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Quick StatsStudent Parking Lot
Yes - There are parking lots throughout campus, but students are restricted by their decals as to which lots they can park in.
Common Parking Tickets
- Parking in restricted areas - $25
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
To get a permit, just go to the second floor of Kincannon Hall where UPD’s main office is located, or go to the UPD Web site and apply for a parking permit online. Then, pick up your decal at the UPD office later. All students are allowed to park on campus, but to do so you must purchase a decal, which comes with a lot of restrictions. Students who live in the residence halls may only park in their hall lot. If you park in the Union lot, you may only stay there for 30 minutes. Commuters usually have to walk a good distance from their car to class, so they should leave about 30 minutes before their class starts. Parking between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. is restricted by your decal, so leave yourself time to get a spot in your lot before the evening. Otherwise, move your car quickly when you wake up, because Cobra Security lives to use their parking ticket device, and they love to stick that little piece of paper under as many windshield wipers as possible.
College Prowler Take
Think of the worst place you have ever been or could ever imagine. Got it? Well, that’s where you’ll be when you’re trying to park on campus at one of the commuter or dorm lots. The school has only enough spaces for a fraction of faculty, staff, and students. If you’re one of the last ones into the dorm lots, you’re not going to get a spot. When the dorms were built, cars were more of a luxury than they are now. Get a good spot and don’t move unless you absolutely have to go somewhere. Parking isn’t something that just affects the students, either. The professors are sometimes late to class because students park in their spaces, and they have nowhere to park. Ole Miss keeps building more and more lots, but they’re farther and farther away from the heart of campus. When it rains, it stinks to have to walk all the way from your car to the other side of campus for a 50-minute class and then walk all the way back to your car. But, for now, it’s something that students will have to deal with. Even if they’re not earth-shatteringly beautiful, garages would be worth it for the convenience of the faculty, staff and students. The best thing you can do is not hit the snooze button on your alarm clock three times. Get out of bed when you’re supposed to, get to school 30 minutes earlier, and you’ll be able to sit in line for a parking spot. Sounds like tons of fun, huh? Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
For the most part, it’s okay. But,...
For the most part, it’s okay. But, a lot of people complain about it. My advice—bring a bike. The town is so small, and it’s easy to bike to campus. |
tsc686 says: University of Mississippi 2012 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences |
Parking here has always been a...
Parking here has always been a problem, and has only gotten worse since I've been here. If you live in the dorms, just walk to class. If you commute, leave at least 30 minutes early and be ready to wait in line. Parking enforcement is very strict here; don't park in a faculty lot and expect to get away with it.
Parking: November 10, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
It depends on what parking pass...
It depends on what parking pass you have, but I never had a problem with parking. Those who choose to park illegally and walk to class usually get stuck with a lot of tickets. I made it through my entire four years without getting a ticket. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking on campus can be a problem...
Parking on campus can be a problem if you wait until the last minute to try to park in commuter parking. Another problem occurs late in the evening in some of the dorm lots. The key to parking is to allow yourself plenty of time to get where you are going. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is a nightmare. There are...
Parking is a nightmare. There are never enough spots for everyone. |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• Tad Smith Colliseum
• Beside the football stadium
• In the Gertrude Ford Center parking lot
• Beside the baseball stadium Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Anywhere on Sorority Row
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