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Boston UniversityParking Facts & Statistics

Location
Boston, MA
Undergrads
16,722
Tuition
$39,864
Admission Difficulty
Average
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Facts & Statistics

Student Parking Lot?
Yes
Freshmen Allowed to Park?
Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost
  • $1,087 per year for Orange (overnight)
  • $140 per year for White (evening)
  • $760 per year for Blue (day/commuter)
Common Parking Tickets
  • No parking zone: $10-$30
  • Expired meter: $25
  • Fire lane: $100
  • Handicapped zone: $120
Getting a Parking Permit
You can either purchase a parking permit online, by mail, over the phone, or by going directly to the Office of Parking at the GSU during operating hours. It is relatively easy to get, assuming you have the cash to spend. Prices are steep. If you live off campus, the best way to go is to register your car in Massachusetts and get a resident permit parking pass for your car. It is only about $15, and allows you to park on the street in the area in which you live. All you need is your valid registration, license, and proof of residency. Then again, students have survived (with difficulty) without a permit.
Parking Services
BU Parking Services
George Sherman Union
775 Commonwealth Ave.
(617) 353-2160
www.bu.edu/parking
Did You Know?
  • If you are headed to class, taking your car is rarely a time saver. Your first reflex may be to hop in the car instead of waiting for the T, but don't. The virtue of the T is that it always comes. It's not the same for parking. Sometimes, if you check Cummington Street or Bay State Road, there are some open spots. Also, the further away from central campus, the easier it is to park; check down by Kenmore Square.
  • If you do not have a permit and you are looking for a spot on campus, you will rarely find a space on Commonwealth Avenue during your first sweep. Be prepared to go around in circles for a few minutes before finding a decent spot, but because they are lined up one after another, something will most likely eventually pop up.
  • It is basically impossible to find a spot anywhere around east campus on a Red Sox game day. Fenway Park is right around the corner from BU, and there are hoards of people . . . and their cars. Don't get stuck looking for a spot anywhere near there on game day, unless you are prepared to pay $20 for parking.
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