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.
In-person Office Closure: In-person services will not be available from 12/22/25-12/24/25. Phones will continue to be answered and the Visitor Center will remain open for permit pick up.
WINTER PARKING UPDATES:
12/15/25 through 1/11/26: Pay-by-plate and metered areas will be complimentary between fall and spring semesters. Permit and patient lots will continue to be enforced. Overnight restrictions still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.
12/25/25 through 1/2/26: Campus will be closed for winter break; parking will be complimentary. Overnight restrictions still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.
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.