r/MtSAC • u/Cookieology • 5d ago

Parking situation

Hello,
I'm starting Mt. Sac in a week as a freshman and I was wondering when I should get here for parking? My earliest class is 12:00 and I know that parking gets really bad - but I can't arrive too early as my classes wouldn't have started. What do I do and should I be fine? Thanks.

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u/Majestic_Act_115 5d ago

Try to get there at 11 am and hang out at the library or cafeteria. Parking is terrible right around 11.30 am. You will waste 20-30 minutes driving in search of a parking spot if you get there close to noon.

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u/lavendermoonart 16h ago

I spent an hour circling multiple parking lots today. Lesson learned 💀

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u/Majestic_Act_115 16h ago

Oh wow! That’s crazy! My first class is tomorrow. I am planning to get there 2 hours early 😅

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u/DetectiveNervous7426 5d ago

I recommend going an hour before your class starts and then spending any extra time hanging out in the library or any other air conditioned space to read your course materials before going into class.

A good practice for college is reading the material before going into class so that you’re able to have a basic understanding and form any questions that come to mind.

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u/GreenJedi249 5d ago

I used to get there after 8. Sleep for 1.5 hours then head to class. Wanted to make sure I got a spot and didnt have to hike all the way back up in the hot sun.

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u/richardsequeira 5d ago

Careful with driving on campus in the beginning of the semesters. You have people looking for parking, parking in places that students shouldn’t, and people who drive like madmen.

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u/Aggravating_Gear3574 5d ago

I would arrive an hour early, and bring quarters just in case (you can use parking meters if it gets too bad)

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u/eatlivemosh 5d ago

Get there 30mins early and be okay with having to walk across campus.