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Quick Stats

Student Parking Lot? Yes
Students who live off campus often park in the campus parking garage when they go to class, but this costs several dollars an hour. There are a few parking lots on campus, but you have to get a special permit to park in them.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? No
Neither are sophomores
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $480 per semester
Common Parking Tickets
  • Expired meter: $50
  • Handicapped zone: $125
  • No parking zone: $75

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Parking is pretty much non-existent on campus! Nobody has a car because BC really doesn’t let anyone have a permit unless they are a student nurse or teacher. Some students choose to find local businesses where they can pay for parking, but that can run up to 200 bucks a month. If you want to use your car to drive to class, be prepared to pay. New regulations of the parking garage charge students $3 an hour to park, with a maximum of a $20 fee per day. This may not seem like a big deal, but these fees add up—FAST! It’s really not worth bringing your car to campus—it’s such a hassle, and you probably won’t need it that often anyway.

Finding random spots in Brighton forces you to practically memorize the city parking restrictions and the timing of towing. Furthermore, parking on the streets surrounding Chestnut Hill is a royal pain, so if you are lucky enough to have your own car, it’s easier to just leave it at home with your folks. Plus, public transportation is good enough to get you where you’re going, and honestly, driving is crazy here anyway. The T and BC buses are much easier and cheaper.

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Parking at Boston College

itsthedeanslist

'14

Political Science and Government

N/A

Park Off Campus

Parking on campus is absurd. If you feel you absolutely have to have a car on campus, you can probably find a much better deal in a lot in some of the neighborhoods around campus. Cars are not necessary here, but it can be nice to at least know someone who has one. Trips to the grocery store, Target, etc are MUCH easier if you can take a car there and back. But the T is right there, cabs run through the area, and there are shuttle buses. You won't need a car at all on a day-to-day basis.

Nov 02, 2011

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Parking at Boston College

Chern

'14

Literature

0.0
F

Ridiculous

The only way to get parking is if you are seriously handicapped or in ROTC and even then it is around 200 a month. The thing is though you don't really need it. BC is located on three different T stops.

Oct 31, 2011

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Parking at Boston College

dp2244

'13

Biology

2.3
C

Frustration

Parking at BC is so frustrating. You'll only get a permit if you're a student teacher or nurse and even then it runs you about $490. Parking tickets are $75 each and although tickets aren't always handed out like candy, the police officers don't think twice about slapping you with the 75 dollar fine.

Jul 23, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Permits are available through Student Services. You are not guaranteed a permit, and a permit does not guarantee you a space.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Nearby business, side streets, and in the parking garage

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
Anywhere on campus

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Boston College Parking and Traffic Office
Rubenstein Hall
(617) 552-4443

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