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.
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 5/4/25 through 9/7/26.
Vehicle Auction - July 2026
MSU DPPS will hold a vehicle auction from 7/6/26 through 7/9/26. A complete list of offered vehicles and additional auction details can be found at the link below.
Bikes and E-Scooters
Reminder: bikes and e-scooters must be registered, with the permit displayed, to park on campus.
Parking Lot Closures
Information about temporary and permanent lot closures on campus.
Join the Team
Our department offers a wide range of employment opportunities for students and civilians.
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.
Download the SafeMSU App!
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.