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Quick StatsStudent Parking Lot
Yes - There are multiple lots on the South 40 and near the fraternities.
Common Parking Tickets
- Expired meter - $10
- Fire lane - $20
- Handicapped zone - $50
- No parking zone - $20–$25
- Parking without a permit - $25
Freshmen Allowed to Park
No
Approximate Parking Permit CostParking Permits
Faculty and grad students both receive priority selection for parking permits. Parking permits come in several different varieties—Yellow (student parking), Red (priority parking), Blue (dorm lots only), and night/weekend. There are also evening passes for commuters, as well as monthly and daily passes for visitors or those who will have their car on campus for only a short time.
College Prowler Take
While there isn’t much of an excuse to drive to campus every day (except for those few students who actually live far from the Hilltop), when it becomes necessary, parking offers few major difficulties. It’s best to avoid the main parking lot next to Mallinckrodt and the psychology building, though. Even if you find a spot there, without a parking permit you are guaranteed to receive a ticket in under 90 minutes. Parking permits cost way more than they should, but they remain reasonable compared to many campuses. Students can choose permits for the dorms, main campus, and restricted parking spots.
Besides the official parking lots, there are a number of spots to be had with coin-operated meters, and it’s feasible to get by parking once in a while without a permit (especially when you calculate that it would take more than 30 expired-meter tickets to equal the price of a parking pass!). For example, the gorgeous, tree-lined street leading to Brookings Hall has several spots, as does Forsyth Boulevard, right beside main campus. Still, the least stressful way to get to campus is to walk or bike. The colder and the wetter it is, the more the cars come out, and the more difficult it becomes to find a spot. Students Speak Out
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WasLG says: Washington University in St. Louis 2015 Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies  |
There are many garages on campus,...
There are many garages on campus, so parking is not that bad. However, getting a permit is pretty pricey.
Parking: March 18, 2009
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WasBM says: Washington University in St. Louis 2016 Psychology |
People don't drive at Wash U....
People don't drive at Wash U. Freshmen can't bring cars.
Parking: March 17, 2009
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WasAF says: Washington University in St. Louis 2013 Business |
The parking is pretty good....
The parking is pretty good. Freshmen aren't allowed to bring cars, but there are ways to sneak them in.
Parking: March 02, 2009
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WasZK says: Washington University in St. Louis 2015 Arts, Visual and Performing |
I don't drive, so i'm not sure how...
I don't drive, so i'm not sure how hard it is to park. I think there are usually open spaces, but freshman can't bring cars.
Parking: February 28, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
When you move off-campus, most of...
When you move off-campus, most of the apartments are in walking-distance from campus, so having a car isn’t necessary. Of course, it’s always nice to be able to get away when you need to and drive around. There’s an above-ground metro system in the city, as well. There are also campus buses that run regularly to different areas off campus (the grocery store, the mall, etc). And at night, there’s a campus shuttle service where you can call a special number and tell the operator where you are, then they come and pick you up and drop you off wherever you want to go. It’s totally free and really convenient when you feel lazy! Most of the drivers are other students. |
Did You Know?Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
The Whitaker BME parking lot
University Circle in front of beautiful Brookings Hall (It’s 30-minute parking, but who’s checking?)
Along Forsyth Boulevard, next to the meters
Brookings Drive Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
In front of Mallinckrodt Warning
If you accumulate three or more parking tickets, you’d better watch out! Your car will get this nice bright orange sticker (very hard to peel off) that marks you as “on the verge”—that is, if you acquire another parking violation, your car will be towed and only returned after paying a mammoth fee.
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