Faculty and staff at Boston College who drive vehicles to the University are required to register their vehicles and display a valid BC parking permit decal on the windshield. Permits are valid June - May 31 and must be renewed every academic year and picked up at Student Services in Lyons Hall (Room 103).
All vehicles must be moved off the Chestnut Hill campus by 11 p.m. the evening prior to scheduled home football games. All vehicles remaining on the Chestnut Hill campus after midnight will be towed at the owner's expense.
Faculty & Staff Permits
Employee parking permits are limited to current employees on the Boston College payroll system. It is the responsibility of the employee to register and display the permit decal on the windshield for access to the Boston College campus.
- There is a limit of one permit per employee at any one time.
- Permits will not be granted or renewed if unpaid campus parking citations are on record.
- Permits are available for purchase throughout the year and the price is prorated based on start date.
- Employee parking permits are designed to allow flexibility for use on up to three vehicles registered, as long as no more than one vehicle is parked on campus at a time. The movable decal can be peeled and stuck to any clean windshield interior numerous times without being damaged. If the permit decal should fail to adhere or tear during the course of the year, please return the damaged permit to Student Services for replacement at no cost to you.
- Employees who would like to discontinue payment for a parking permit must return the Boston College parking permit to Student Services for closing of his/her parking permit account.
Request a permit:
Full-time faculty and staff may apply for campus parking permits at any time utilizing the parking portal. The total permit fee will be prorated based on purchase date and past months (if any) will not be charged. Payments will automatically be deducted every pay period (weekly or monthly) as long as the employee is in the University payroll system (including vacation periods, paid sick time, and other paid absences), through the end of the academic year or until permit is cancelled.
Adjunct faculty, part-time staff, visiting scholars, post docs, and temporary pool employees may obtain parking permits for a limited duration at a prorated price. Payments can be made by check or money order made payable to Boston College.
Permit types and cost:
Type | Cost | Faculty/Staff Access Areas 2025-2026 | Overnight Parking |
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| G | $395/year | Main Campus: Mod lot, Connell Rec. Center Parking lot, Yawkey lot. Robsham wall and Hillside dorms. White lined spaces in Beacon Garage levels 1-3 and Commonwealth Garage levels 2-6. St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice lots Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. only. 300 Hammond. Brighton Campus: White lined spaces by Cadigan Alumni Center, Simboli Hall, Dance studio, 129 Lake roadway lots, and Frates Center lot. Newton Campus: White lined spaces of Stuart lot, Keys lot, and Quonset Hut. | Yes, for work related reasons only |
| R | $734/year | Main Campus: All G areas as well as yellow lined spaces in Beacon Garage levels 1-3 and Commonwealth Garage levels 2-7. St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice lots Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. only, Middle Campus access 5:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Brighton Campus: White or Yellow lined G posted areas. Newton Campus: White or Yellow lined G posted areas. | Yes, for work related reasons only |
| M | $775/year | Main Campus: All G and R areas, College Road, Upper Campus, Hammond Triangle. St Ignatius Church and Vanderslice lots Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. only. Brighton Campus: Posted M areas, St. Clement's, 129 Lake front, Cadigan Newton Campus: Yellow lined spaces | Yes, for work related reasons only |
| A | $972/year | Main Campus: All areas except "J" posted areas. St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice lots Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. only. Brighton Campus: All areas except "SJB" posted areas. Newton Campus: Yellow lined G posted areas | Yes, for work related reasons only |
| Carpool | $198/year | Main Campus: All R and M areas. Brighton Campus: All R and M areas. Newton Campus: Yellow lined spaces | Yes, for work related reasons only |
A & M Permit Eligibility Requirements
| A | Eligible if hired prior to 1989 |
| M | Chestnut Hill Campus or College road - Eligible if hired prior to 1999 |
| M | Hammond Triangle - Eligible if hired prior to 1999 |
| M | St. Clement's - Eligible if hired prior to 2010 |
| M | 129 Lake St. - Eligible if hired prior to 2010 |
Parking Maps
Filter by permit type on these interactive maps to see corresponding parking areas on each campus.
New Hire Information
It may take up to one week for your account to be activated. In the meantime, a free one-week temporary pass is available at the Transportation & Parking Office for newly hired faculty and staff to park in the “G” permit areas listed below (excludes garages):
- Chestnut Hill Campus: Mod lot and Connell Rec Center lots. Hillside lots, Robsham wall.
- Newton Campus: White lined spaces of Stuart lot, Keys lot, and Quonset Hut.
- Brighton Campus: White lined spaces by Cadigan Alumni Center, Simboli Hall, Dance studio, 129 Lake roadway lots, and Frates Center lot.
* Parking in the garages using this temporary parking permit costs $28/day.
Please bring all of your vehicle information (make, model, color, year, plate number, and state registered) to the Transportation and Parking office to receive the temporary permit.
To expedite this process, you may email the Transportation and Parking office at transportation@bc.edu with your vehicle information ahead of your start date and the temporary permit will be prepared.
Lost Permits & Prox Cards
All lost permits and proximity cards must be reported to the Transportation and Parking Office before a new permit or card can be 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.
Permits
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.
Proximity Cards
A replacement fee of $20 will be assessed for lost, stolen, or misplaced prox cards. Damaged prox cards will be replaced at no charge upon exchange of the original damaged card.
Overnight Parking
Employees traveling on work-related business may store their vehicles overnight in the Commonwealth Avenue or Beacon Street Garage in permit designated areas. Employees must contact the Transportation and Parking by email (transportation@bc.edu) at least 24 hours prior to leaving. Please include your vehicle information and parking location.
Storage during a home football gameday is subject to approval by the Provost's Office.
Summer Parking
Option #1 | Purchase a Permit for the Summer
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Option #2 | Purchase a Weekly PermitBest for students, camp/conference attendees, and staff here for one summer session. Valid for one week after date of purchase. Can be purchased for multiple weeks for those staying less than the entire summer. Cost is $100 per week (includes overnight parking). Parking Locations:
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Option #3
| Pay Daily Rate
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