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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $15
- Fire lane/hydrant - $100
- Handicapped zone - $200
- Parked over line - $25
Freshmen Allowed to Park
No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $200 for resident west
- $350 for Gables residents
- $50 for commuters
Parking Permits
If you're a freshman, then don't try parking on campus at UNH, it's as simple as that. You are not allowed to have a car on campus, and it is hard to talk the school into letting you have one. For upperclassmen, getting a permit is not hard if you register early and are content with what you get. The worst parking lot is West Edge, but that is only because it is about a mile off campus.
College Prowler Take
Parking is one of UNH’s major problems that could use the administration’s attention. Students and faculty have fought over ticket and permit prices, and even plans for a new parking garage. Many students without parking permits have often had to take the trip to the impound and pay just to get it back. Although it is unclear what the future will hold, the present situation leaves much to be desired. Students who manage to get a permit have to get to school early (around 7:30 a.m.) in order to get a parking spot within walking distance. After that, parking spots are only left in the West Edge lot—which is a two-minute bus ride from campus. Although getting close to campus is hard, finding a spot isn’t. There is always a spot somewhere, whether in West Edge or not. During the weekends, students can park in any lot on campus, but during the winter weekends, a parking ban cancels out this privilege. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Parking is UNH’s biggest problem....
Parking is UNH’s biggest problem. There are plenty of spaces, but they are so far away! If you are planning on living off campus and commuting, which I don’t suggest doing as a freshman—parking lots are always fun! You have to get there almost a half an hour before class to take the shuttle to campus. During my junior and senior years, I lived in Dover, which meant I had to drive to campus and find a parking spot every day. It really wasn’t that bad—I had morning classes and if you get there early, there are plenty of spots. Come midday, you’re fighting for spots. Parking isn’t really a problem, but convenience of parking is. The school is so good, though, we all just deal with it and complain to feel better! |
Anonymous says: |
It is extremely difficult to find...
It is extremely difficult to find a parking space if you arrive here after 8:30 in the morning. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking on campus is atrocious....
Parking on campus is atrocious. Sometimes commuters have to circle the parking lots waiting for a spot. People who live on campus and have a car must keep it in a lot, miles away. The University is making plans to fix this problem, perhaps by building garages, but this won’t be complete for many years. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking here sucks—don’t bring...
Parking here sucks—don’t bring your car. Getting tickets is expensive, costing $30 to $50, and you have to pay, or you don’t graduate. Having a parking permit makes it easier to park, but you’ll be stuck pretty far away. Everything is in walking distance anyway, and the buses are excellent. |
Anonymous says: |
It is easy to park on campus, but...
It is easy to park on campus, but you must have a permit. As a freshman, they say no one is allowed to have a permit. My freshman friends found places to park, but at a high cost. Some of my friends parked at a church for $200 a semester! |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
West Edge Parking lot
A-Lot
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
On the street before 6 p.m.
B-Lot
C-Lot Winter Parking Ban
After the first declared snow emergency in November or December, the University prohibits parking in most campus parking lots between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. This is so the lots can be plowed efficiently before classes begin for the day. There are some lots which are exempt from this rule, though. Check out www.unh.edu/transportation/programs/wpb/index.htm for more info.
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