University of Georgia - Parking

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Parking is complicated. All undergraduates apply online for their top three lot or deck choices. Each lot and deck has a code, and can be found on the map on the Parking Services Web site. The prices vary according to the location of the space. No undergrad is guaranteed to get one of his or her top three choices. For that matter, no undergrad is guaranteed to get any spot at all, but they do the best they can. Anyone dissatisfied with the space they are given, or students who did not receive anything, remain in the lottery, and it is run every so often to ensure that the spots given up are offered to others in an effort to alleviate the parking madness. A new deck was built at the East Campus Village that offers 850 spaces for students. Parking illegally is a common offense on UGA’s campus. Parking Services religiously scours every lot and every floor of every deck several times a day to make sure the proper tags or stickers are displayed. If you park illegally, even for five minutes, there’s a good chance you’ll get caught.

Relying on just finding a random spot close to campus is not something I would recommend to anyone. If you live off campus, and don’t get a spot you like in the lottery, don’t just assume you’ll be able to find a street spot every weekday morning. After five, if you have a meeting or want to study at the SLC, there is a free lot right next to it. Also, the faculty lot behind the journalism building is available after five. The pay lot at the Tate Center does not charge students after 10 p.m., and is also close to the SLC.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

To get a pass to park anywhere... To get a pass to park anywhere decent is really expensive. I don’t have that kind of money just to park. And the parking people are always out trying to catch people parking illegally. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

If you’re in a hurry and need to... If you’re in a hurry and need to park (perhaps illegally), go downtown. The tickets downtown are $3, and on campus they’re like $40, and downtown is adjacent to campus anyway. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

There needs to be more parking at... There needs to be more parking at the SLC for students. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been late to meetings and stuff because I couldn’t find a place to park. Apparently, they are building a deck there to help the problem, but I’m sure it won’t be done until after I graduate. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Parking is such a hassle... Parking is such a hassle sometimes. If you don’t buy a deck or lot pass, which are really expensive, you either have to park somewhere random and walk up and down the Athens hills, or risk getting a fine for parking somewhere illegally. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

I have been screwed by parking... I have been screwed by parking several times, and there’s really nothing you can do about it. If you try to argue a ticket, even if you have a legitimate story, it doesn’t really matter. They’ll flag your records, and you won’t be able to register for classes until you pay the fine. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• Tate Center pay lot
• Broad Street
• Downtown
• Finley Street by the high-rise dorms

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
• Baxter Street

The Boot!
If you accumulate three or more parking tickets, your car will be booted, and you will be unable to drive until you pay up.

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