Hampshire College
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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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jitterbugsmash

'13

Anthropology and Archaeology

4.2

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Parking Is Fine

Parking exists, there is usually enough of it. The options aren't very good for off-campus students, however.

Nov 01, 2011

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BenfuckinBeach

'11

Advanced Legal Studies

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Always Spaces

I drove my car from California to New England (bamf experience). I haven't had any trouble finding a parking space at Hampshire, ever. Amherst, UMass, and Smith are quite different stories. Take the bus. If you have a class at Mount Holyoke, there is usually a spot (they're the most like us, in my experience; I really appreciate Mount Holyoke women/professors/facilities).

Aug 13, 2010

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HamJP

'13

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.

Apr 01, 2009

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