Parking
Reserve Parking
Boston College has a limited number of off-street parking spaces for rent. These permits will be issued on a random lottery basis. Parking is only available at the Embassy Road and Strathmore/Orkney properties. Parking spaces are rented at $155 per month. The costs for different terms listed below.
*Increased beginning August 1, 2009
Summer (June and July)- $300
August 1 - August 14 (Applicable if you are in Graduate Housing) - $77.50*
Fall Semester - $697.50*
Spring Semester - $775.00*
Campus Parking
Students residing in Graduate Student Housing are not eligible for a Boston College campus resident parking permit. For additional campus parking information, applications and regulations, please visit their website: www.bc.edu/parking
Street Parking in Brighton
Street parking in Brighton is extremely restricted. Most areas require a neighborhood resident permit sticker issued by the City of Boston. Please note that possession of a city permit is not a guarantee of finding a parking space. To be eligible for a neighborhood resident permit, the vehicle must be registered in the State of Massachusetts.
If you wish to apply for a resident permit, please click here to visit the City of Boston: Transportation Department.
Transportation
Public transportation
All graduate student complexes are close to "Green Line" trains. Visit the MBTA site to learn about Boston's public transportation system.
Boston College Shuttle Service
This free shuttle is operated by Boston College and services the Chestnut Hill and Newton Campuses. The shuttle makes limited stops in the Brighton area. For more information on the Boston College Shuttle, including route information, please visit: http://www.bc.edu/shuttle
Properties Distance to BC
Grad Housing properties are located in close proximity to the Boston College main campus where you can walk or bike to campus.
1848 & 1850 Commonwealth Ave.
Distance to Main campus .9 miles
Distance to Newton campus/BC Law School 2.7 milesStrathmore/Orkney Roads
Distance to Main campus 1.1 miles
Distance to Newton campus/BC Law School 3.0 miles11 Embassy Road
Distance to Main campus .9 miles
Distance to Newton campus/BC Law School 2.6 miles
Other related information
Grad Housing Accommodations
Grad Housing Tenant Services
Boston College Shuttle Bus
MBTA Website