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Parking

Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are many parking lots around campus along with six large parking structures near the dorms.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $50–$88 per month
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter:
  • Street cleaning:
  • Unauthorized parking:

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Access to parking spaces varies among types of housing. Parking passes for on-campus lots are valuable commodities among students, and they often resort to camping out in front of the Parking Services office in order to better their chances of receiving passes on dates of issuance. There is a limited amount of parking available on campus, which creates problems for students who need a safe place to keep their cars. Street parking is scarce and risky in a city overpopulated with motorists and occasional thieves. Off-campus residents living in buildings with full lots are usually forced to park far from home. The Parking Center, two blocks east of campus, is usually the last available lot for students with a USC parking pass. Although the Parking Center is secure from thieves and vandals, traveling to and from the massive structure is time consuming and can be scary at night.

Parking anywhere in LA is expensive and usually inconvenient. Parking tickets are inevitable and can easily add up to hundreds of dollars over the course of a semester. Some Greek houses offer free parking to members, which is considered a major benefit to being in a fraternity or sorority, and certain apartments in the area guarantee spaces for tenants. Aside from the lucky few who can park where they live without any hassle, most students with the option to park feel lucky to have a space at all.

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Parking at University of Southern California

bmi264

'13

Philosophy

4.2
A-

Parking in LA

I think the title explains it.. It's not pretty, but get a gold pass and you're good.. make sure you pick a strategic parking structure though... some of them fill up very quickly in the mornings like PSA.. but others like PSB are less popular and you'll find a spot fast

Feb 13, 2012

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Parking at University of Southern California

tpcampbell

'15

Broadcast Journalism

4.2
A-

Parking at School

Close to no one brings their car to school, because you don't need it! Everyone bikes, skateboards, of walks to, from, and on campus. I see no need to have a car, but if you want to go into town it would be helpful. There is public transportation that can get you into town though. I hear the parking permits are a little over priced, but what school's parking isn't?

Jan 13, 2012

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Parking at University of Southern California

anachang

'12

Sociology

0.0
F

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have to spend 8$ every day bc I didn't get prking pass

Nov 25, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Meter Parking: McClintock, Hoover, and Adams
Day Parking: $7 on campus for entire day, or $1.50 per hour.

Good Luck Finding Parking Here!
Anywhere on the street before, during, and directly after classes.

The Boot!
Too many unpaid tickets will get your car booted. This is a huge hassle, both financially and mentally.

Gassing Up
USC has a gas station next to the parking center that accepts USCards.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Trojan Transportation
620 West 35th St. PSX
(213) 740-3575
transnet.usc.edu/parking

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