Contract Parking at the Hive
A limited number of contract parking spaces are available at the Hive.
MCAD housing residents may submit a request for a parking permit in the Hive garage or outdoor lot space. A lottery is conducted to determine who will receive a parking assignment. Hive residents receive priority in parking assignments.
The Hive Parking Lottery Sign Up form can be found on the Student Life tab of my.MCAD.edu
Parking Permit Contract Dates and 2024/25 Fees
Garage Parking:
Academic Year August 15 - May 19 = $1700 (billed per semester)
Fall Semester August 15 - January 2 = $850
Spring Semester January 3 - May 19 = $850
Summer period May 20 - Aug 14 = $550
Lot Parking:
Academic Year August 15 - May 19 = $880 (billed per semester)
Fall Semester August 15 - January 2 = $440
Spring Semester January 3 - May 19 = $440
Summer period May 20 - Aug 14 = $290
Students will be assigned parking for the full academic year but may cancel the spring semester portion of the year.
The semester parking fee will be added to the student’s MAXPay account where it can be paid in full with the semester bill or via enrollment in the monthly payment plan. Once the parking fee is paid and verified, the parking permit can be picked up at Campus Safety.
Application Deadlines
- July 1 for parking permits beginning in the Fall semester
- December 15 for parking permits beginning in the Spring semester
- May 1 for parking permits beginning in the Summer semester
Lottery
Priority for garage or surface lot spaces will be given to Hive residents. After all Hive resident purchases have been allocated, any remaining spaces will be assigned through a lottery system. Those who have provided their details in the The Hive Parking Lottery Sign Up form on the Student Life tab of my.MCAD.edu will receive notifications regarding the outcome by August 1. Students must obtain their parking permit and, if necessary, garage door opener from the Campus Safety Office.
Wait List
Those who apply for a parking space but do not receive an assignment will be placed on a wait list. In the event that a space opens up and your name is next on the waitlist you will be notified and the semester charge will be applied.
Parking assignment or wait list status will be emailed to applicants by August 1.
Cancellation Deadlines
Assigned parking permits may be canceled by the dates listed below. To do so, email parking@mcad.edu.
- Fall semester: August 31
- Spring semester: December 15
- Summer period: May 15
No refunds will be issued for canceling parking permits after the cancellation deadline.
Student withdrawing from the college - refunds will be based on a prorated scale determined by the week of withdrawal. https://www.mcad.edu/policies/withdrawing
Rules
Only vehicles registered with Campus Safety are allowed to park at The Hive. The parking permit must be displayed on the vehicle dashboard or rearview mirror. All unmarked, unregistered vehicles are subject to tow.
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Guest Parking
- Guests visiting residents are not permitted to park in the Hive garage or lot.
- Guests may park in Lot C for a fee during the day. Twenty-four hour parking is not available in Lot C. Overnight parking is available on the street.