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Williams College - Parking - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are 11 student lots.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $120 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • Fire lane: $101
  • First-year violations: $50
  • Handicapped zone: $101
  • Parking on grass: Warning, then $50
  • Restricted parking zone: Warning, then $25
Best Places to Find a Spot Greylock and Perry
Good Luck Getting a Spot Here Around Goodrich

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Parking does not seem to be an issue at Williams, even though it could be improved. When people come to visit, parking becomes very important, so it is nice to know that people are satisfied with their visitor parking passes. The College has been working on ways to provide parking close enough to one’s residence so that students don't end up walking to their car for a longer time than they drive it.

As for the construction projects, the consequences are yet to be seen. Nevertheless, parking is not much of an issue because the campus is so small.

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Parking at Williams College

cszanton1

Political Science and Government '15

4.2
A-

Parking Is Not a Problem

First-year students may not bring their cars. Parking for upperclassmen is easy in college lots. One can only get a ticket for parking on the street for too long.

Mar 30, 2012

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jackatchue

Political Science and Government '15

3.1
B-

Parking

Parking on campus is a crap shoot. Sometimes you have to take a fairly long walk to your car.

Oct 30, 2011

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Parking at Williams College

astrophelstella

Philosophy '10

3.5
B

Got Fines?

Fines are severe and frequent. Williams tries to discourage car use, which makes sense because you really don't need a car. So in order to do this, they put the parking lots very far away. Permits are also expensive.

Summary: Don't bring a car. They are expensive here and you will pay.

Mar 25, 2011

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User rating for Williams College - Parking is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Getting a Parking Permit

Parking permits are available to everyone except first-year students. Visitors passes are also available, as well as temporary parking passes that are good for four weeks.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Campus Safety and Security
www.williams.edu/admin/security/rules/vehicle/index.php

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