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.
Permit pick up is at Student Services in Lyons Hall.
Permit Types & Eligibility
Students eligible to keep a car on campus are required to register their vehicles with the University. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for each permit type below.
SRF/SR2 or SCA/SCA-2: Campus resident undergraduate student permits are only available to juniors and seniors receiving academic credit required for graduation through a Boston College sponsored field practicum, clinical or three-credit internship in areas not accessible by public transportation. Confirmation from the practicum office or program advisor is required.
The allotment for these permits is very limited. Permit location assigned based on availability. Students with jobs off campus are expected to use public transportation. Freshman and Sophomore class are not eligible for a parking permit unless granted a medical accomodation by the Office of Disability Services.
Once an undergraduate student is approved for a parking permit, they will receive an email from the Transportation & Parking office with instructions on how to register their vehicle and when to pick up the permit decal. Permit pick up is at Student Services in Lyons Hall.
SC: Commuter permits are available to undergraduate students living off campus at a radius greater than one mile from public transportation lines. Students living in the following cities or towns do not meet this commuter distance requirement and will not qualify for a commuter parking permit:
- Allston
- Boston
- Brighton
- Brookline
- Chestnut Hill
Students are expected to use their personal academic-year address, not the address of a family or friend, when applying for a parking permit. Those failing to honestly provide an accurate academic-year address for parking permit application risk disciplinary action, including loss of parking privileges at Boston College without a refund. At time of application, an undergraduate commuter student must submit:
- Commuter Permit application (download a PDF version of the application)
- Proof of Insurance listing the student as an insured driver of the registered vehicle
- Vehicle registration in the undergraduate student's name or that of an immediate family member
- Proof of qualifying residency in the undergraduate's name, such as a lease, bank statement, or utility bill
SGS: Permits are available to students currently enrolled in any of Boston College's graduate programs or the Boston College Law School.
SE: Evening permits are available to students currently enrolled in the Woods College of Advancing Studies or in any of Boston College's graduate programs who park on campus only after 3 p.m.
Graduate and Evenings students may register for a permit at any point of the semester via Agora Portal > Accounts and Personal Infomation > Parking Permits & Citations
POOL: Carpool permits are available to graduate and law school students who commuter together throughout the year. The goal of the carpool permit is to reduce the number of vehicles on campus with the incentive of getting access to reserved areas for a reduced cost.
* To register for a carpool permit, both individuals must bring both vehicle registrations in person to student services in Lyons hall and one permit will be assigned to the account
SE: Evening permits are available to students currently enrolled in the Woods College of Advancing Studies or in any of Boston College's graduate programs who park on campus only after 3 p.m.
Pricing
Type | Cost | Student Access Areas 2023-2024 | Overnight Parking |
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| SRF | $730 | Undergraduate Student Resident FallMain Campus: Beacon Garage Roof (4th floor only) | Yes, must relocate for home football games |
| SR2 | $1460/year | Undergraduate Student Resident AnnualMain Campus: Beacon Garage Roof (4th floor only) | Yes, must relocate for home football games |
| SCA1 | $730 | Undergraduate Student Commonwealth Ave.2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only | Yes |
| SCA2 | $1460/year | Undergraduate Student Commonwealth Annual
2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only | Yes |
| SGS | $370/year | Graduate StudentMain Campus: Mod lot, Connell lot, and Yawkey lot. Beacon Garage (white lined spaces on levels 1-3), Commonwealth Garage (white lined spaces on levels 2-6). St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice white lined spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm ONLY. Brighton Campus: STM Library and Dance studio lot. Newton Campus: White-lined spaces | No |
| S-E | $179/year | Evening StudentMain Campus: After 3PM only - Mod lot, Connell lot, and Yawkey lot. Beacon Garage (white lined spaces on levels 1-3), Commonwealth Garage (white lined spaces on levels 2-6). St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice white lined spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm ONLY. Brighton Campus: After 3 p.m., STM Library lot Newton Campus: After 3 p.m., white-lined spaces | No |
| S-C | $998/year | Commuter StudentMain Campus: Mod lot, Connell lot, and Yawkey lot. Beacon Garage (white lined spaces on levels 1-3), Commonwealth Garage (white lined spaces on levels 2-6). St. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice white lined spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm ONLY. Brighton Campus: STM Library lot Newton Campus: White-lined spaces | No |
| POOL | $186/year | Carpool PermitM and R areas on Main Campus and Brighton Campus Newton campus: White-lined spaces | No |
| SUMMER | $95/week or $338 for the summer | Summer PermitMain Campus: Mods, Yawkey, and Connell Rec Center lots Brighton Campus: STM Library lot Newton Campus: White-lined spaces by Quonset Hut | Yes |
| SUMMER 2000 Comm Ave. | $338 for the summer |
Summer 2000 Comm Ave.2000 Commonwealth Ave Parking Garage
(Residents Only) | Yes |
Parking maps
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 Parking
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
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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 $95 per week (includes overnight parking). Parking Locations:
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Option #3
| Pay Daily Rate
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Temporary & Break Parking
Students in need of short-term parking may request a temporary 1-week parking permit to park on campus (includes overnight parking).
Students may store their vehicles on campus during school breaks. Temporary parking is available for Thanksgiving break, Winter break, Easter, Spring break, and Senior week.