For university locations that have parking on campus students must comply with the rules and regulations regarding parking and driving as part of enrollment. The regulations also apply to visitors and are considered part of the terms and permission to be on campus. Vehicles in violation of University policy may be ticketed by Campus Public Safety or towed.

Driving

All campuses have increased pedestrian traffic and require drivers to be vigilant and cautious. The campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Lower speeds may be necessary during occasions such as certain weather conditions and during peak pedestrian traffic times. Vehicles must be operated at reasonable and proper speeds at all times. Speeding on campus roads/parking lots is a serious offense and can result in loss of campus driving privileges. Drivers are expected to obey all signs and stop for all pedestrians.

Parking By Campus Location

Longmeadow Campus

Students who wish to park on campus must first register with Campus Public Safety to receive a parking permit. Parking permits must be renewed each academic year and updated during the year if changing vehicles. Lost or stolen permits must be reported to Public Safety immediately.

Students can submit a registration for a parking permit here.

• Resident students who plan to keep a car on campus will be charged a fee of $300 for the academic year.
• Commuter students are not required to pay a parking fee.

All students should observe the following parking regulations. 

Daytime Parking

Parking is available in lots A, C, D and E with a valid permit. Lot B is reserved for Faculty and Staff only.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking for resident students and any guests registered with Campus Public Safety is available in lots D and E only.

Restricted Parking

1. Leary Circle – Drop-off/Pick-up permitted only
2. Lot A - Do not pull through the yellow line and face the wrong way. The parking lot is designed for one way traffic.
3. Bollum, Theinert and Wright Halls –

   1. Student vehicles may be parked in “Visitor” spaces during the following times:

      1. Monday - Thursday: 6pm until 6am the following morning.
      2. Friday 6pm through Monday 6am except during winter parking ban. 
   2. Students are permitted to park in front of a residence hall anytime, but for no longer than 60 minutes and hazard lights must be used.
4. Handicap parking is prohibited without a valid HP placard.
5. Reserved parking is prohibited unless authorized.

Winter & Inclement Weather Parking

During winter or inclement weather students parking on campus overnight will be asked to move their vehicles to help aid in snow/ice removal in the parking lots. All students are expected to comply with these requests in a timely manner. Students who fail to comply may be subject to fines or loss of parking privileges. 

East Longmeadow Campus

Daytime Parking

Parking is available for students, employees, and visitors at the East Longmeadow Campus. Students must first register with Campus Public Safety for a parking permit. Students parking on campus are expected to comply with any posted signage. 

1. Student, Staff & Faculty parking is available to the back and side of the building
2. Visitor and Handicap Parking is available in the front of the building. Valid HP placards are required for Handicap parking.
3. Limited faculty parking is available along the East side of the front of the building.

Overnight Parking

Students planning on leaving vehicles in the parking lot overnight must contact Campus Public Safety.

Boston Campus

Free parking is available for students, employees, and visitors at the Boston Campus. Students must first register for a parking pass. Students parking on campus are expected to comply with any postage signage. Directions and parking information may be found here. 

Puerto Rico Campus

Students, employees and visitors have access to free parking, primarily on weekends at the Puerto Rico Campus. All students wishing to park on campus must comply with any posted signage. Directions and parking information may be found here. 

Parking Violations

Campuses requiring parking permits maintain a list of all registered vehicles and a record of all vehicle violations within their security offices. 

Any student who violates parking regulations will be subject to a fine of between $25 and $50, depending on the type of violation. Students will also be financially responsible for any parking violations committed by their guests.

Upon commitment of a third parking violation, a sticker will be affixed to the driver’s side window stating that the next (fourth) violation will result in the vehicle being towed. The student will be responsible for any fees associated with releasing the vehicle from the tow yard.

Additional parking violations will result in additional tows or loss of parking privileges on campus. The University reserves the right to revoke campus parking/driving privileges.