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University of Michigan - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
North or South Campus orange lots
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Parking permits are available to junior, senior, and graduate students; freshmen and sophomores are only eligible for student storage parking permits.
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $70 per year for Orange student lots, $200 per year for storage permit
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $10
  • No parking zone: $25
  • Fire lane: $40
  • Handicapped zone: $115
Best Places to Find a Spot On the street
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here State Street during the day

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It's a good thing the University of Michigan campus is contained to a small area because parking is scarce. There are a lot of places to park, but spots are rarely free and almost always taken.

Luckily, students agree that you don't really need a car on campus. If you do need to go somewhere that isn't within walking distance, the University provides ample bus service. The main reason for using the bus system is to get to North Campus, but the ride isn't very long, and the buses come around frequently.

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Parking at University of Michigan

jjcollins48

'15

Business

3.5
B

Could Be Better but You Don't Really Need to Drive

north campus has plenty of parking. but you really don't need a car at all. the only thing you might need a car for is doing some serious grocery shopping or something like that. other than that town has enough stores to cover all your needs.

Feb 02, 2012

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Parking at University of Michigan

twurman

'15

Computer Science

3.5
B

Parking Is Ok

Parking is pretty easy on North campus, but central campus is a little more difficult. Most houses have parking and if not streets are available for parking everywhere.

Dec 31, 2011

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Parking at University of Michigan

Rileynat

'15

Computer Science

2.7
C+

Costs Money but Plentiful

I personally don't have a car that I park at college, but parking never seems to be a problem with those who do. Usually parking garages or street side parking have openings and costs aren't unreasonable.

Dec 30, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How convenient is off-campus parking?

Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Parking permits are few and far between. Since there is no specific student parking lot, one must be crafty (and rich) to get a permit. Most parking facilities are monitored and available only to employees of the University.

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Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
On the street

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
State Street during the day

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking & Transportation Services
1500 E. Medical Center Dr.
(734) 763-5555
umpark@umich.edu
www.parking.umich.edu

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