On-campus Parking

Things you must do to park on campus

  1. Buy and display a current university parking permit.
  2. Park in the lot that matches your permit color or lot number. Depending on your permit type, you may be able to park in other areas.
  3. Park during the times given for your lot, as prescribed by your permit type or parking meters.

Legal parking is important

You’re required to have a parking permit year-round if you choose to park in university lots.

Signed Reserved Spaces are reserved 24-hours / 7-days a week, unless posted otherwise.

Transportation services enforces parking regulations on campus at all times. The owner/operator of a vehicle is responsible for finding a legal parking space and displaying a valid permit.

Parking on university property is a privilege. Violations of parking regulations may result in the loss of these privileges.

What if I can’t find a place to park?

Lot 39, Lot 44, and Lot 51 are rainbow lots, located on the corner of Walnut and Kimbrough. You can park here with an orange, yellow, blue, red or green permit.

Registration and purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a space to park. Lack of convenient parking spaces is not justification for illegal parking.

How can I find open parking spots?

We have resources to help you find an open parking space. Read our updates and follow us on Twitter.

Concerns, Complaints or Suggestions

For any concerns, complaints or suggestions, please email the Transportation Manager, John Matthews, @ JMatthews@missouristate.edu

Administrative services notifications

  • Lot 14 Closure
    Thursday March 20, 2025 at 8:28 p.m.

    Parking Lot 14 will be closed on the following dates for events and to accommodate visiting guests to campus. Monday, March 24, 2025 Friday, March 28, 2025 Friday, April 4, 2025 Friday, April 11, 2025 Monday, April 21, 2025 Monday, April 28, 2025 For any questions or concerns please contact the Parking Office at 417-836-4825, […]

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  • Parking Lot 54 Closure
    Friday November 1, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.

    Yellow Commuter Parking Lot 54 (east side of the Arena) will be closed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to allow for voters to park during the election. It will reopen after the polls close. Commuters please use other yellow lots which includes both parking garages. For any questions or concerns please reach out to the Transportation […]

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  • Closure of Alley between Karls and Art Annex
    Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

    The transformer in the alley between Karls and Art Annex was relocated this past weekend. Due to the now narrow portion of alley between the transformer and Art Annex, the alley between the buildings is closed until further notice. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Transportation Team at 417-836-4825, should you have […]

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