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Comparable Schools'
Parking Grades:
Quick StatsCommon Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $24 for registered vehicles, $42 for non-registered
- Fire lane - $42, plus $42 towing fee and a $3 daily storage fee
- Handicapped zone - $200 citation plus $42 towing fee and $3 daily storage fee
- No parking zone - $42, plus $42 towing fee and a $3 daily storage fee
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $162 per year for commuter
- $253 per year for non-commuter
Parking Permits
There are Commuter, Fraternity (only available to active brothers), Motorcycle, Non-commuter, Perimeter, and Staff permits. Students who do not register for these permits should register for an “E” tag, which is free, but does not legally allow parking anywhere. It will only reduce the fine because your vehicle is registered with UT.
College Prowler Take
It is rather expensive to obtain a parking pass at UT, and students describe the parking situation as inadequate and rarely reliable. Both the UTPD and City of Knoxville will issue parking tickets, and they can get pretty expensive with habitual parking violations. There are not many college campuses that offer a perfect parking environment, so it is one inconvenience you will have to bear anywhere. Parking is a classic gripe here at UT. There are even bumper stickers that voice the many parking woes of UT. It is all a game finding the good spots at the good times and avoiding tickets. Of course, if you do not come to UT with a vehicle, it is not your problem. If so, pay attention to which lots you are entitled to and those you are not, and plan ahead for walking distances and spot hunting. Remember, parking a large blue Hummer beside Ayres Hall is the fastest and easiest way to make a generous donation to Parking Services. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Parking is the only slightly...
Parking is the only slightly negative thing about UT. I’ll give it to you straight—they sell more non-commuter tags than there are spaces. Just the same, I was never stranded without a space to park. There will always be a garage, even if it’s a mile away. If you’re way out there, you can take Blinky (University van service) back to your dorm. They also give out parking tickets like candy if you don’t park where you’re supposed to park. It’s very clear where to park and where not to, so just follow the rules and you won’t get 12 tickets like my roommate and I did! Don’t worry too much—each ticket is $12, and you can sometimes argue your way out of one. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking will be a nightmare for...
Parking will be a nightmare for you if you are one of those people who must park right in front of your building. If you are okay with walking a short distance to get to and from your car when you park, it is no problem. |
Anonymous says: |
If you are a freshman considering...
If you are a freshman considering bringing a car to campus, you may want to reconsider. It is nice not dealing with the hassle and not having to keep up with your car. There won’t be much you will have to leave for anyway, since most everything you need is on campus. Chances are you can bum rides for everywhere else. |
Anonymous says: |
I’m not going to lie—parking...
I’m not going to lie—parking absolutely sucks. What can you do when you go to a school as large as UT? It’s not really a big deal unless you are a commuter, and as a freshman, you will have to live on campus where you really don’t need a car. By your sophomore year, you’ll get used to the campus to learn to work the system. I didn’t have my car first semester, and it wasn’t a problem at all. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is a nightmare—it’s...
Parking is a nightmare—it’s definitely the worst part of UT. There are not enough spaces by a long shot. I assume you will be living on campus, which is not as bad as being a commuter. On-campus students choose to walk to as many places as they can, even if they have cars. If you move your car, you are likely never to find another spot. If you don’t live on campus, you have to get to campus no less than 30 minutes before your class starts just to find parking, and you will no doubt have to walk three days to get from your car to your class. It’s like this on a lot of campuses, though, so don’t get too freaked. You learn to live with it. |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Spots in dorm parking lots are relatively easy to find in the late afternoon and on weekends. On weekdays at 9 a.m., they begin to fill up. On game day, you might as well be panning for gold in the Tennessee River. Parking spots will be nearly impossible to find. Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
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