Parking

Top 10 Things to Know About Parking

There’s a lot to know about transportation options at Champlain College. But, if you’ll be driving on campus, there are a few really important things that you need to know. Read through our top ten things to know, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

• 1. Permits are Required 24/7

  ALL Champlain College students and employees must obtain a permit for their cars each semester, regardless of where or when they park. It’s easy and free in some cases. champlain.thepermitstore.com.

• 2. First-Year Parking is Restricted

  First-year residential students are not permitted to bring a vehicle to campus. A waiver is possible for students that meet eligibility criteria.

  Student Parking

• 3. Residential Student Parking

  Eligible residential students require a Zone 2 permit and are required to park at 175 Lakeside Avenue. Residential students may NOT park in main campus lots or along ANY city streets between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday. champlain.edu/parking

• 4. Free Commuter Parking

  Parking is FREE at 175 Lakeside Avenue for Zone 1 permit holders. Champlain operates a free shuttle service seven days a week between Lakeside Campus, 194 Saint Paul Street, and Main Campus.

  Shuttle Locator

• 5. Parking Permits

  When you purchase a parking permit, you are paying for the right to park in one of several zone-specific Champlain lots. On-street parking is not guaranteed.

• 6. Short-Term Parking with ParkMobile

  Most main campus parking lots operate on a pay-per-use basis, with an hourly fee and, in some cases, time limits. A few lots are free. Payment is required from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and can be made using the ParkMobile app. Please note that payment does not eliminate the need for a valid parking permit.

  Hourly Rates and Time Limits:

  • FREE lots: 396 Main St, South House lot, North House lot, Sanders Hall lot, and 175 Lakeside Ave lot
  • $0.50/hr, 8 hr time limit: 158 S Willard St lot, 371 Main St lot
  • $1.00/hr, 4 hr time limit: MIC lot, Skiff Hall lot
  • $1.00/hr, 8 hr time limit: Summit Hall lot, Rowell/Jensen Hall lot

  A transaction fee applies to all paid parking.

• 7. Adjacent Streets

  Champlain College students and employees are prohibited from parking on any Burlington street that is not specifically zoned for Champlain College affiliates (see black dots on map). Students and employees are not considered “public” with regard to parking.

• 8. Restricted Parking

  Perry Hall/West Hall and Boardman Hall lots and Finney Quad are restricted and enforced 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Boardman Hall lot is for those who obtain a Zone 5 permit only. Perry Hall/West Hall lot is for visitors to the Admissions office only.

• 9. Visitor Parking

  All visitors should obtain a temporary guest permit prior to arrival on campus. This can be obtained by the Champlain employee hosting the guest using champlain.thepermitstore.com or by emailing parking@champlain.edu three days prior to the visit.

• 10. Guaranteed Ride Home

  All permit holders in Zone 2 are automatically enrolled in CATMA’s Guaranteed Ride Home program, which provides for a free cab ride if the shuttles are not operating. All Zone 1 permit holders are also eligible to enroll.