Are you a commuter?

  • Commuters are Montana State University faculty, staff, and non-resident students who regularly travel to campus with a motorized vehicle.

I’m a commuter! How can I purchase parking?

  • Commuters can purchase parking permits through our online parking portal or by calling Parking & Transportation Services during business hours.

Which permit can I purchase?

  • Commuters are eligible to purchase parking permits for the following lot designations: Trout, Elk, Wolf, Bobcat, Stadium, or the parking garage. Waitlists are available for permits that are sold out. Please see the campus parking map for lot locations: montana.edu/parking/map.pdf.

Additional Information

  • Commuters may share a single parking permit. However, only one vehicle associated with that permit may be on campus at one time. 
  • Commuters are encouraged to bike, utilize the Streamline Bus System, or carpool in order to save money, cut carbon emissions, and reduce impacts on roadways. Please see Eco-Friendly Transportation to Campus section for more information.

Commuters must comply with all University parking regulations. Please refer to the complete list of parking regulations at: montana.edu/parking/regulations.html.