Parking at Monash

[sxcalexc]

Hey all, top of the evenin' to ya.

I'm wondering what the deal is with parking at Monash (clayton campus). Do I have to order a 'spot' now, how does it work? I don't have my P's yet() so I won't be driving 'till mid-year or so. Is it possible to buy one then or do I have to purchase/book a spot before the year starts? What's the parking like if you don't buy a card? Finally, of course, there is the question of price. Any guidance is appreciated 

[methodsboy]

from looking at the course information booklet, it said that "parking at clayton campus is free".

[Electioneering]

I heard it's around $2-300 a year for a permit.

[excal]

You will be able to buy a permit for Semester 2 only at half the normal rate (so you'd be paying $185 or so). That being said, the half year permits are issued only on an availability basis - generally speaking there will be some available.

Parking at Uni (in 'student' blue permit zones) is free only during the holidays and the exam period. Parking during the semester is not free.

If you have a friend that lives near to you, consider carpooling. It makes the journey less boring, it's better for the environment, you save money from (presumably) halving your driving cost and from not having to buy a permit (they give free car parking for carpoolers) and you park closer to campus. They only issue is that you might have to go to uni at earlier times than usual or leave later - but you can use this time to study or just sleep! It's a win-win-win-minor loss in my opinion!

[sxcalexc]

Thanks Excal that helps.

[chlloe]

I know its around $160 for Peninsula.

You can buy fromthe 16th of Feb

[Fyrefly]

Clayton and Caulfield cost monies.

I think Gippsland has free parking.