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Parking is not a problem at UPS. Heavy morning traffic to campus might cause you to worry about finding a space, but once you arrive on campus, you will realize that there are ample lots close to all of the buildings. Because the campus itself is relatively small, you are probably used to walking farther from the parking garage to the mall than you will have to walk from your car to the classroom at UPS. Approximately 44 percent of students, living both on and off campus, have a car.

Parking is such a breeze that many students are shocked to learn that their friends at state schools are paying several hundred dollars to get a permit—and even that does not guarantee they will get a spot. Puget Sound students simply have to register their car with Security Services and it is free for them to park in any of the several lots on campus. The lots are relatively secure, and it is not uncommon for students to leave their vehicles in one space until late in the evening. Use caution though, and leave your vehicle in a well-lit area; break-ins do occur, and anyone’s car can be vulnerable. Also, know which spaces are reserved, know where the no-parking or staff zones are. There are no meters on campus, or nearby for that matter. I will say this: parking tickets are a nasty little surprise to find on your windshield after a long day.

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hgson

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

4.6

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No Need for Car, Free Parking

Parking is free. You just need to sign in with campus security and register your car and they will provide a sticker to put in your rear window. However, even cars that do not have this sticker probably won't get fined. There are abundant parking spaces. However, a car is certainly not necessary (if you have a meal plan on campus). Everything is within walking distance except for groceries.

Apr 06, 2012

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ltucker

Political Science and Government '15

4.2

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Lots of Options

One thing that is very good about UPS is the fact that freshmen are allowed cars on campus. Having a car is definitely really helpful to have to get to Seattle or even to downtown Tacoma. As far as I know, registration isn't all that expensive. I have had friends who get tickets for not having registration but even then they are only $20 per ticket. It is pretty easy to have a car on campus.

Mar 25, 2012

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leahjewett

Psychology '13

4.2

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Ehh...

It's free to park on campus, but if you forget to register it sucks. The tickets aren't that pricey and it's easy to talk your way out. As long as you don't park in campus, you are good

Mar 16, 2012

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