Parking Your Vehicle at Lesley
This article covers parking at Lesley University: where the lots are, how to buy a permit as an employee, student, or visitor, hourly rates at University Hall, and how regulations and citations work.
Parking lots
Parking lots are clustered around Doble, Porter, and South campuses. Find the one nearest you on the campus map.
Parking permits
If you are an employee or student, purchase a Lesley parking permit in order to park on campus via the Permit Store. You will be asked for your vehicle make, year, license number, permit type, and payment information.
Warning: Parking permits are granted on the condition that the university is not responsible for any damage that occurs to a vehicle while parked on Lesley property. Purchasing a permit does not guarantee a parking spot.
The virtual pass will be in the parking system, and if the correct vehicle information is in our system, then the permit will be tied to that vehicle.
Note: Fall semester permit valid dates: August 27 through December 31.
Employee permits
Currently, we are charging a flat parking rate per semester of $265 for full- and part-time employees and $125 for adjuncts. Parking permits are issued on a first come, first serve basis and are valid in all university lots.
To purchase a parking permit, please visit the online permit store. You will need your Colleague ID number to sign in. Do not know your Colleague ID? Find it on Self-Service in the “User Profile” section of the User Options menu. Employees may pay directly on the site or through payroll deduction, which is on a pretax basis.
Detailed instructions are found in our article Employee Purchasing a Parking Permit.
Student permits
Semester permits are available for commuter students at the cost of $100 on a first come, first serve basis. Permits are valid in all university parking lots.
To purchase a semester parking permit, go to the Permit Store and sign in with your Colleague ID number. Do not know your Colleague ID? Find it on Self-Service in the “User Profile” section of the User Options menu. For detailed instructions regarding online payment, see the Student Purchasing a Parking Permit instructions.
Permit holders will have card access to all gated parking lots and will use their Lesley ID card to enter.
Warning: There is no resident student parking on campus.
Visitor permits
Fifty daily permits are available for visitors to park on our Doble and South Campuses for only $11 per day. A maximum of five daily permits per person may be purchased at one time.
The visitor parking fee is waived for parents of Lesley students for three days each semester. However, parents must still register their vehicle with Public Safety and obtain a free parking permit.
Warning: Daily permit purchases are non-refundable.
Where to get a visitor pass
Daily permits can be obtained directly from the Doble Campus and South Campus Public Safety locations.
- Doble Campus: 34 Mellen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- South Campus: 99-2 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Parking rates at University Hall
Lesley employees and students parking at University Hall enjoy discounted parking. However, to avoid paying general public rates, employees and students will need to present their Lesley ID cards to the Public Safety personnel at the Public Safety desk to receive the discount.
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hr | $3 |
| 1–2 hrs | $6 |
| 3–4 hrs | $12 |
| 4–8 hrs | $25 |
| 8+ hrs | $35 |
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0–1 hr | $8.00 |
| 1–2 hrs | $15.00 |
| 2–3 hrs | $20.00 |
| 3–4 hrs | $23.00 |
| 4–8 hrs | $28.00 |
| 8+ hrs | $35.00 |
Regulations, citations, and appeals
Parking at Lesley University is subject to permit regulations. Our Public Safety officers are empowered to enforce parking regulations and issue citations. See Parking Permit Regulations for the full rules, tow policy, fines, and how to appeal a citation.
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. Parking permits are non-refundable unless you separate from Lesley University.
Related articles
- Employee Purchasing a Parking Permit — step-by-step instructions for employees buying a permit online.
- Student Purchasing a Parking Permit — step-by-step instructions for students buying a permit online.
- Parking Permit Regulations — parking rules, tow policy, fines, and the appeals process.
- How to Use Card Readers on Parking Gates — using your Lesley ID card at the gated parking lots.
- Parking FAQ — answers to common questions about parking at Lesley.
- Electric Vehicle Charging on Campus — EV charging stations on South Campus and how to use them.
Questions or need further assistance?
For questions about parking permits, email:
Email: lesleycard@lesley.edu