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Student Parking Lot
Yes - There are two resident lots on the north end of campus, commuter lots on either side of the Cintas Center, and one lot next to the Commons.
Common Parking Tickets
- Fire lane - $100
- Handicapped zone - $50
- No parking zone - $50
- No valid permit - $20
Freshmen Allowed to Park
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
- $100 for commuters
- $140 for residents
Parking Permits
All students, faculty, employees and guests must have a valid parking permit at all times on campus.
College Prowler Take
Lack of adequate parking is one of the major gripes heard around campus. Most of the lots rest atop a large hill overlooking the layout of the campus, and unless you’re lucky enough to grab a spot in one of the coveted lower lots such as R-1, it’s going to be a long hike to wherever you’re trying to go. Parking tickets and fines at and around Xavier are as steep as the hill on R-2, ranging from $20 to $50! However, the parking is well organized, with designated lots for residents and commuters and corresponding stickers that ensure everyone parks where they’re supposed to.
Luckily, even if you park your car what seems like light-years away from where you need to be, the campus police will make sure it’s safe. Positioning patrol cars in the parking lots after dark, the police make their presence felt to thwart any would-be window-smashing stereo thieves. There are also cameras near all of the on-campus lots, making it even harder for such vandals to ruin your day.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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Anonymous says:  |
It’s not very easy to find...
It’s not very easy to find parking, unless you live in the Village. The Commons and the dorms are always packed, even on the weekends. |
Anonymous says: |
Parking is not a problem. The...
Parking is not a problem. The longest walk to your car might be 10 minutes, if you were walking from all the way on the other side of campus. |
Anonymous says: |
The parking situation at Xavier is...
The parking situation at Xavier is hell. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s easy to park, unless you mind...
It’s easy to park, unless you mind being out in the middle of nowhere. Otherwise, it’s crowded. |
Anonymous says: |
There is enough parking for...
There is enough parking for everyone on campus. There are two main residential lots for the students living in the dorms. Students will have to walk up a rather steep hill if they cannot find a spot in the lower lot. There is commuter parking all around the campus, and I have not heard any complaints about not being able to find a spot. |
Did You Know?
Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
• “The hill,” also known as R-2
• C-2, the lot next to the Cintas Center
• South lot on Dana
Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
• The lower resident lot (R-1)
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