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Valparaiso University - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are 27 student lots (mostly for commuters) spread around campus).
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $60 per semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Driving or parking on grass: $25
  • Fire lane: $50
  • Handicapped zone: $50
  • No parking zone: $50

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking, at times, causes a lot of stress and frustration, especially when students are searching for a spot close to a residence hall or a class that they are late for. The lots are not necessarily right next to any buildings because they are placed on the edges of campus. The University is attempting to make Valpo primarily a walking campus, and that is ultimately the best way to get around. No matter where you park, you are going to have to walk to get anywhere, so unless you are a commuter, a car is not beneficial for getting around campus.

VUPD is in charge of issuing parking passes and ticketing, but officers have admitted that VUPD does not limit the number of passes based on the number of parking spaces available to students.Thus, during the busiest times of the day, it will take a while to find an open parking spot, especially one near the desired destination.

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Parking at Valparaiso University

jwelzen1

'13

History

4.2
A-

Above Average Parking

Most students attending VU usually live on campus. Therefore, they don't always have a car they need to find a parking spot for. It can be difficult to find a parking spot in certain places if there is an event going on but otherwise there are relatively few problems with parking. Permits are rather pricey but not as horrible as they could be.

Mar 07, 2011

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Parking at Valparaiso University

dbonk

'11

Physical Sciences

3.1
B-

Difficult to Describe

There is some parking, but it's easier to just walk to class. And the parking pass for parking in designated areas of campus are damn expensive.

Jul 28, 2010

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Parking at Valparaiso University

adalpini

'12

Business

2.7
C+

Average Parking

For the number of students at Valpo, there are a good number of parking spots. However, parking passes are expensive and Freshman typically are not allowed cars on campus. There is one parking garage.

Apr 22, 2010

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How convenient is off-campus parking?

Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Freshmen may obtain permits if they live 500 or more miles from Valpo, or if they have an off-campus job. Resident permits (sophomores and juniors) are available to any and all upperclassmen. Senior parking permits are available only to those students with senior class standing, and allow those students to park in resident or commuter parking areas. Commuter permits are available to any and all enrolled students who live off campus, including fraternity members.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:

  • Large lot across from the Union
  • Anywhere between 5 p.m. and 2 a.m.
  • LaPorte Avenue

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!

  • Guild/Memorial lot during a basketball game
  • Outside Brandt and Wehrenberg halls
  • Directly outside Scheele is also difficult since it is so near the Freshman Residential Halls, and the school did not allocate a large amount of parking spaces there.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Valparaiso University Police Department
816 Union St.
(219) 464-5430
www.valpo.edu/vupd

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