Can you have a car on campus MSU?

Cars. There are a limited number of lot 89 and lot 91 permits available for first-year students who wish to bring their own car to campus. Other vehicle permits are available to students who have at least 28 credits. Visit the MSU Parking Services website for purchasing and additional details.



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It is recommended that visitors park at either lot 79, South of Spartan Stadium, or at lot 62 on the north side of the Stadium. These lots both allow all-day parking at a rate of approximately $2.00 per hour.

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Student Storage parking is designed for students who bring their vehicles to campus, but do not need to use them frequently. Storage parking is available to all students, including freshmen and sophomores. Distribution is first come, first served.

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All dormitory loops allow short term parking at meters or pay-by-plate spaces and require payment from 6am-Midnight. Dorm loops do NOT allow parking from 2am-6am. Shaw Lane Ramp #1 = Lot 51: basement of ramp only, no parking 2am-6am, payment required 7am-6pm, Monday - Friday.

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Parking rates are $2 per hour. Special events on campus may alter lot accessibility or fees. Please contact Parking Services for questions regarding specific events or lot restrictions.

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Students who need to bring a car to campus but don't drive it on a daily basis will need to find “storage” parking (defined as leaving your vehicle continuously parked in a lot or structure for periods greater than 24 hours).

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Many universities such as UCLA, San Diego State, and UC Riverside don't allow freshmen to bring a vehicle to campus as there is limited parking.

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Select permits are available to purchase online. If the permit you are looking to purchase is NOT offered online, please call 517-355-8440. Refer to the signs posted at the ENTRANCES of campus lots for general parking requirements and restrictions.

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Public parking is available in the lot next to Spartan Stadium south of the Library on Red Cedar Drive at Visitor Parking Lot 62. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, the parking lots and spaces near the Library off Circle Drive are reserved for vehicles with faculty/staff parking permits.

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