Hampshire College - Parking

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At first glance, it seems like the parking lots are pretty full, but you can find parking on any given day, although it might not be as close as you’d like. All students are allowed to bring cars and park on campus—typically based on the location of their housing assignment—as long as they register. It’s best to submit your registration forms early to prevent delayed processing. If there is a delay between the time you arrive on campus and getting your registration confirmation (a parking sticker), don’t distress, just park reasonably in the lot corresponding to your housing. If you do get a citation, alert Public Safety that you have submitted your forms and registration fee.

The number of parking permits generally does not exceed the availability. Parking is definitely convenient, particularly given the small size of the campus. Even if you wanted to, you can’t really park more than a 15-minute walk away from your room. Public Safety no longer cares which student lot you park in as long as you have a student sticker, so there is a wide variety of lots available for all students. Parking in Amherst and especially Northampton can be a bit tougher but definitely still worth it. The town centers are all accessible by bus route, but it is worth bringing a car to campus to cut down on travel time. Having a car also opens up many more opportunities for internships and jobs not on a direct bus line from Hampshire.

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Students Speak Out

HamJP says: Hampshire College 2013 Communication and Journalism

Anyone can bring a car. The rules... Anyone can bring a car. The rules are pretty good, but there isn't a lot of space—some people in some dorms have to park near others because there isn't space available near where they live. 12345 Parking: April 01, 2009 Report

HamAD says: Hampshire College 2015 Other

I have never had a problem parking... I have never had a problem parking on campus. I did not have a car freshman year, but friends of mine did, and it was not an issue. I have a car now, and it is easy and free to park. 12345 Parking: March 31, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Supposedly, we have lots of room... Supposedly, we have lots of room since we’re a new school. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Register your car. There is plenty... Register your car. There is plenty of parking on campus in marked spaces. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

There are lots of parking spots... There are lots of parking spots for each dorm and temporary parking, but if you’re not registered, you’re screwed in the long run. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
Almost anywhere

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
The Library parking lot in the middle of a weekday

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