Last Revised: 6/30/2025

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, 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, ride the CatTracks Shuttle, or carpool in order to save money, cut carbon emissions, and reduce impacts on roadways. 

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