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Parking is quite possibly the No. 1 complaint around campus. Like most other universities, there is a very limited number of parking spaces for what seems like an unlimited number of cars. Often, students will be late for class because they are looking for a parking space. If you do not have guaranteed parking for your off-campus housing, it becomes even harder to find a long-term parking spot. Students living in the residence halls can park in the Hawk Lot—a giant parking lot about a 30-minute bus ride from campus. Buses go to the lot about every half-hour, so it's not too bad.

The University does what it can in terms of offering parking for its students, but when the financial situation comes down to the choice of more parking spaces or a new building for academics, the new building wins—as it should. A lot of students complain of a lack of parking in the downtown area, but if you leave more than 10 minutes before your class, you can usually find parking within a reasonable walking distance and won't be late. If you are trying to find parking during the weekend, good luck. However, almost everybody at UI lives within walking distance of downtown, and, if not, there are several cab companies in the area.

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SLKeltner

Journalism '13

1.2

D

Extremely Limited

The cambuses can be helpful, but are oftentimes not running on time. Even though most of the main attractions are downtown, there are only a handful of parking spaces, there are meters everywhere, and the few parking garages can be expensive. If you have an apartment, the cost for a year long parking pass is oftentimes hundreds of dollars, and there are usually not enough spaces for everyone who wants them. Street parking is also difficult because you have to move your car to the other side of the street every night or you get a ticket. A good solution that a lot of people use is to rent or buy a moped, which has a lot more parking options.

May 03, 2012

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kat570

Political Science and Government '12

1.9

C-

Not So Great

The only places that you can park on campus except for the street meters (which are ALWAYS full during class times) are the Parking Ramps and it can get expensive to park there during a full day of classes. You can get a spot if you go early enough though.

Apr 21, 2012

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Bridget12

Microbiology '12

2.3

C

It's Ok

Parking can be found but you will have to pay for it.

Apr 10, 2012

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