For the nearly 1,500 students who live on campus, worrying about gas, unexpected fl at tires and other unforeseen parking woes is not a problem. However, for commuter students, those issues, particularly parking, can transform a smooth morning into a honking-coffeespilling-I-had-my-blinker-on-and-claimed-this-spot-already-so-keep-looking tornado of a morning.
Getting to class on time depends heavily on finding the right parking space at the right time. Knowing where and how to park is key. This is a crash-course: Parking 101.
The NSU SharkCard is needed to gain access to almost all student-designated parking lots on campus. Faculty, staff and student parking decals are required for parking on campus, except where visitor parking spaces are marked. However, students are prohibited from parking in visitor spaces. Parking decals can be obtained at the One-Stop Shop on the first floor of the Horvitz Administration Building.
Having a proper decal and a SharkCard is the first step toward stress-free parking. Every building on campus has corresponding parking spaces. There is a parking garage north of the Parker building. Those visiting the library can park at the garage located northwest of the library’s roundabout. NSU students are permitted to park there on the second, third and fourth floors. The first floor is reserved for public visitors. There is also a parking lot directly north of the Carl DeSantis Building.
Medical students can park at the garage located on the east side of the Terry Administration Building. The Maltz Psychology Building has a parking lot on its north side. Law students can park in the lot directly north of the Shepard Broad Law Center.
The Horvitz Administration Building has extensive parking lots on its north and south ends. The Don Taft University Center also has several choices for parking on its east side. The Athletics and Student Affairs Building has parking lots on its west and south sides, and the Mailman-Hollywood Building has one on its south side.
For overflow and events, there are extra parking lots west and north of the parking garage.
Now you can find your way around the campus and its parking spaces but you still need to pass the midterm and final for Parking 101 — surviving each semester without getting a parking violation ticket.
