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Montana State University - Parking - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Student Parking Lot? Yes
There are 11 lots used by students living on campus. Those lots, plus additional ones, can be used by commuting students. There are 19 student lots total.
Freshmen Allowed to Park? Yes
Approximate Parking Permit Cost $159 per year
Common Parking Tickets
  • No parking: $35
  • Overtime Parking: $25
  • Parking in a handicapped zone: $100

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

MSU does not have an ideal parking system, and students are starting to complain. The majority of students, including freshmen, drive, and that requires a lot of space for lots. The school is trying to solve this problem at the moment and plans to do so by building a parking garage or by following the advice of ASMSU and improving the bus and shuttle system on campus, which will hopefully encourage alternative transportation and lessen the need for parking lots.

Students who choose not to bring a car to school are usually happy with their decision. They get to cut a $100-plus dollar parking permit out of their expenses, as well as the hassle of finding a spot in any of the overcrowded lots. Those students with cars usually end up getting so frustrated that at one point or another, they give in to their road rage and park illegally on one of the neighboring streets, feeling the $15 ticket is worth it.

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Parking at Montana State University

llamasrus

'15

Equine Studies

4.2
A-

Decent Parking

Parking permits are about $160 for a year of school. There's plenty of parking if you are willing to walk. Parking during the week can be a hassle, but it's practically empty on weekends. Also, there are different categories of parking permits. There is a free bus line, but it is not 24 hr service.

Feb 03, 2012

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jennyjuell

'15

Autobody and Collision Repair

3.5
B

Availability of Parking

There are plenty of parking lots around campus, I only wish that there was a way for them to be closer to the dorms. Really though, there isn't a lot that can be done about it, because I know that the residents around the campus need to be able to park as well, and I respect that the Bozeman community has made a point to make parking available to residents and students.

Nov 18, 2011

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cmanv2

'14

Chemical Engineering

1.9
C-

Not So Great

Living off campus I have to commute to school every day. I can pretty much always get a spot, but it may take 10+ minutes to walk to class. Plus, I payed a premium price so that I could park closer (so much for that).

Oct 10, 2011

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Facts

Getting a Parking Permit

Compared to most college campuses, and even some high schools, parking at MSU is relatively cheap. Getting a permit is usually no problem whatsoever and just takes a quick trip to the University Police.

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot:
The Hedges lot, one of the largest on campus, almost always has some open spaces, but they are usually far away from the dorms. For those students watching their checkbooks, it is possible to find a spot off campus—just be willing to walk a few extra blocks, and make sure you don’t park where a resident parking sign is present.

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here:
Pretty much anywhere on the northeast side of campus, where the lowrises are, is always full.

Parking ServicesWhat's This?

Parking Services Department
Corner of South 7th Ave. and Kagy Blvd.
(406) 994-2121
rputzke@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/wwwmsupd/regulati.shtml#registration

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Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho

Major: English Literature/Spanish

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