Virginia Commonwealth University
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Parking on and around VCU’s campus causes a major headache for all drivers. Freshmen are allowed to bring their cars to VCU, but it can sometimes be more of a problem than a convenience. When students need to go home or even go shopping, having a car is nice. However, parking in the garages is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students need to purchase parking permits the day they go on sale for a chance to get spots directly on campus. Permits are expensive, and some students who commute and need one can’t even afford it. When students live in an on-campus apartment, they receive one parking permit as part of their living expenses. Students use their VCU IDs to swipe in and out of their assigned garage. If you don’t have a pass and forget to bring your ID to prove you’re a student, it will cost five dollars.
 

There is on-street parking around campus that is limited to two-hour increments, and even that is hard to find. Students
can find some of the unlimited streets a few blocks from campus, but those spots tend to fill fast with professors and
University staff who don’t want to pay for parking either. Except in the parking decks, most parking around VCU is parallel. A lot of students who come to VCU are intimidated by parallel parking and get annoyed. It’s something you get used to—you just need to practice.
 

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morgandg93

Business Administration and Management '15

3.5

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Parking at VCU

I do not drive, but from what I've heard, parking is pretty okay at VCU. Most of my peers have been able to find parking spots, though sometimes it may take awhile. From what I hear though, it's worth it to purchase a parking pass instead of looking for free parking.

May 02, 2012

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vainkdgurl

Education '17

2.7

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Parking

right in down town richmond, lots of garages but no street parking

Apr 25, 2012

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gartrellza

Electrical and Electronics Engineering '15

1.2

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We have parking decks, but they are expensive. If you don't have a car you are better off. Free parking is very, very hard to find.

Feb 17, 2012

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