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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are several lots, and you get access to better ones as you get older.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $37.50 for the spring semester
  • $75 for the fall semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $50
  • Fire lane: $100
  • Handicapped zone: $100
  • No parking zone: $50

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking at TCU is neither cheap nor easy. It’s difficult to find a spot close to campus, as most tend to be far away from the classroom buildings. Students who arrive in the parking lot early stand a chance of finding a reasonable parking spot, but there are no guarantees. TCU does provide shuttle buses for students to and from both the freshmen parking lot and the overflow lot.

Parking is certainly a hot topic at TCU. Most students are fed up with remote parking locations, the hassle of finding a spot, and the overall inconveniance that TCU parking entails. The prime area of campus has the fewest spots, which greatly contributes to the problem. Parking at TCU can be a real challenge, but the addition of another shuttle has since eased some of the stress.

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Parking at Texas Christian University

mariahgreen

'14

Health Care

3.1
B-

Parking Is Okay

The parking is reasonably priced, but there are definitely not enough spaces. The sophomore parking lots fill up quickly and we often end up parking pretty far away from our dorms which is inconvenient. Also the commuter parking is a nightmare.

Nov 06, 2011

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gofrogs12

'12

Advertising

1.2
D

Might as Well Not Bring Car

TCU's parking is awful. AWFUL. Commuters often have to arrive on campus about 30 minutes before class starts to attempt to find a parking spot. Freshman have a lot of their own, but anyone can park in it. It is nearly impossible to find parking, and often times you'll find yourself parking in overflow. Fear not, there are talks of a parking garage coming to TCU soon.

Oct 03, 2011

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BeatlesMissLizzy

'14

English

2.3
C

Construction Issues

Construction on the stadium takes over some of the already limited parking spaces. I am getting along fine without a car; would mostly only use it to get home on holidays. Free public transportation for students! Many people complain about the parking, but I have definitely seen and dealt with worse.

Sep 18, 2011

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How convenient is off-campus parking?

Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Parking permits can be purchased by any student through the Campus Parking Department. Each permit is color coded to signify an area where students may park their car. Sometimes, these restricted areas are full and students with permits coded for that area must park even further away.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The freshman overflow lot

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Main campus parking

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

TCU Police Department
3025 Lubbock Ave.
(817) 257-7930
www.cap.tcu.edu/parking.htm

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