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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $10
- Fire lane - $20
- Handicapped zone - $55
- No parking zone - $20
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
Parking permits run around $195. Many upperclassmen attempt to avoid purchasing a permit but end up accumulating many tickets throughout the year for not having one. If you’re going to park on campus often, it’s best to just buy a permit.
College Prowler Take
Parking at OU can be an absolutely horrendous experience. In fact, unless you’re willing to pay an outrageous amount of money to park at the student union or to pay off your parking tickets (the attendants actually get off on giving them), driving to class is not recommended. However, it is manageable to commute after your freshman year. Normally, you can get friends to drop you off, or weasel your way into a parking lot nearby your class. It is not unreasonable to walk the entire campus. Walking to your classes is a good way to stay in shape, especially your freshman year. Tuition and other fees that go along with attending college are expensive enough, so one needs to think about whether or not having a car on campus is worth the burden and expense that it costs in order to park on campus. This is not to mention the huge inconvenience of having to find parking spaces. Commuters obviously do not have a choice in driving to class, but if you live on campus, and you have a car, your best bet is to walk to your classes, and leave your car parked wherever it sits overnight. Students Speak Out
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OUKV says: University of Oklahoma 2013 Other  |
Parking on campus can be...
Parking on campus can be frustrating. Give yourself plenty of time to park before class because it can be really hit or miss. Freshmen can have cars, but the dorms are definitely within walking distance to all the buildings on campus, so there's no need for a freshman to drive to class. As an upperclassman, if you don't want to buy a commuter parking permit, you can park at the Lloyd Noble Center for free and take the shuttle to campus. The Lloyd Noble shuttles run every 5-10 minutes, so it's really convenient.
Parking: March 05, 2009
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OUKB says: University of Oklahoma 2016 Other |
The parking is good. Freshman can...
The parking is good. Freshman can bring one car. Parking spaces are limited, so don't expect a space that's close to the dorms. Parking permits are required, but if you have a disability or need to be very close to the front on the dorm area, there are special parking permits that allow this.
Parking: March 04, 2009
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txrichardson says: |
The parking at OU is really awful....
The parking at OU is really awful. There have been days when it would take more than an hour to find a spot to park. But there are buses that will take you to campus, which can be very convenient.
Parking: November 25, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
Parking is probably OU’s biggest...
Parking is probably OU’s biggest downfall, but from what I’ve heard, it is on every campus. They are currently in the process of trying to correct this problem by building a couple of parking garages and numerous other lots. It’s usually not that difficult to find a spot, and if you do get a ticket, you can appeal and get out of like the first 15 with just an e-mail to the department of transportation on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is okay; there’s a lot of...
Parking is okay; there’s a lot of parking near the dorms if you decide to bring a car. There are two parking garages on campus right now and another huge one that just opened not to long ago. So, parking is much better than it is at other large schools. |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
In the parking lot across from the dorms, or if you’re willing to pay $7 per day, the student union. Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
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