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Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are several scattered around campus.
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $25
- Fire lane - $50
- Handicapped zone - $325
- No parking zone - $50
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
Parking Permits
Most people do not have trouble obtaining parking permits. But some residents end up on a waiting list when applying for residence hall parking spaces. However, most are able to get a permit even if placed on a waiting list. There is more of a problem actually obtaining parking spaces in campus lots and avoiding tickets for parking illegally, rather than obtaining the permit itself
College Prowler Take
Since UCR is still a major commuter school, parking is becoming more of a hassle each year. Students who come later in the day and expect to find a parking space easily and quickly are kidding themselves. Transportation and Parking Services cracks down and issues tickets every chance they get, so students must be extremely careful to avoid a hassle.
Parking at UCR can be rough. Incoming freshmen can bring their cars, but it comes with a price. Parking passes for resident halls can be as much as $500 per year. However, students say that the actual parking is much worse than the cost. Many complain of long walks and limited space. Some have resorted to coming to campus earlier to ensure a good parking spot and some have stopped parking on campus all together. The best bet for students is to live either on campus or at off campus apartments near University so you can walk.
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:
UCRDL says: University of California - Riverside 2015 History  |
Parking is alright, but it's all...
Parking is alright, but it's all in one corner of campus. If you have any visitors, tough luck—there is no free parking on campus.
Parking: March 07, 2009
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UCRSH says: University of California - Riverside 2015 Other |
Parking isn't that bad if you live...
Parking isn't that bad if you live on campus. If you commute, the parking lots are sort of out of the way.
Parking: March 07, 2009
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UCRMH says: University of California - Riverside 2013 Social Sciences |
I hate parking on campus. There is...
I hate parking on campus. There is only one parking lot for students, which is in the middle of nowhere and it always full—it takes me an hour to find parking. It's so bad that I don't even park on campus anymore—it's not worth purchasing an over-priced parking permit when there is no space to park in, and the lot is so far that I am usually late to my classes.
Parking: February 27, 2009
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UCRLM says: University of California - Riverside 2013 History |
Parking on campus can be tough. I...
Parking on campus can be tough. I try to get to campus early but often find myself having a long walk, especially if I have classes in the Engineering Building or the University Theatre.
Parking: February 26, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
If you get a general parking pass,...
If you get a general parking pass, it’s fairly easy to get parking. There’s a lot that everyone says is so far away, but it’s really not that bad. |
Did You Know?
Best Place to Find a Parking Spot:
Lot 30
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Student recreation center during basketball games
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