Wake Forest University
- Parking

No Parking, No Class!

The parking service employees are generally rude and there are limited spaces. Many students complain that they have even missed class due to the lack of available parking spaces.

Parking Is Okay

Freshmen must park at the satellite parking lot that is about a 20 minute walk from most classes. Upperclassmen must battle for on-campus parking - which is mostly limited except for the large parking lot near Wait Chapel - a bit far from the academic buildings, but the walk can be achieved in 8-10 minute speed-walk.

Pricey and Inconvenient for Freshman

Freshman are required to park off campus, and the permit is $300. You can bring your car on campus during the evenings and weekends, and there is a shuttle that runs between the lot and campus. Otherwise, it's about a 20 min. walk. I wouldn't say that a car is necessary, but campus can sometimes get stifling and it's nice to be able to get away. There are enough regional students that chances are, if you don't have a car, you'll know someone who does. I personally think that the permits and tickets are too expensive; a ticket can easily run $50. There are free off campus spots for commuter students. The on-campus permits for upperclassmen are $500.