MSU will once again offer long-term parking on campus during winter break in Bison Lot 26 and Bobcat Lot 18. All on and off campus students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use these lots for long-term parking whether they have a parking permit or not. Storing your vehicle in one of these lots makes it easier for both MSU and the City of Bozeman to keep our streets and parking lots clear of snow.

Important details:

  • A permit is not required to park in Bison Lot 26 and Bobcat Lot 18 from Saturday, December 14, 2024, through Monday, January 13, 2025.
  • A permit is required to park in all other MSU lots during the break.
  • Keep in mind that vehicles parked in the same location for more than three consecutive days must be parked in Bobcat lot 18 or Bison lot 26 to facilitate snow removal.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense ($225.00).

  • Depending on snowfall and conditions, some MSU lots may be closed periodically to facilitate snow removal.

A limited number of permits will be offered online and in-person starting on December 2, 2024, for covered parking on the second floor only of the parking garage. The cost is $150, and this permit will allow parking in the garage from Saturday, December 14, 2024, through Monday, January 13, 2025.

Please see the campus parking map for all noted parking areas.

Just a reminder: Parking permits are required, and all vehicles must park in their designated lots year-round unless an exception is published. All parking regulations will be enforced 24/7 throughout winter break, including 30-minute zones, service drives, fire lanes, ADA spaces, no-parking areas, and all other state and federal parking regulations. View our full parking regulations.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and have a happy and safe winter break. 

A permit is not required to park in standard parking lots on national holidays when Parking Services is closed. This does not include any 24 hour permit required area, such as Eagle, Bison, or state regulated areas. Please see the parking regulations for all 24/7 enforced regulations. The following dates are parking holidays:

Holiday Date
New Year’s Day  January 1
Martin Luther King Day January 20
Presidents’ Day February 17
Memorial Day May 26
Independence Day  July 4
Labor Day September 1
Indigenous Peoples Day

Exchanged for day after Thanksgiving (formerly Columbus Day)
Veterans’ Day November 11
Thanksgiving  November 27-28
Christmas Day  December 25
   

Please contact Parking Services for questions for clarifications.

We are currently sold to capacity for our long term campus parking permits, but waitlists are currently available. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for Spring 2025 permits, please contact Parking and Transportation Services at 406-994-1723.

The campus parking map is located here: campus parking map.

For any questions, please contact Parking Services.