Parking Regulations

This page provides general information and addresses frequently asked questions about parking at MSUB and City College. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive guide. Contact the Parking Services Office by phone at 406-657-1704 or email msubparking@msubillings.edu.

Report vehicle accidents immediately to MSUB University Police at 406-657-2147.

All vehicles operating or parked on MSUB/City College property must be registered with MSUB Parking or in the Mobile Pay system.

Registration is part of the permit purchasing process and must be completed online when purchasing a permit.

For the complete parking policy, visit Policy Number: 503 – Parking

General Information

• Posted Reserved Parking is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Unauthorized vehicles parked in these spaces are subject to tow. All fines and fees are driver/owner responsibility.
• Current permits are required Monday-Friday from 7:30am until 5pm on MSUB University and City College parking lots.
• Parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
• MSUB Parking Services Office is located with the University Police Department on the ground level of the University Parking Garage. Business hours are Monday-Friday from 8am until 5pm, unless special hours are posted.
• A current parking permit authorizes parking on campus. It does not guarantee a parking space.
• MSUB has available ADA parking spaces at the MSUB University and City College campuses. A current MSUB permit must be displayed or an hourly Mobile Pay digital permit must be purchased along with a visible, current ADA hang tag or ADA license plate.
• All vehicles parked at MSUB University and City College campuses must be in good operating condition. Vehicles in violation will be towed at owner/driver expense.
• Falsifying parking registration information voids the permit.
• Refunds for purchased parking permits will be considered on an individual basis.
• Weather and lot maintenance may change the availability of some parking spaces.
• MSUB is not responsible for any damage to or theft from any vehicle parked at or driven onto any MSUB University-owned campuses or facilities.
• In addition to University regulations, Montana Code Annotated and Billings City Ordinances are enforced on all University properties. Compliance is expected of every vehicle owner/driver while on University property.
• Trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, and oversized vehicles are not allowed on University-owned property without prior approval of the Parking Services Department.
• During class breaks and exceptional circumstances, the Parking Services Department may provide parking garage storage for vehicles with prior authorization and current parking permits.

Parking Permits

Parking Permits can be purchased online or with the Mobile pay system.

Current parking permits are REQUIRED for the MSUB Parking Garage and any parking areas at MSUB University and City College campuses.

If you are a student, faculty, or staff with MSU Billings or City College, log into MyMSUB, locate the menu on the right-side of the screen and click on "View all Cards," then scroll down to "Parking Services." From there, bookmark the tab to become part of your dashboard. From the Parking Portal, click on “Get Permits”. Complete and verify your customer information, then purchase your permit. Permits may be mailed or picked up at the MSUB Parking Services Office during business hours.

Parking hangtags must be clearly displayed, face-out, on the rearview mirror. Failure to properly display a current parking permit will result in fines and/or towing at the expense of the owner/driver.

Vehicles may share a single parking permit; however, only one vehicle associated with a parking permit may be parked on University property at one time. Up to eight vehicles may be linked to a single parking permit.

Lost or stolen permits must be reported to the MSUB Parking Services Office. There may be a replacement fee.

MSU Bozeman Students

Purchase a permit

1. Click on the “I am not affiliated…” statement.
2. Click on “Signup”.
3. If you have already made an account, click on “Login”.
4. Complete the customer information, then register your vehicle and purchase permit.

Parking Tips

Always LOCK your vehicle and secure valuables out of sight.

Be aware of surroundings, signage and proper placement when parking your vehicle.

Update address, phone number and email changes through the Parking Services card of MyMSUB. Update current vehicle information as needed.

All communication from the Parking Services Office will be through email. Check your listed email often for notifications.

Citations & Appeals

How to pay a citation

• If you are a student, faculty, or staff with MSU Billings or City College, log into MyMSUB, click on the Parking Services card, then click on “Go”. From the Parking Portal, click on “Citations”.
• Unpaid citations will result in late fees after 7 days. Three or more outstanding citations may result in towing at the owner/driver’s expense.

How to appeal a citation

• Log into MyMSUB or the MSUB Parking website. All correspondence will be through email.
• Appeals must be submitted within 7 days of receiving the citation.

Questions on Citations and Appeals

Visitors

Visitors must purchase a guest parking permit through the Mobile Pay system. 

Hourly/Daily Permit

Hourly parking may be purchased using one of the Mobile Pay signs within the visitor/mobile pay lots.  The Mobile Pay rate is $2 per hour, each additional hour is $1 up to $5 max daily. Mobile Pay requires the use of a smartphone, however, individuals without a smartphone may visit the Parking Services Office for assistance.  Please be prepared to provide your license plate number. 

How to pay a visitor citation

• Online (follow the directions printed on the back of the orange envelope)
• Cash or check at the Parking Services Office
• Mail a check or money order using the orange envelope

Revised July 2026