Student Parking

Students are expected to read and comply with Boston College parking and traffic regulations.

Undergraduate parking is very limited. Freshman and Sophomore class are not eligible for a parking permit.

Graduate Students may apply for a parking permit through Agora Portal.  

Agora Portal

 

Pricing

Type

Cost Student Access Areas 2022-2023 Overnight Parking
SRF $705

Student Resident Fall

Main Campus: Beacon Garage Roof (4th floor only)

Yes, must relocate for  home football games
SR2

$705/semester

$1410/year

Student Resident Annual

Main Campus: Beacon Garage Roof (4th floor only)
Yes, must relocate for  home football games
SCA1 $705/semester

Student Commonwealth Ave.

2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only
Yes
SCA2

$705/semester

$1410/year

Student Commonwealth Annual

2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only
Yes
SGS $350/year

Graduate Student

Main Campus: Vanderslice, Hillside, Mods and Connell Parking lots. Beacon Garage (levels 1-3 white lined spaces only), Commonwealth Garage (levels 2-6 white lined spaces only), St. Ignatius Church white lined spaces Monday-Friday only

Brighton Campus: STM Library lot

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces

No
S-E $170/year

Evening Student

Main Campus: After 3PM only, Mods and Connell Parking lots. Beacon Garage (levels 1-3 white lined spaces only), Commonwealth Garage (levels 2-6 white lined spaces only), St. Ignatius Church: White lined spaces Monday-Friday only

Brighton Campus: After 3 p.m., STM Library lot

Newton Campus: After 3 p.m., white-lined spaces

No
S-C $964

Commuter Student

Main Campus: Mods and Connell Parking lots, Beacon Garage (levels 1-3 white lined spaces only), Commonwealth Garage (levels 2-6 white lined spaces only), St. Ignatius Church white lined spaces Monday-Friday only

Brighton Campus: STM Library lot

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces

No
POOL $180

Carpool Permit

M and R areas on Main Campus and Brighton Campus

Newton campus: White-lined spaces

No
SUMMER $95/week or $322 for the summer

Summer Semester Permit

Brighton Campus: STM Library lot

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces by Quonset Hut

Yes
SUMMER 2000 Comm Ave. $322 for the summer

Summer 2000 Comm Ave.

2000 Commonwealth Ave: Parking Garage only
Yes

Event & Other Parking Restrictions

Due to special events or snow, vehicles may be required to relocate.

All vehicles, including undergraduate resident permit vehicles, must be off campus by 11:00 p.m. the evening prior to scheduled home football games. Vehicles remaining on the Chestnut Hill campus after midnight will be towed. Students with resident permitted vehicles (SRF/SR2, TSR-2, and SGS-2) may park on the Newton Campus for home football games.

Be sure to monitor your BC Email for any communication regarding restricted parking.

Lost Permits

All lost permits must be reported to the Transportation and Parking Office before a new permit is obtained through the Office of Student Services. Filing a false report will result in the permit holder's forfeiture of future parking permit privileges from Boston College.

A replacement fee of $35 will be assessed for lost, stolen, or misplaced permits. Damaged permits will be replaced at no charge upon exchange of the original damaged permit.

 

Lost Proximity Cards

All lost proximity cards must be reported to the Transportation and Parking Office before a new permit is obtained through the Office of Student Services. Filing a false report will result in the permit holder's forfeiture of future parking permit privileges from Boston College.

A replacement fee of $20 will be assessed for lost, stolen, or misplaced permits. Damaged permits will be replaced at no charge upon exchange of the original damaged permit.

 

Summer permits are available to any student working, taking classes, or living on campus during the summer.

Students working on campus must provide written documentation from their department, including dates of employment. This should be on department letterhead and signed by the student's supervisor.

Option #1

Purchase a Permit for the Summer

  Parking Locations:

  • Main Campus - Mod lot and Connell lot
  • Newton Campus -  White-lined spaces
  • Brighton Campus - STM and Dance studio lot

Option #2

Purchase a Weekly Permit

Best for students, camp/conference attendees, and staff here for one summer session. Valid for one week after date of purchase. Cost is $95 per week.

Parking Locations:

  • Main Campus - Mod lot and Connell lot
  • Newton Campus -  White-lined spaces
  • Brighton Campus - STM and Dance studio lot


Temporary permits can be purchased for multiple weeks for those staying less than the entire summer.

Option #3

Pay Daily Rate at the Garage

Hourly parking is available in the Beacon and Commonwealth Garage for $6.00/hour and max of $28.00/day.

Overnight parking is allowed for visitors from May 6—August 29, 2023.