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University of California - Riverside - Parking - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are student parking lots like Lot 26, 30, and 50.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $297 per academic year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Non-valid or missing permit: $36
  • Parking overtime: $36
  • No parking zone: $63
  • Fire lane: $63
  • Handicapped zone: $503
Best Places to Find a Spot
  • Lot 30
  • Dorm parking
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here Student recreation center

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking at UCR is a challenge in and of itself. UCR is a major commuter school, and since living off campus is cheaper than in the residence halls, many students rely on their cars to get them to campus. Nightlife is usually centered downtown or out of town, and students use their cars for those purposes, as well.

Transportation & Parking Services is quite strict on regulations, and it's unwise for a student to try to park illegally, despite any convenience. The main student parking area is Lot 30, which recently added even more spaces on the sides of the entry streets and along the edges of the three main regions. Permits can cost a pretty penny, with residence halls offering among the highest rates of undergraduate parking passes. Off-campus parking is recommended for those on a budget or who simply don't want to deal with the hassle of finding a good space, so expect a long walk.

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Parking at University of California - Riverside

ynnarillo

Mathematics '15

3.8
B+

Decent

There is a free parking structure that is only a few minutes away from school. More parking lots become available at a certain time to the standard parking permit.

Apr 10, 2012

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Parking at University of California - Riverside

anonymouschee

Biology '12

4.2
A-

Parking Is Ok

The permit per quarter costs $99. It is decently priced considering other UCs are much more expensive. Tickets are given if the permit is not displayed. There are 3 locations you can park on during the day with the gold permit (lots 30, 26 and 50). All other parking areas work with the permit after 4 pm. The beginning of the quarter is always hard to find parking. For those that are into gyming the gym has a limit of 1.5 hours of free parking, but if you violate it you do get a ticket.

Apr 03, 2012

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Parking at University of California - Riverside

TGLJ965

Environmental Engineering '15

2.3
C

Parking Is Horrible

You have to walk 15-20 minutes just to get to campus then another 5-10 minutes just to get to class.

Mar 28, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Riverside - Parking is 3.5 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

Parking permits are available for purchase online or in person at the Transportation & Parking Services building. A credit/debit card is necessary for online purchases, or the fee can be billed to your student account. The permit is then either mailed to your off-campus dwelling or can be picked up at the Transportation & Parking Services main office. Note: Some residents may end up on a waiting list when applying for residence hall parking spaces.

Did You Know?
  • Student "Gold Permits" are the least expensive and have the largest lots.
  • After 4:00pm and on weekends, students are free to park in all lots with any permit.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Transportation & Parking Services
683 Linden St.
(951) 827-8277
francine.waite@ucr.edu
www.parking.ucr.edu

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Hayley Cruz
Hometown
Riverside
Major
English
Grad Year
2013

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