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Student Parking Lot? Yes
Students with permits can park in the resident parking lot or the Lake Lot, both of which are in close proximity of each other and which are right at the campus entrance.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $216–$270
Common Parking Tickets
  • Exceeded Maximum Time Limit: $25
  • Parked in Reserved Lot/Space: $50
  • Restricted Area: $50
Best Places to Find a Spot
  • Lake Lot
  • Resident student parking lot
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here
  • Library parking lot
  • Gym parking lot

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking is available on campus at UCM, but because of the growing student body and number of commuters, it is getting more difficult to find a spot. It is best to sign up for a permit as soon as possible to have a guaranteed spot. Students who don’t have a permit will have to walk a little farther to get to their classes or to the library. Still, all the parking lots are in close proximity of each other, meaning one does not have to spend time driving all over campus just to find a spot. However, there are time limits on guest parking, which some students think are too short.

Additionally, cops can be particularly strict about where students park, fining students for going past the time limit and/or parking in a restricted area. On-campus residents who do not have on-campus permits have to park at the local community college, which is a few miles away from campus. Thus, those students have to rely on the school bus system to commute between the parking lot and campus. However, on the weekends, on-campus parking is free for everyone.

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Parking at University of California - Merced

yoanaurbina

Biology and Biological Sciences '15

0.0
F

Horrible

No parking for freshman and limited for upperclassmen. You have to walk a long distance to get to class and the school is expanding but no plans of adding more parking space.

Apr 09, 2012

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Parking at University of California - Merced

vhernandez62

Business Administration and Management '14

1.9
C-

Permit Cost

The permit cost is somewhat expensive, it is about $200-$300 a semester and it is approximately about $100 a month that has to be spent on parking.

Mar 26, 2012

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Parking at University of California - Merced

yvonnemac

Biology and Biological Sciences '12

4.2
A-

Bus Is Better Than Driving

not as much parking spaces and previous years but the cattrack is very helpful, because instead of that 15 minutes, you get drop off the back of the library.

Nov 14, 2011

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User rating for University of California - Merced - Parking is 2.3 out of 5 based on 15 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

It is easier to get a parking permit if you are not a freshman. There is a restricted number of parking spaces for freshmen, which will only be given to those who require special accommodations, perhaps due to health. Students pay for these permits using the online billing system. The best time to apply is well before the start of the school year (i.e., during the summer).

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

UC Merced TAPS Department
Facilities Building A
Corner of Mineral King Road and Facilities Loop
(209) 228-8277 (Cat-TAPS)
taps.ucmerced.edu

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