Students eligible to keep a car on campus are required to register their vehicles with the University and display a valid ¾«Æ·vAÆ·ÌìÌÃÃÜÌÒ parking permit decal on the windshield.ÌýPermits may be picked up at Student Services in Lyons Hall (Room 103). Please note:ÌýUndergraduate parking at ¾«Æ·vAÆ·ÌìÌÃÃÜÌÒ is very limited, and first-year and sophmore classes are not eligible for parking permits.Ìý

All vehicles, including undergraduate resident permit vehicles, must be off campus by 11 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 vehiclesÌý(SRF/SR2, TSR-2, and SGS-2) may park on the Newton Campus for home football games.Ìý

Student Permits

All student permit-holders are expected to read and comply with Boston College parking and traffic regulations, and may be required to relocate their vehicles due to special events or snow.ÌýBe sure to monitor your ¾«Æ·vAÆ·ÌìÌÃÃÜÌÒ email for any communication regarding restricted parking.

Learn more about the eligibility requirements for each permit type below.

Permit types and cost:

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Type

CostStudent Access Areas 2025-2026Overnight Parking
SRF$780

Undergraduate Student Resident - Fall

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

Yes, must relocate forÌý home football games
SR2$1,560/year

Undergraduate Student Resident - Annual

Main Campus:ÌýBeacon Garage Roof (4th floor only)
Yes,Ìýmust relocate forÌý home football games
SCA1$780

Undergraduate Student 2000 Comm. Ave. - Fall

2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only
Yes
SCA2$1,560/year

Undergraduate Student 2000 Comm. Ave. - Annual

2000 Commonwealth Ave.: Parking Garage only
Yes
SGS$395/year

Graduate Student

Main Campus: Mod lot, Connell Rec. Center 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 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ONLY.

Brighton Campus: STM Library and Dance studio lot.

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces

No
S-E$195/year

Evening Student

Main Campus:ÌýAfter 3PM only -ÌýMod lot, Connell Rec. Center lot, and Yawkey lot. Beacon Garage (white lined spaces on levels 1-3), Commonwealth Garage (white lined spaces on levels 2-6).ÌýSt. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice white lined spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5:30 p.m. ONLY.

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

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

No
SC$1,065/year

Undergraduate Commuter Student

Main Campus:ÌýMod lot, Connell Rec. Center lot, and Yawkey lot. Beacon Garage (white lined spaces on levels 1-3), Commonwealth Garage (white lined spaces on levels 2-6).ÌýSt. Ignatius Church and Vanderslice white lined spaces Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ONLY.

Brighton Campus: STM Library lot

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces

No
POOL$198/year

Carpool Permit

M and R areas onÌýMain CampusÌýandÌýBrighton Campus

Newton campus: White-lined spaces

No
SUMMER$100/week or $360 full summer

Summer Permit

Main Campus:ÌýMods, Yawkey, and Connell Rec. Center lots

Brighton Campus: STM Library lot

Newton Campus: White-lined spaces by Quonset Hut

Yes
SUMMER 2000 Comm Ave.$360

Ìý

Summer 2000 Comm Ave.

2000 Commonwealth AveÌýParking Garage

Ìý

(Residents Only)

Yes

Parking Maps

Filter by permit type on these interactive maps to see corresponding parking areas on each campus.

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

Only students with an active ¾«Æ·vAÆ·ÌìÌÃÃÜÌÒ permit may park overnight at their permitted location.ÌýAll students may request overnight parking through the Temporary Parking Permit Request form for a maximum of three weeks.

Undergraduate Students

  • SRF and SR-2Ìý Permit: Beacon Street Garage
  • SCAF and SCA-2 Permit:Ìý2k garage/2000 Commonwealth Avenue
  • SBF and SB-2 Permit: Brighton Campus
  • SGS-2 Permit: Only by medical exceptions, usually park in Commonwealth Avenue Garage

Graduate Students

Only Graduate RAs living on campus are eligible to park overnight on campus.

  • SGS-2 Permit: Parking location varies per housing assignments.

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
Summer permits are available to any student working, taking classes, or living on campus during the summer. Cost is $360 (includes overnight parking).

Parking Locations:

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


Option #2
Purchase a Weekly Permit
Best for students, camp/conference attendees, and staff here for one summer session.ÌýValid for one week after date of purchase.ÌýCan be purchased for multiple weeks for those staying less than the entire summer.ÌýCost is $100 per week (includes overnight parking).

Parking Locations:

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


Option #3
Pay Daily RateÌý

Hourly parking is available in the Beacon and Commonwealth Garage for $6/hour (max of $28/day). Overnight parking is allowed forÌývisitors from May 20 - August 24, 2025.Ìý

Brighton/Newton campus single-day pass is available for $8 atÌýparking.bc.edu. Receipt must be printed and displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. Not valid on Chestnut Hill campus. No overnight parking allowed

Temporary & Break Parking

Students in need of short-term parking may request a temporary one-week parking permit to park on campus (includes overnight parking). Limited to three weeks.

Students may store their vehicles on campus during school breaks. Temporary parking is available for Thanksgiving break, Winter break, Easter break, Spring break, and Senior week.

Nonresident Student Drivers

State law requires Boston College to post the following notice to all students who areÌýnotÌýMassachusetts residents:

It is unlawful for a nonresident student to fail to file a nonresident driver statement with the police department located in the same city or town as the school of college attended, in accordance withÌýÌýof the Massachusetts general laws. Failure to file such statement is punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.

Under Massachusetts law, if out-of-state students bring cars to campus, but choose not to register the car with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, then they must file a nonresident driver statement with the local police department. Regardless of whether or not they apply for on-campus parking, they are required to register as a nonresident driver. After filing the nonresident driver statement with the Transportation and Parking office, students will receive the nonresident student driver decal. This sticker is not valid for parking on Boston College's campus or within the Boston City Limits.

This decal must be prominently displayed in the uppermost center portion of the vehicle’s windshield.

Out of State Decal Application

Boston College students living in Boston City limits should contactÌýÌýfor information on resident parking.

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