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BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET
STUDENT PERMIT
STUDENT PERMIT
STUDENTS
Permits
Where Do I Get My Hang Tag for My Permit?
Our monitoring system does not require hang tags. Your permit and account information is linked to your license plate, which eliminates the need for a physical hang tag.
By removing the need for a physical hang tag, we are able to maintain our price points as low as possible by not having to produce a physical product for you to purchase.
What's An AM/PM permit, How Do I Get One?
If you are an off-campus student who works on campus early in the morning (shift ends by 9 a.m.) or late at night (shift begins before 6 p.m.), you may be eligible for an AM or PM limited-time parking permission to accommodate your work schedule.
Send an email with the subject line “AM/PM permit” to muparking@missouri.edu with your name, your supervisor’s name, where you work and when. Once we verify your work schedule, we’ll let you know your options.
Are You Sold Out of Parking Permits?
Probably not, although anything leftover will likely be in a perimeter lot.
How Do I Move Parking Structures/Lots?
1. Email us requesting your cancellation
2. After receiving a confirmation email that your cancellation was processed, log back in and purchase a permit in the lot you want
We can't "move" one car from one to another in our system, which is why you are required to cancel and purchase a new permit. We also can't promise that there will be spaces left by the time you attempt to purchase your new permit location.
It is illegal to sell your current permit to another student. If you choose to sell it, it may result in your paying for the other student's tickets as well as a fine of $150.
What if I No Longer Need A Permit, or am No Longer A Student or an Employee On Campus?
If you are no longer a student at MU or need a parking permit, you will need to notify Parking & Transportation Services via email. Refunds are pro-rated if available.
Will I Have to Pay for Parking if I'm Attending an Event or Studying on Campus in the Evening?
Parking is enforced from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except in restricted structures and surface lots, including Parking Structure 7 and Tiger Avenue (both structures over by MU Health Care), and some floors in Virginia Avenue Parking Structure that are designated for Residential Life students.
Lots restricted 24/7 also include Residential Life parking lots and surface lots, which are all noted as “restricted.”
The university has more than 75 surface lots and structures available on campus, most of which are unrestricted after 6 p.m. every day of the week. These include Turner Avenue, Conley Avenue and University Avenue parking structures, and most surface lots in the core campus.
I've Been Here For Years, But I'm Still In A Perimeter Lot. WTH.
If you are a senior, your priority date does arrive before underclassmen. We understand that some seniors end up parking in perimeter lots, unfortunately there are a finite number of core campus spaces that must also accommodate staff, faculty, professional students, as well as graduate students.
I Heard There Are Open Spots In Better Locations, How Do I Get One?
When spots in highly requested locations become available, we contact students based on the same criteria as the priority dates list. There is a deadline to accept the offer, if you don't accept the offer before the deadline expires, your request to change locations will be based on space availability.
Location
Why Can’t I Park In Core Campus?
Priority for core campus parking is given to those students who live in residence halls, graduate students, and professional students.
I Live Downtown, Why Can’t I Park Near My Apartment?
If you’re living off campus in a private apartment, sorority or fraternity house, you will probably get a perimeter lot assignment – regardless of your proximity to campus. If you need overnight parking, you will be assigned to SG4, behind the Hearnes Center.
You can also call the City of Columbia at 573-874-2489 to see if there is space available in a city parking structure or visit them online.
Is It Safe For Me to Walk from a Perimeter Lot?
Yes. Safety is our first priority. If you are working/studying at MU after hours and want an officer to accompany you to your car, call MUPD at 573-882-7201 and they'll send a campus safety ambassador. We encourage everyone to take necessary precautions to maintain their own safety.
Additionally, Tiger Line shuttles run from 5 a.m. to midnight from Hearnes (SG4), 6 a.m. to midnight to Trowbridge (AV14) and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to Reactor Field (RP10, RP3) to provide a safe ride for students when school is in session. The GoMizzou app has a real-time map. Open maps and choose the Tiger Line icon on the bottom right side of your screen to view buses live on their routes.
Mizzou’s blue light emergency phones also are visible across campus, the phones connect directly with an MUPD dispatcher who will respond immediately.
Why Do I Have to Park So Far Away?
Basically: we have a finite number of spaces that were built in the middle of campus. If we could place extra spaces in core campus, we would, but the space required for that simply does not exist. It is a factor to weigh in your decision to attend a large university.
We understand that parking in perimeter lots can increase the time it takes to get to the core campus, which is why we operate a shuttle service exclusively for students at no extra charge. Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes during peak hours; it takes approximately 10-15 minutes for a shuttle from the perimeter lots to reach the core campus drop-off points.
See Tiger Line schedule here.
The GoMizzou app has a real-time map. Open maps and choose the Tiger Line icon on the bottom right side of your screen.
How Much Does Tiger Line Cost?
Tiger Line is included in your student fees, so there are no additional tickets or fees required.Find the Tiger Line schedule here.
How Do I Get Accessible Parking?
Review what to do here.
Regulations/Citations
Why Did I Get A Parking Citation, What Do I Do?
Parking citations are issued for violations of university parking rules and regulations. Citations may be paid or appealed. Citations must be paid or appealed within 5 days from the date of issuance of the citation, or a late fee will be assessed.
Learn more about MU Parking Regulations
Log in to Tiger Portal to pay a citation
Appeal a citation in Tiger Portal
Student citation rates and violations
What is Donations for Citations?
Donations for Citations allows an alternative payment for up to three citations each year. You may donate 10 full-size, non-perishable items in lieu of paying the actual citation dollar amount.
Your donations will go to Tiger Pantry, Mizzou’s on-campus food pantry for MU students, staff and faculty who are experiencing food insecurity or hunger.
Bring your items to the Parking & Transportation Office (Turner Avenue Parking Structure) within five days of receiving a citation. Be sure to check here for acceptable items.
This only applies to citations for no permission, permission does not apply or expired meter (up to $25 per citation) for a maximum of three citations per year.
Who Has Access to my Parking Account Information?
Your parking account information is covered under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), making access to this information restricted. Only the individual account holder is allowed to access their parking account information.
Granting Additional Authorized Access
Why Can’t I Get Into the Portal?
The portal works in Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Explorer. Demand can be high at peak times. Refresh or try again later. There are plenty of spaces in perimeter lots.
Do not register as a visitor. This may delay your ability to purchase a permit. If you accidentally register as a visitor, please call us at 573-882-4568 to unlock your account.
Logging into the Tiger Park Portal on more than one device slows the process for you and your peers.
FACULTY/STAFF
Do I Have To Buy A Permit?
If you want to park on campus, yes.
How Do I Buy A Permit?
Email muparking@missouri.edu as below:
Subject line: New Employee
Hello, my name is (insert your name) I give you permission to charge my payroll for my permit. Here are my details:
Full Name:
Job Title:
Start Date:
Supervisor:
Vehicle License Plate Number:
Vehicle Make and Model:
Vehicle Color:
When Do I Need to Renew My Permit?
Your permit is automatically renewed every month. If you're retiring, follow the steps below to cancel your permit.
How Do I Cancel My Permit?
Email muparking@missouri.edu as follows:
Subject Line: Canceling My Permit
Hello, my name is (insert your name) and I am canceling my permit for (insert your permit location).
I'm An MU Employee, Does That Mean I Can Park Anywhere?
No. Faculty and staff will be issued tickets by the same standards that students are. Your permit designates where you are allowed to park unless otherwise specified through direct contact with the Parking Department. View employee regulations here.
How Do I Move Locations?
Your initial structure/lot assignment will not be changed, with the exception of:
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Change of position location
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Your position requires you to park elsewhere on campus
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Special circumstances
We will not change your parking location solely for personal preference, due to the finite number of spaces available in core campus parking.
I'm A Graduate Student and am employed as a TA, Does That Mean I Get Employee Parking?
No. If you are registered as a student, you are purchasing your permit on your assigned priority date, not as a full-time MU employee.
I'm A New Employee and Forgot to Register with Parking, Now I Have Tickets
Email muparking@missouri.edu as follows:
Subject line: New Employee Forgot to Register
Hello, my name is (insert your name) I forgot to register for parking. I give you permission to charge my payroll for my permit. Here are my details:
Full Name:
Job Title:
Start Date:
Supervisor:
Vehicle License Plate Number:
Vehicle Make and Model:
Vehicle Color:
Why Did I Get A Parking Citation, What Do I Do?
Parking citations are issued for violations of university parking rules and regulations. Citations may be paid or appealed. Citations must be paid or appealed within 5 days from the date of issuance of the citation, or a late fee will be assessed.
Learn more about MU Parking Regulations
Log in to Tiger Portal to pay a citation
VISITOR
Do I Need A Permit?
If you are parking on MU campus, yes.
Enforcement hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday year-round. Residential Life spaces, MU Health Care parking structures/lots, and 24-hour reserved spaces are enforced 24 hours a day. Vehicles may be towed on the first violation.
How Much Is A Visitor Permit?
A visitor permit is $5 per day. Purchase here. Our system only allows visitors to purchase the permit the day of the visit, e.g. a visitor on Monday could purchase their permit on Sunday at midnight at the earliest.
How Do I Get A Permit?
Visitors must register their vehicle and purchase a temporary virtual permission via the Tiger Park Portal or use metered parking. See all details here.
I Don't Want To Buy A Visitor Permit
Metered parking in MU structures/lots is available for $1 per hour. City structures and permits are also available.
FAMILY
How Do I Guarantee My Student A Parking Space In Core Campus?
Only Res Life students are promised a space in core campus. This is a featured benefit of living on campus.
Where Do I Park for Family Weekend?
If you're a family member visiting their Tiger on a Family Weekend, visit this page to see parking details for your specific dates.
I Want to Stay the Night On Campus, Where Can I Stay?
For information regarding visits as a Mizzou parent, family member, or friend, visit our Parents and Family website.
I'm Visiting Campus Outside of A Scheduled Event, Where Do I Park?
If you're visiting outside of an event (e.g. Family Weekend) you are responsible for purchasing a visitors permit. We do not require a permit for Friday after 6 p.m. through the following Monday at 7 a.m..
If you are visiting outside of those hours, you may choose to purchase a visitors permit here, or use city parking.
I Bought My Student A Permit And Didn't Get The Spot I Wanted
Unfortunately due to limited space on campus, we have a finite number of spots. Priority dates are put in place to assist students in gaining a higher chance of a more convenient parking space.
I'm Getting Billed for Parking Citations, But No One Will Tell Me Anything When I Call
Even if you bought your student a permit, as soon as that student is enrolled in MU, we are legally mandated to not discuss any of their private records without their written consent. This is a condition of FERPA, that protects your student's privacy. Unless we receive written consent from the student whose name the permit is under, we will not discuss the items on any bills.
EVENTS
I'm A Visitor For An MU Game, Where Do I Park?
Visit this page to see maps and details for sports events.
I'm Helping My Student Move On-Campus, Where Do I Go?
Your student should be receiving information for Move-In Days. Maps and directions for where to park will be provided prior to Move-In day.