Mcovington3791

is there parking for freshman? If so where?

unusualyou13

I don't think there is a certain area, you just get a permit and you can park anywhere with it (although I could be wrong, but I didn't really see any designated numbers, just a bunch of "reserved parking" signs for students/faculty). Upperclassmen are giving priority and word is finding parking places is tough.

ncmomX2

All taken from NCSU website:

Question
Can freshman get parking permits? If not, where can I park my car that is safe?

Answer
Parking is very tight on campus, now more than ever with all the construction. Freshman are allowed to have cars on campus, but permits are assigned on a seniority basis. This means upperclass students have priority - and you probably will not get one when you first arrive on campus.

Transportation suggests that students register for parking permits when they register for courses on MyPack each semester. In the event permits are available after offering them to upperclass students, freshman will be given the opportunity to purchase them. Freshmen will be notified via their email address on file with Registration & Records. For more information, visit the NC State Transportation website. There is a wealth of information on the site, particularly under the Student Parking link. If you wish to speak with someone in person regarding your specific needs, you can call transportation at (919) 515-3424.


Resident freshmen may purchase a resident storage permit; commuting freshmen may purchase Varsity Lot commuter parking. The resident storage permit is not recommended for students who require quick access to their vehicles; i.e., off campus jobs, but for students who want access to their vehicles on weekends or trips home
Resident freshmen are only eligible for an "RS" (resident storage) permit. This permit is a good option for resident students who need access to a vehicle occasionally or for trips home. Resident storage is located on Centennial Campus; and served by the Wolfline bus service.

Other commuter options include using the park and ride system and riding the Wolfline, or purchasing a parking space from private, non-University affiliated Off-Campus Parking Vendors.

Lots
NCSU Transportation maintains approximately 19,000 parking spaces; demand exceeds available parking space. Commuting students are encouraged to explore other alternatives - ride the Wolfline and utilize park and ride lots (no permit required). Resident students who are not offered permits and don't need daily access to a vehicle are encouraged to apply for an "S" storage permit. The storage lot is served by the university bus service, Wolfline.

Off-Campus Parking
Students who do not receive parking permits may use off-campus private lots for parking.

North Carolina State University is not affiliated with any of the providers of off-campus parking. All parking arrangements for these locations must be made directly with the independent contractor. Students who opt to purchase off-campus parking are encouraged to ask the private vendors questions about lighting, security, and proximity to campus.

Private Parking Providers Charlie Mosley
(919) 876-3010

E.A.G.O.
(919) 274-3963

YMCA
(919) 832-6601

McLaurin Parking
(919) 833-7522

VAL-PARK
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(919) 821-7444

Valentine Parking
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(919) 834-5180

Mcovington3791

great. my parents are still contemplating me driving my first semester...

PackMom

S parked at Val-Park for two years. It's very a very close walk..right by University Towers. I don't know about the other off campus parking rentals but with Val-Park, all the spaces are numbered and your parking sticker number coincides with the space. So you don't have to ride 'round and 'round looking for any empty spot. You have your own spot.

ncmomX2

Thanks, that's good to know. It is expensive though. $250-$400 per semester. I am going to let my son take his car. It's important to him and I figure if he has a car, he just might get home now and then! LOL!

wolfpackmom

My daughter parked in Val Lot for a year, and its a pain but better than no parking at all. You can park on campus after 5 on Friday, but you better move your car by 6 a.m. or you will get a ticket.

ncmomX2

wolfpackmom....why is it a pain? And it appears they have 3 lots, do you recommend one over another ( if you remember)?

wolfpackmom

My daughter lived in Lee Hall, and the Val lot she used was the one by University Towers. It was not a far walk. But the lot is not paved, its gravel (or is was back in 2006) so walking in high heals was a pain. If you are a guy, I guess this is not a problem.

PackMom

^^S drives a pick-up truck and rarely wears high heels so it wasn't bad for him,lol
He was in the lot that was the very closest to Univ. Towers and had a spot very close to the front of the lot. I think the spaces are just randomly assigned based on availability. We reserved his spot early on, definitely before h.s grad.