Student parking on campus

Parking rules and regulations are in effect 365 days a year!

Parking rules & regulations

  • During the work day – Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. –  the only place students can legally park on College property is in the lot to which they have been assigned, all other areas are restricted!
  • At no time are students permitted to park in another student lot.
  • NO PARKING EVER:
    • Congregational Church parking lot (including the faculty/staff section)
    • Hopkins Hall Drive (including temporary spaces)
    • ’62 Center parking garage (including faculty/staff spaces) students can park on lower level with permit only
    • Temporary spaces (unless specifically designated on the sign)
    • Service/Security spaces
    • Williams Inn parking lot (unless a patron or registered guest)
    • Jesup Parking Lot – no student parking at any time in the west bay closest to Physics

Seasonal Parking

April 15 – November 15

  • Students may park in faculty/staff spaces and on Chapin Hall Drive between the hours of 5 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday through Friday nights.
  • Students may park in faculty/staff spaces and on Chapin Hall Drive between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, except Lawrence Hall Drive where students may park between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., seven days a week.
  • Students may park in the lot between Facilities and the Towne Field House as early as 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, no overnight parking allowed. All vehicles must be removed prior to the 5:00 a.m. deadline.

November 16 – April 14  SNOW SEASON

  • Students may park in faculty/staff spaces and on Chapin Hall Drive between the hours of 5 p.m. and 2 a.m., Monday through Friday nights.
  • Students may park in faculty/staff spaces and on Chapin Hall Drive between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, except Lawrence Hall Drive where students may park between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., seven days a week.
  • Students may park in the lot between Facilities and the Towne Field House as early as 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, no overnight parking allowed. All vehicles must be removed prior to the 2 a.m. deadline.

Parking Lottery

  • The parking lottery for each school year is held in May following the conclusion of the Housing Lottery so that students will know where they’re living for the next school year.  Please keep an eye on Daily Messages for the exact dates each year.
  • If a student acquires 7 parking citations in a school year, they will lose their ability to participate in the parking lottery for the following school year.

Off-campus and commuting students

Off-campus and commuting students may park on town streets but need to be mindful regarding time limits where posted.

Temporary Parking

Temporary parking permits will be issued only in the circumstances deemed appropriate. A fee of $5 per week will be assessed. Temporary permits cannot exceed a four-week period.

Parking on town roads

Check for time limits. No overnight parking rule is enforced year ’round.

Enforcement

Because of limited parking facilities, parking regulations must be strictly observed. See Violations & fines for more information.