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All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid Chestnut Hill College parking permit and must be parked in the area designated by that permit. The College reserves the right to boot vehicles after they have three or more unpaid tickets. 

Here is some helpful information about parking at CHC:

  • Student permits are valid from September 1st – August 31st of each year. Faculty/Staff permits do not expire but individuals are required to register new vehicles.
  • Permits must be paid for before they are distributed.
  • Permits can be obtained online. Permits are not available for sale on campus.
  • The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.
  • Parking is at your own risk. Chestnut Hill College is not responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles parked on campus.
  • The price for parking permits varies. More information on the below designations can be found under the Student Parking Permits tab:
    • $150 - Commuter
    • $165 - Resident
    • $70 - SugarLoaf
Visitors Parking

Contact the office you are visiting about parking arrangements. 

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Vehicle Parking Registration

All vehicles operated and parked on College property by full- and part-time students, faculty, staff and vendors must be registered with the College. Permits must be paid for before they are distributed and are obtained online. All permits are obtained through chc.thepermitstore.com. Permits are available 24 hours a day and should be acquired before the beginning of the school year. Parking regulations will be enforced beginning the second full week of school. Registrations must be renewed at the beginning of each academic year starting August 15th. 

 

  1. The "registration year" extends from August 15th to August 15th of the following year.
  2. Registration stickers must be affixed to the driver's-side rear passenger window or the rear windshield. When registering, click "Get Temporary Permit," print it, and place it in the vehicle's rear windshield until you can replace it with the permanent permit.
  3. Vehicle registration does not guarantee a parking space, but affords the registrant the opportunity to part in authorized areas where sufficient space is available.
  4. If you cannot find a legal parking space, please call the public safety department at 215-242-7777 so an officer can assist you with parking.
  5. Parking permits may not be shared or transferred.
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Student Parking Permits

Student permits are valid from September 1st – August 31st of each year and the price varies based on resident status (this includes the permit, a transaction fee and shipping & handling). Residential freshman and sophomore students are not allowed to park on campus without appropriate permission.

A student (Resident, Commuter, AADP/SGS) parking permit is valid in all student parking spaces. Please note that this DOES NOT include Fournier Circle, the lot behind Fournier, Brennan Drive (aka The Hill) or any other spot marked  Reserved, Faculty/Staff and/or Green Sticker Parking. Parking in these spaces will result in a ticket. Failure to pay tickets may also result in a hold being placed on a student's account. 

Commuter Permit: any undergraduate student who does not live on campus. These permits cost $150.

Resident Permit: resident juniors and seniors are permitted to park on the main campus or SugarLoaf campus (depending on the parking permit purchased). Permits for main campus parking for residents cost $165.

AADP/SGS Permit: students who are in the Accelerated Adult Degree Program and the School of Graduate Studies (evening students). Permits for AADP students cost $150.

SugarLoaf Permit: any student (excluding first and second-year students) who would like a parking pass for strictly SugarLoaf. These permits are only valid for parking on the SugarLoaf campus and cost $70.

Special Permission:  Parking privileges are not granted to first-year (freshmen status) and sophomore resident students. As a small residential campus, there are many opportunities for student engagement both in and out of class. Student success and satisfaction tend to be significantly higher when a student is actively involved in the community. While cars provide convenience, the temptation to leave can be counterproductive at this crucial stage in the student's college career. It would be more beneficial to invest in establishing a solid base at Chestnut Hill, building friendships, and becoming involved in campus activities. Also, there is limited parking available on campus. Chestnut Hill also operates a shuttle service that allows students to conveniently reach shopping centers and public transportation without the need for a car. Therefore, first-year and sophomore resident students are granted parking permits by special permission only due to extraordinary circumstances. Please click here for the Resident Freshmen/Sophomore Parking Waiver Petition Form.

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Faculty/Staff Parking Permits

Faculty/Staff Permits do not expire but individuals are required to register new vehicles. 

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Vendors Parking

Vendor Permits are valid from September 1st-August 31st of each year. 

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Parking on Northwestern Ave

The public parking spaces along Northwestern Avenue are not intended for College use and are there to serve residents, visitors to Forbidden Drive and Bruno’s. If you ever do park in these spaces, you are restricted to two hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, unless you have a Springfield Township permit.   You will be ticketed by Springfield police if you park longer. 

“The Board of Commissioners amend the Springfield Township Code, Section 107‐33, Schedule X, Parking Time Limited, by establishing limited parking for a maximum time of two hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except by permit, on the northwesterly side of Northwestern Avenue from its intersection with Germantown Avenue to Thomas Road, and on both sides of Oak Road from its intersection with Northwestern Avenue to its terminus.”    

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“The Board of Commissioners amend the Springfield Township Code, Section 107‐35, Schedule XII, Special Parking Zones, to establish parking by permit, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on the northwesterly side of Northwestern Avenue from its intersection with Germantown Avenue to Thomas Road, and on both sides of Oak Road from its intersection with Northwestern Avenue and its terminus.”

Springfield Township Parking Regulation
Parking Policies
  • Vehicle registration does not guarantee a parking space, but it affords the registrant the opportunity to park in authorized areas where sufficient space is available.
  • If you cannot find a legal parking space, please call public safety at 215-242-7777 so an officer can assist you with parking.
  • Parking permits may not be shared or transferred.
  • Parking is at your own risk.
  • Chestnut Hill College is not responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles parked on campus.
  • Parking is permitted in handicapped spaces only with a College permit AND a state issued handicapped placard.
  • Lincoln Woods Management reserves the right to tow cars illegally parked in their lots. Any cars that are towed are the responsibility of the individual and the College cannot assist in this process.  
  • All parking policies are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Resident, Commuter and AADP/SGS permits are NEVER valid in Faculty/Staff parking or Reserved Parking.
  • SugarLoaf permits are NEVER valid for parking on Main Campus.
  • Being late to class or not being able to find a convenient spot are not valid reasons for violating these parking regulations. Please check this site for updates. 

 

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Parking Violations

Campus Safety and Security patrols the parking lots and issues parking tickets.  Violations and their corresponding fines are outlined below:

   Violation

    Fine

Blocking Traffic Lanes

    $35.00

Driving Around Barricade

    $50.00

Failure to Display Permit

    $15.00

Facing the Wrong Way

    $15.00

Moving Traffic Cones

    $30.00

Non-Registered Vehicle

    $25.00

Occupying Multiple Spaces

    $15.00

Illegally Parking in Disabled Zone (1st Offense)

    $50.00

Illegally Parking in Disabled Zone (2nd Offense)

    $100.00

Illegally Parking in Disabled Zone (3rd Offense)

    $200.00

Parking within 15 feet of Fire Hydrant

    $50.00

Parking in Fire Lane

    $50

SugarLoaf Permit on Main Campus

    $100.00

Speeding or Reckless Driving (1st Offense)

    $50.00

Speeding or Reckless Driving (2nd Offense)

    $100.00

Tearing Up or Discarding Violations

    $50.00

Unauthorized Parking

    $20.00

Boot Fee

    $50.00

 

  • All tickets must be paid online at chc.thepermitstore.com.  Tickets not paid within ten (10) days will be assessed a late fee of $20.
  • Tickets believed to be received in error may be appealed online at chc.thepermitstore.com.  Tickets can only be appealed for seven (7) days.  Following this period, tickets cannot be appealed and must be paid.
  • Three (3) outstanding tickets may result in a boot being placed on your vehicle.  Once a boot is applied, the boot fee cannot be appealed.  All outstanding tickets must be paid (including the boot fee) in order to have the boot removed.  Tickets must be paid online and the receipt brought to Campus Safety & Security (Fontbonne G).
  • Failure to pay a boot for 48 hours will result in a vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense.  This towing fee will be on top of all other outstanding tickets and the boot fee.
  • The College reserves the right to place a hold on a student’s account for continued violation of parking policies and/or failure to pay tickets.
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Parking FAQs

Do I need a permit to park on campus?

Yes, all full and part-time students are required to register their vehicle and obtain a Parking Permit to park anywhere on campus.  Parking permit applications will be available online by August 15th. Please check your e-mail for more information. 

I am a first-year or sophomore resident student. May I park my car on campus?

No. First-year and sophomore students are not permitted to have cars on campus. A small number of permits are available based on medical reasons, financial hardship and extenuating/personal reasons. Please click here for the Resident Freshman/Sophomore Parking Waiver Petition Form.

I am a commuter, Accelerated Adult Degree or Graduate student. May I park my car on campus?

Yes. All commuters, Accelerated Adult Degree and Graduate students may obtain a permit regardless of class year.

I can't find a parking space? Where do I park?

Your parking permit does not guarantee you a parking spot on campus. There are often empty spaces near the end of the soccer field (where the parking lot hits Tobacco Road). Be mindful of large events on campus that may limit parking and try to arrive early if possible. Vehicles parked illegally or not in a valid space may be ticketed or towed.

I have guests coming to visit. Where do they park?

Register your guest with Campus Safety and Security, and they will provide a Temporary Parking Permit. All visitors must park in the lot near the soccer field. 

I received a parking ticket. Where do I pay it?

Pay all tickets: https://chc.thepermitstore.com/

There is a boot on my car. How do I get it off?

Pay all unpaid parking tickets (see above) and bring receipt of paid tickets to Security (Fontbonne ground level). 

 

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Other Ways to Get Around

Chestnut Hill College’s urban location is easily accessible by public transit. Having a car on campus is not required to enjoy all that the city and surrounding area have to offer. In fact, using the College Shuttle system, CHC Bike Share and public transportation are often easier, more economical (often free!) and environmentally friendly ways to get around.

Shuttle Service

Chestnut Hill College operates a shuttle between the Logue Library and SugarLoaf; at times the shuttle will also make trips to the Chestnut Hill SEPTA R7 and R8 stations and the athletic fields at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School (as needed). On weekends, a Shopper Shuttle will travel between Logue Library, SugarLoaf, the R8 station, Plymouth Meeting Mall and the Metroplex. 

Schedules

Bike Share

CHC Bike Share is open to all students and employees with a valid CHC ID and in good standing with the College. There is no rental fee to use a CHC Bike Share bike. To be eligible to participate in CHC Bike Share, the student or employee must complete a CHC Bike Share Membership Agreement. Bikes are rented in the Student Activities Office on the third floor of Saint Joseph's Hall. The use of a CHC Bike Share bike includes a helmet, u-lock, or cable and key. All Bike Share Equipment is picked up and returned to the Griffin’s Den located in the Ground Floor of Fournier Hall. Use of the Equipment is strictly on a first come, first served basis. Reservations will not be accepted. 

Public Transportation

The SEPTA L Bus picks up on Germantown Avenue directly across from the College’s main entrance. The L Bus provides service between the Plymouth Meeting Mall and the Olney Transportation Center. The (free) CHC Shuttle Service provides access to both the SEPTA R7 and R8 Regional Rail stations in Chestnut Hill. Both the R7 and R8 provide access to Center City Philadelphia, including access to Amtrak’s 30th Street Station for Amtrak all along the Northeast Corridor. The R7 can be taken through to Trenton, NJ for access to NJ Transit and from there New York’s Penn Station and Amtrak all along the Northeast Corridor. Regional Rail can also be used to visit friends at many of the Philadelphia area colleges and universities including Penn, Temple, Drexel, St. Joe’s and Villanova. 

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Contact Information

Please contact farrenc@chc.edu if you have any other questions. 

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