&M seems to be trying to get as much money from its student as possible, and it seems like they oversell parking spaces. Its a first come first serve deal, so if you wake up late, there's the possibility that there will be no parking spaces left. Also, permits are typically specific to one parking lot.

May 16, 2012

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sedimenjerry

Meteorology '14

3.5
B

Really not that bad

Parking has an undeserved reputation I think. You're guaranteed a spot at Reed Arena and there are buses that will take you to places on campus and the main part of campus. I think parking at other colleges is way worse. Particularly any college in a decent sized city. There's always a parking spot on campus somewhere it just might not be too close to where you have to go but there's probably a bus that can take you somewhere close to where you need to go. Parking for sports is better than any other college campus I have been to. At many places you may have to find parking on the local side streets in front of houses but that's never the case here as long as you have some sort of permit. Even a night permit which is less than $100 for the whole year. The rules are fairly clear and it's really not that hard to avoid getting tickets. I've never had a problem with the parking people and if they weren't doing their job patrolling campus then parking would be a mad house.

Apr 30, 2012

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User rating for Texas A&M University - Parking is 2.3 out of 5 based on 62 user reviews.

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Permits can be expensive, and garage spots are hard to land. Your permit will only be good for a certain kind of lot, but remember it's better then a ticket. To get a permit, you can log in through the Parking Services website at transport.tamu.edu/parking.aspx.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Transportation Services
John J. Koldus Building
Suite 108
(979) 862-PARK
parking@tamu.edu
www.transport.tamu.edu/parking.aspx

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