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Students aren’t thrilled with the parking situation at KU. The parking department oversells lots, so finding a parking spot at busy times of the day in the dorms can a real pain. Parking on campus isn’t allowed until after 5 p.m., and students have to be very sure they read all signs in the area—tickets are given out at KU like they’re going out of style. Parking on campus after 5 p.m. is hit or miss, and spots can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. Parking at the Union is a sure bet if you’re really needing a spot, but they are all metered spots, and an expired meter will cost you $20.

Even if you park in allowed lots, like the Rec Center with a special permit, the walk to classes is still a bit long. Thankfully, the University has an extensive bus system, and you can always find a convenient bus stop. Students living within a reasonable distance from campus usually prefer to walk in order to avoid potentially messy parking situations.

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anreneer

'15

Economics

1.2

D

HELL!!!!

Parking is simply a b*tch! On game days, the parking police are like trained Nazis. They are inconsistent about ticketing too. Sometimes you WILL get ticketed, other times, you WON'T. It's a pain.

Jan 08, 2012

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rrockchalk

'14

Mechanical Engineering

3.1

B-

Can Be a Problem

once you get the "lay of the land" so to speak and memorize the least used parking lots you can usually find a parking spot. Try to park somewhere earlier on or else it can be packed

Jan 08, 2012

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nicolekcox

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

2.7

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Know Your Permit

There are many random parking lots on campus, each with a separate lot number and permit required for certain hours of the day. It's honestly very confusing to a freshman. There are even parking permits required for the side of streets, which may be hard to see the sign. Students living on campus can only park in front of their dorms, and the rest driving need a certain permit. It's also hard to tell when the lots are open to everyone.

Dec 29, 2011

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