Parking Frequently Asked Questions

How do I purchase a Multi-Zone Permit?

Anyone wishing to purchase the Multi-Zone permit option must select a permit from the parking zone options, located on the parking portal website, myparking.msstate.edu. Once you've selected your permit, continue following the permit purchase process until you reach the View Cart page. On the view cart page, select the "add permit" option. You will then add the Multi-Zone permit option to your cart and continue the purchasing process. 

If I have a gated permit, can I park in other gated parking lots with the addition of the Multi-Zone permit?

No, your gated permit allows you to park in your designated gated parking zone, but the multi-zone permit is not valid in other gated parking zones that you do not possess a permit for. (The multi-zone permit is not valid in metered, timed, service, or reserved spaces)

Where is the Multi-Zone permit valid to park?

The Multi-Zone permit is valid to park in any non-gated parking lot. The Multi-Zone permit is not valid in gated, metered, timed, service, or reserved spaces.

What do I need to do if I sold my car?

You will need to contact our office so we can unlink and remove the vehicle from your parking account. 

What do I do if my vehicle breaks down in an illegal parking area?

Contact the Transportation office at 662-325-3526 to avoid citations. After hours, contact MSU Police Department at 325-2121.

Can I appeal a citation?

If you feel you have received a citation that you did not deserve, you can appeal your citation online.

What do I do if I am visiting campus?

Visitor permits are required for all who visit campus unless metered or timed parking is used. A visitor permit may be obtained by coming to our office located at the Roberts Building or by purchasing a visitor (3045) permit on the ParkMobile App.

Does any vehicle on campus require a parking permit?

Yes, all vehicles parked on MSU campus must have an active MSU permit properly registered. This includes students, staff, visitors, vendors, rental and temporary vehicles.

How do I get a parking permit for my vehicle?

Annual permits can be registered for online at myparking.msstate.edu. A visitor permit may be obtained by coming to our office located at the Roberts Building or by purchasing a visitor (3045) permit on the ParkMobile App.

How do I charge my electric vehicle if I live on campus?

Residential students can purchase an EV charging permit for an additional $100 fee, that allows them to charge in any of the 10 charging stations on campus, excluding parking garage charging. 

Can I purchase multiple permits for different parking zones?

No, staff & students can only purchase one parking permit. 

How does the new parking zone system work?

Staff and students will select one parking zone to park in for the academic year (Ex. C1).

What happens if someone else drives my vehicle and receives a citation?

You are responsible for any citations issued to the vehicle.

Can I back into a parking space?

Your license plate must be visible from the drive aisle. For those that wish to continue to park in a space with their vehicle front facing the drive aisle, we now offer custom MSU license plates that can be displayed on the front of your vehicle and linked to your annual permit. These plates can be purchased in our office at the Roberts Building for $30. 

Can my motorcycle be my second vehicle?

Yes, your motorcycle can be added to your digital permit as your second vehicle but both vehicles cannot be on campus at the same time.

What do I do with my permit if I am no longer employed with the University?

You will need to contact the Transportation office when you depart from the University so we can stop accruing charges. If your permit is payroll deduct, you will continue to be charged even though you are no longer with the University. 

How does the waitlist work?

All parkers will have the option to add themselves to the waitlist. If you do not receive the zone of your choice you can add yourself to the waitlist through the parking portal at myparking.msstate.edu.

This can be done by selecting "Add/Edit Waitlist" located at the top of the parking portal page as well as below "Get Permit" at the bottom of the parking portal page. The parker can choose and rank their top five zones to be added to the waitlist. If you are awarded one of your waitlist choices, you will receive an email with the zone you are awarded. 

If you are awarded your first choice, you will come off the waitlist for your second, third, fourth, and fifth choice. If you are awarded your second choice, you will come off your third, fourth, and fifth choice and remain on your first choice. If you are awarded your third choice, you will remain on your first and second choice, you will come off your fourth and fifth choice. If you are awarded your fourth choice, you will remain on your first, second, and third choice, you will come off your fifth choice.

The parking zone waitlist is awarded on a first come first serve basis.

What do I do if I leave my residence hall during a home football game, and cannot get back onto campus?

Residential students have the option to purchase a Game Day Access Credential from the Transportation Office to access campus and certain parking lots during game days. During post-game traffic, no vehicle are allowed to enter campus.