Whether residing on or off campus, students must register their vehicle with Parking Services if parking on campus. If living on campus, you must have 28 credits finalized with MSU to be offered a vehicle permit. Unless virtual, permits must be properly affixed to the lower left, driver's side of the windshield. Those parked without proper permits displayed are eligible for violations. Permits can be purchased in the permit portal. View permit details further down on this page.
If you no longer need your current student permit, it should be returned to Parking Services. If eligible for a pro-rated refund, one will be issued based on refund rates at the time of return. If the permit is virtual, a photo of the email confirmation of purchase can be used in place of photos of the physical permit. Contact Parking Services for further details about your specific permit.
Student permits are NOT valid at individual meters, pay-by-plate lots, university vehicle spaces, loading zones, leased spaces, visitor/patient spaces, or employee areas. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces within the permitted lot to have valid parking. Permits are not valid during special events. Accessible parking spaces require an eligible MSU permit or payment in addition to a valid disability license plate and/or placard. Lot requirements are noted on entry signage.
Download the student parking and driving regulations document for more information: Student Parking-Driving Regulations
PERMIT WAITLISTS: If the permit you wanted to purchase is currently sold out, you may place yourself on the designated waitlist online through the parking permit portal. If a permit becomes available and you're next on the list, you will be notified of your eligibility. You can sign up for multiple waitlists.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/13/26 - valid 8/1/26 through 5/31/27
For residents of University Village (UV).
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid at UV, with overflow parking offered in lot 109 and lot 89. This permit is NOT valid at 1855 Place or in lot 15. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
View the color-coded map for parking locations.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/13/26 - valid 8/1/26 through 5/31/27
For residents of 1855 Place.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid at 1855 Place single housing (buildings 1801-1807), with overflow parking offered in lot 15 and lot 89. This permit is NOT valid in University Village (UV) or in lot 109. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
View the color-coded map for parking locations.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/13/26 - valid 8/1/26 through 7/31/27
For residents of 1855 Place: Family Housing (buildings 1808, 1809, 1810).
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid at University Village (UV), with overflow parking offered in lot 109 and lot 89. This permit is NOT valid in front of 1855 Place (buildings 1801-1807) or in lot 15. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
View the color-coded map for parking locations.
Second Vehicle: If needing to park a second vehicle, a request for an additional parking permit can be submitted using the Parking Accommodation Request Form.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/20/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents of Abbott, Mason, Phillips, and Snyder.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 12/Computer Ramp 2 and lot 89. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/22/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 15 and lot 89. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/20/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents of Van Hoosen.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 24, in the upper levels of Lot 51/Shaw Ramp 1, and lot 89. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/20/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents of Owen and Van Hoosen.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 25, in the upper levels of Lot 51/Shaw Ramp 1, and lot 89. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/22/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents of Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons, and Rather.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 65 and lot 89. The permit is NOT valid in the employee-only or graduate assistant-only sections of the Brody Complex. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/23/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents in Campbell, Gilchrist, Landon, Mayo, Williams, and Yakeley.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time; the permit is valid in lot 66/Kellogg Ramp 4 and lot 89. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the windshield to grant parking.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/23/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time. The permit is virtual and valid in lot 83 and lot 89. Vehicle and plate information must still be accurately maintained with MSU Parking to have parking privileges.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/24/26 - valid 9/8/26 through 5/7/27
For students living on-campus with 28 or more credits.
Permit is virtual and valid ONLY in lot 89. Vehicle and plate information must still be accurately maintained with MSU Parking to have parking privileges; only one vehicle may be registered at a time.
CATA bus service is available at no charge from lot 89 to Shaw Ramp 1/Lot 51 during fall and spring semesters.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/21/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
For residents of Abbot, Akers, Holmes, Hubbard, Mason, McDonel, Owen, Phillips, Shaw, Snyder, and Van Hoosen.
Only one vehicle may be registered at a time. The permit is virtual and valid in lot 91 and lot 89. Vehicle and plate information must still be accurately maintained with MSU Parking to have parking privileges.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/24/26 - valid 9/8/26 through 5/7/27
For any students living off campus.
Permit is virtual and valid ONLY in lot 89. Vehicle and plate information must still be accurately maintained with MSU Parking to have parking privileges; only one vehicle may be registered at a time.
CATA bus service is available at no charge from lot 89 to Shaw Ramp 1/Lot 51 during fall and spring semesters.
Fall 2026 permits can be purchased online ONLY starting 7/13/26 - the permit will be valid 8/16/26 through 12/31/26.
This permit is eligible for purchase by enrolled graduate students with an assistantship for the current semester.
Graduate assistant (GA) permits are sold one semester at a time and are repositionable decal permits. You may register two vehicles, but only one may park on campus at a time. The vehicle(s) must be connected to the permit with MSU Parking and the permit affixed to the lower left (driver’s side) of the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus. Permits are not valid during special events.
GA parking permits grant parking in employee spaces south of the Red Cedar River and a limited number of signed GA spaces in Brody/lot 65 (these are located on West Brody Road - marked with a red rectangle on the linked map). GA permits do NOT allow parking north of the Red Cedar River. This permit is not valid in pay-only lots, at individual meters, or in resident lots. Your MSU ID will grant access to gated lots; please contact Parking Services if your ID card is not working.
Graduate students residing in University Village, 1855 Place, or Family Housing who would like to park within the apartment parking lots will need to purchase the apartment permit (cost of $388-$437). After adding the apartment permit to your cart, you will then be offered the GA permit at no additional cost. This GA permit will allow a single vehicle to be connected at a time; changes can be made by contacting Parking Services. This GA permit will have the same start and expiration date as your purchased apartment permit. Graduate students who purchase these permits together will have the option to payroll-deduct the total amount in a single deduction.
Fall 2026 permits can be purchased online ONLY starting 7/13/26 - the permit will be valid 8/16/26 through 12/31/26. Please contact Parking Services on or after the sale date if unable to obtain your permit online.
Those who receive an MSU Fellowship of $1,000 or more per semester qualify for a graduate assistant (GA) parking permit. Qualifying fellowship recipients may order their permit online any time after GA permits become available for the semester. This permit must be paid for in-full at the time of purchase. Please see the GA tab for additional details.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/15/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
Valid in lot 100 and lot 89. The permit is repositionable; you may register two vehicles but only one may park on campus at a time. The vehicle must be registered to the permit with MSU Parking and the permit affixed to the lower left, driver’s side of the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/15/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
Valid in lot 100 and lot 89. The permit is repositionable; you may register two vehicles but only one may park on campus at a time. The vehicle must be registered to the permit with MSU Parking and the permit affixed to the lower left, driver’s side of the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 7/15/26 - valid 8/24/26 through 5/7/27
Must be graduate level or higher to purchase.
The permit is repositionable; you may register two vehicles but only one may park on campus at a time. The vehicle must be registered to the permit with MSU Parking and the permit affixed to the lower left, driver’s side of the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus.
Year 1 & 2 – valid in lots 92, 97 and 89.
Year 3 & 4 – valid in Wharton Ramp/Lot 19 and lot 89.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 8/3/26 - valid 8/31/26 through 5/7/27
All students are eligible to purchase. Moped permits grant parking in designated moped spaces. The permit sticker must be displayed on the moped fender to grant privileges. Motorcycles cannot be registered with the moped permit.
*Without a MSU permit, mopeds must be parked in regular spaces in pay lots with payment submitted.
Purchase Online Only Starting: 8/3/26 - valid 8/31/26 through 5/7/27
All students are eligible to purchase. There are two secure bike storage cages offered on campus located in Lot 102/Trowbridge Ramp 5 (by the Communication Arts and Sciences building) and Lot 103/Grand River Ramp 6 (by Olin Health Center/Grand River Ave).
Your MSU ID will grant access to the secured areas. The bike cage permit must be displayed once received. In addition to the cage permit, bicycles should also be registered and have a regular bike registration permit displayed.
Parking Services should be contacted if intending to register a motorcycle to a decal permit (not virtual). Motorcycles (over 100CC) are not allowed to park in moped parking spaces, they must park in a regular vehicle space.
You must call Parking Services to make changes to the vehicle or license plate connected to your permit. ONLY ONE VEHICLE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE PERMIT AND ITS PRIVILEGES AT A TIME UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE IN THE DESIGNATED PERMIT SECTION ABOVE. If a windshield is replaced, keep the repositionable permit and place it on the new windshield. If your vehicle is in the shop, you must move your permit to the loaner vehicle and call Parking Services with the license plate, make, style, year, and color of the loaner vehicle in order to park on campus. If your permit is not moved over from your primary vehicle, please contact us for next steps.
IN ADDITION TO HAVING THE PERMIT DISPLAYED, VEHICLE/PLATE INFORMATION MUST MATCH WHAT IS LISTED ON FILE WITH THE PERMIT TO GRANT PARKING PRIVILEGES. **ALL PHYSICAL PERMITS ARE SUBJECT TO A $30 REPLACEMENT FEE**
You must call Parking Services to make changes to the vehicle or license plate connected to your permit privileges. Only one vehicle can be connected for parking privileges at a time.
VEHICLE/PLATE INFORMATION MUST MATCH WHAT IS LISTED ON FILE WITH THE PERMIT TO GRANT PARKING PRIVILEGES.
If permanently switching to a new vehicle or license plate, a new permit will most likely be needed (as information is listed on the permit); retain the permit and call Parking Services for next steps. If your vehicle is being repaired, contact Parking Services to inquire about a loaner permit. When contacting us to update/change information, please have the license plate, make, style, year, and color of the vehicle.
IN ADDITION TO HAVING THE PERMIT DISPLAYED, VEHICLE/PLATE INFORMATION MUST MATCH WHAT IS LISTED ON FILE WITH THE PERMIT TO GRANT PARKING PRIVILEGES. **ALL PHYSICAL PERMITS ARE SUBJECT TO A $30 REPLACEMENT FEE**
A replacement request should be submitted if you have lost your permit, never received the permit in the mail, or were involved in an accident. Incomplete information may cause a delay in review and approvals. Replacement requests may require a $30 replacement charge.
