MSU Parking Services

Official account of Michigan State University Parking Services. Not monitored 24/7. Call 517-355-8440 during business hours for assistance.

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Hello Spartans! Complimentary parking will be offered in pay‑by‑plate and metered areas from 8/15–8/30. Overnight restrictions remain in effect. Permit and patient zones will still be enforced. Special events may impact access and fees in select lots.

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University Holiday Parking:
On Monday, May 25th, campus will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. Parking will be complimentary; any overnight restrictions do still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

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Spartans, please use caution. Flooding in low areas and along the Red Cedar River over the next 72 hours are impacting areas across the East Lansing campus. For the latest closures and safety guidance, tap “Flooding Updates” in the SafeMSU app. For your safety do not attempt to travel through areas impacted by the flooding. Please obey all barricades and follow any posted detours. Your cooperation and patience during this time is greatly appreciated.

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Lot 83 Update: April 1-30

🚧 Service Road will be closed in front of the T.B. Simon Power Plant all April for utility installation. Local access to nearby facilities and Lot 83 will remain open.

🚙 Detours: Use Harrison Rd or Farm Ln to reach Trowbridge Rd.
🚶 Sidewalk: North‑side sidewalk stays open with a temporary bypass.

Please follow posted detours and construction directions. Thanks for your patience during this work.

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Complimentary parking will be offered in pay-by-plate and metered areas from 2/28/26 through 3/8/26 for spring break; any overnight restrictions still apply. Permit and patient areas will still be enforced per posted requirements. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

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MSU Parking will never send text messages about permits, citations, payments, or account issues. If you receive a text claiming to be from MSU Parking—or any parking service—it is a scam.

Do not click on any links, and do not share personal information. Stay safe and always verify through official MSU channels.

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Construction on MSU’s new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center at the northwest corner of Red Cedar Road and Wilson Road has begun. Please be aware of increased construction activity, periodic routing changes, and upcoming parking impacts. Employee Parking Lots 56 and 57 will permanently close on March 9, 2026. Please refer to the enclosed map highlighting alternative parking options to help you plan ahead.

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University Holiday Parking:
On Monday, January 19th, the campus will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking will be complimentary; any overnight restrictions still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

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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.

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.

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On 11/27 & 11/28, campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Parking will be complimentary; any overnight restrictions do still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

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COMPLIMENTARY PARKING will be offered in pay-by-plate and metered areas on 10/20/25 & 10/21/25. Any overnight restrictions still apply. Permit and patient areas will still be enforced per posted requirements.

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Bike Permit Pick Up Reminder:
Once registered online, MSU Bike Index permits must be placed on the bike to be considered fully registered. Permits are available for pick up at the Visitor Center on Trowbridge Road from 7:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
Please have your MSU ID and the email used during registration ready for reference when picking up the permit.

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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 p.m to 3 a.m.
Visitor parking will NOT be available during these hours.
Thank you for your cooperation.

[MSU Police and Public Safety @msupolice]

The online parking portal will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, 9/17/25 starting at 9:00 PM for planned maintenance.
⏳ Estimated downtime: up to 2 hours
🔒 Services affected: Violation payments, appeals, and permit purchases.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

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On Monday, 9/1/25, campus will be closed in honor of Labor Day. Parking will be complimentary; any overnight restrictions do still apply.

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Due to the football game on Friday, 8/29/25, in-person services at the Parking Office will be closed; phones will still be answered during normal business hours. The Visitor Center on Trowbridge Road will close at 12pm.

[MSU Police and Public Safety @msupolice]

Complimentary Parking will be offered in pay-by-plate & metered areas from 8/16/25 through 8/24/25. Any overnight restrictions still apply. Permit & patient areas will continue to be enforced per posted requirements. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

[MSU Police and Public Safety @msupolice]

Following a thorough review of MSU’s parking needs and lot usage, several changes have been implemented for the Fall Semester. These updates affect Lots 29, 33, 103 (Ramp 6), and 112.

• Lot 29: Payment required 24/7; employee permits are no longer eligible.
• Lot 33: Employee permits required 6am–6pm; SPOT ON payment is no longer accepted. Overnight restrictions added: No parking 2am–6am.
• Ramp 6 / Lot 103: No longer mixed use. Upper levels (past the gate) require employee permits 24/7; ground and basement levels require payment 24/7.
• Lot 112: Payment required 7am–Midnight; employee permits are no longer eligible. Overnight restrictions updated: No parking 2am–6am.

Please plan ahead and check lot signage for the most up-to-date information.

[MSU Police and Public Safety @msupolice]

On Thursday, 7/3/25, Parking Office in-person services will be closed. Phones will be answered during business hours and online services will be available 24/7. Parking will continue to be enforced per posted requirements.

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY: On Friday, 7/4/25, campus will be closed in honor of Independence Day. Parking will be complimentary; any overnight restrictions do still apply. Special events may impact entry and fees for certain lots.

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In person and phone services will close early at 3pm on Tuesday, 6/24/25. Online services will remain available 24/7.