Current parking rates and ticket prices are approved by the Board of Trustees and support parking and safety services. The Parking Office provides parking services to students, staff and visitors of Michigan State University. Parking Services is a self-supporting auxiliary that is not funded by state taxes or student tuition. Parking operations, maintenance and development expenses are funded by revenue generated from the sale of parking services. All fees collected from paid violations fund safety systems on campus such as the Emergency Green Light Phones.
Due to the football game on Friday, 8/29/25, in-person services at the Parking Office will be closed; phones will still be answered during normal business hours. The Visitor Center on Trowbridge Road will close at 12pm.
COMPLIMENTARY SUMMER 2025 PARKING:
- Lot 89 - complimentary from 5/5/25 through 9/7/25
Bikes and E-Scooters
Reminder: bikes and e-scooters must be registered, with the permit displayed, to park on campus.
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Designed with input from students, faculty and staff, the SafeMSU App provides access to valuable safety resources. Key features include the virtual friend walk, CATA's Lot Link/Night Owl, ASMSU's safe ride, MSU Alerts and more.