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Grand River Ramp 6/Lot 103 Parking Update: Effective immediately and until further notice, Grand River Ramp 6/Lot 103 will be permit-only on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM to 3 AM. Visitor parking will NOT be available during these hours.  

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COMPLIMENTARY PARKING: From 8/15/26 through 8/30/26, complimentary parking will be offered in pay-by-plate and metered areas; any overnight restrictions still apply. Permit and patient lots will continue to be enforced per posted requirements. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

SUMMER 2026 COMPLIMENTARY PARKING: Complimentary summer parking will be offered in lots 15, 83, 89, and 91. The rest of campus will be enforced per posted restrictions. Please contact Parking Services with questions about summer parking. Lot locations can be viewed on the campus map.

  • Lots 15, 83, & 91 will be complimentary from 5/4/26 through 8/30/26.
  • Lot 89 will be complimentary from 5/4/26 through 9/7/26.

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Fall 2026 Move-In

Before heading to campus for the new school year, review information about construction, directions, and parking locations for your neighborhood during move-in.

Parking for Fall Move-In

Parking Lot Closures

Information about temporary and permanent lot closures on campus.

Closure Information

Bikes and E-Scooters

Reminder: bikes and e-scooters must be registered, with the permit displayed, to park on campus. 

Permit Information
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about permits, parking and more.

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Join the Team

Our department offers a wide range of employment opportunities for students and civilians.

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CATA - After Hours Bus Services

Lot Link provides evening & weekend service between parking lots 80, 83, 89 or 91 and another campus location. Rides are restricted to campus only and each trip must begin or end at one of the four lots. Payment or a student buss pass is required.

Night Owl provides late night/early morning campus service at times when other CATA bus services are not running. Passengers may travel between any two locations on MSU campus. Rides are restricted to campus only. Payment or a student buss pass is required.

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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.

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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.