Faculty, staff and students have expressed their dissatisfaction with the limited flexibility of the current parking model.  

Additionally, the current parking model is not financially sustainable in the long term. Deferred maintenance for parking lots and structures needs to be addressed in the years ahead to maintain a safe and reliable parking infrastructure.

Keeping the current model would result in all permit holders paying $15 more per month. Mizzou’s lowest price parking options would become $36.50 a month for a lot or $41.50 a month for a structure. The demand-based model, however, gives employees lower-cost parking alternatives. They can pay as little as $10 a month under the new parking program. We want employees to have the flexibility to make the choice that’s best for them.

The new model will provide additional funding ($3.5 million more a year) needed to complete necessary maintenance and upgrades to our parking structures and lots. The plan also funds a capital pool for unexpected repairs and maintenance and for replacement of parking structures and needs in the future.

In a demand-based parking program, parking rates are organized in tiers. Pricing varies by tier, based on demand for the specific parking structure or lot. Faculty, staff and students will be able to choose an option that works best for them based on location, cost and availability. Assignments will be based on a first-come, first-served basis with faculty and staff receiving priority, followed by students. 

Key features of the parking program include: 

• Faculty, staff and students will have more parking choices and the flexibility to select where they park based on location, cost and availability. 

• For the first time, employees and students will have several low-cost parking options. 

• All faculty, staff and students will have access to shuttle services. 

• Regardless of parking permit, non-reserved parking lots/structures can be accessed between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. 

• Faculty/staff will have parking options ranging in cost from $10 to $105/monthly. 

• Students will have options ranging in cost from $50 to $315/semester. Semester permits will be active for five months for spring (January through May) and fall (August through December) and for two months in the summer (June through July).  

Parking permits will be assigned by location to help ensure adequate parking at each location. Your permitted parking location does not grant access to other parking locations in the same tier in which you have a permit.

All students will apply for a permit in July. The assigned permit purchase date is based on several factors, including residential location and year in school. 
 
MU Housing students who live on campus will continue to be assigned to lots and structures near their residential halls. 

MU Housing returning students who live on campus will be given priority and their parking assignments will be based on their residential halls. 
 
Returning students who live off-campus can purchase a permit in July from available locations. 

Graduate and professional students who opt to stay in their existing location for fall 2025 will be guaranteed a space there but should review the new rates. Requests for new locations will be subject to availability. 

Learn more on the Permits page of our website. 

All students will apply for a parking permit in July. Learn more on the Permits page. The permit purchase date is based on a student’s classification. Graduate and professional students will have the opportunity to apply for a parking space before undergraduate students. Graduate/professional students who opt to stay in their existing location for fall 2025 will be guaranteed a space there. However, requests for new locations will be subject to availability.

All students will apply for a permit in July. The permit purchase date is based on a student’s classification. Returning students who live on campus will be given priority parking and their parking lot/structure assignments will be based on their residence hall. New residential students will purchase a permit based on their residence hall. Find more information on the Permits page.

All students will apply for a parking permit in July. The permit purchase date is based on a student’s classification. Find more information on the Permits page.

Charging similar parking rates allows the university to manage its resources efficiently and ensures that everyone contributes to the upkeep of parking lots and structures. 

Parking tiers were established based on the location and convenience of each lot or structure in relation to the buildings they serve. Lots with direct access to high-demand areas were designated as “Reserved,” while those offering close, convenient access were placed in Tier 1. Locations set slightly farther from key buildings were categorized as Tier 2, and the most remote satellite lots fell into Tier 3 and Tier 4. 

Pricing was determined through a review of rates at peer institutions in higher education and also compared to the City of Columbia’s parking fees. The chosen rates represent a necessary increase to support maintenance and operations for MU Parking & Transportation. The rates remain competitive in the market and also offer flexible, cost-effective options for a range of users. 

MU Parking & Transportation officials and leaders studied numerous parking models over a period of 18 months, reviewing their capacity, pricing and effectiveness. The research showed a demand-based program would work best for the Mizzou campus. Faculty, staff and students also provided invaluable feedback that was factored into the final parking program that was developed. We have tried to honor permit holders’ values with the parking program that is being implemented.  

The campus community told us they valued: 

• Convenience. Some people value convenience and want to park as close as they can to their office, lab or residence hall. They’re willing to pay to park as close as they can.  

• Cost. Others value cost and don’t want to spend much on parking. They’re willing to park farther away if it saves them money. 

• Continuum. Others fall somewhere in the middle and appreciate options so they can decide what’s best for their personal situation.   

Mizzou’s parking rates under the new program are at the mid-point to lower end of the pricing range when compared to our SEC peers.

Guests/visitors: Non-Mizzou-affiliated individuals will need to create a visitor account, which must be verified by the parking office before they can purchase a temporary permit. They can request a visitor permit or park in locations offering meter parking and/or payment via kiosks. 

Courtesy employees: An employee with an established courtesy appointment on campus must visit the Parking & Transportation office to purchase a permit. The courtesy appointment must be verified in MyHR before the permit can be issued. 

MU Health Care traveler: They can purchase a temporary permit within their official parking account or if they create a visitor account, it will need to be verified by Parking & Transportation.
 
Remote/hybrid employees: They can purchase a pay-per-scan permit at three different lots or park in lots offering meter parking. 

MU Health Care employees at perimeter locations or off-site clinics (South Providence, Urgent Care, etc.): These lots also will be able to use a pay-per-scan option. They can purchase a pay-per-scan for CG1 for closest access to University Hospital. 

Volunteers: They can purchase a visitor permit or park in locations offering meter parking or payment via kiosks. No changes are being made to guest/visitor/volunteer parking. You can purchase a visitor permit up to seven days in advance after your account is verified. Please send an email with your account number to muparking@missouri.edu for verification. 

Retirees: If they work more than (FTE greater than .49), they can apply for a standard employee permit or purchase a pay-per-scan permit. 

Dual permits: Faculty/staff whose duties require specific and continuing needs to complete work at multiple, widely separated locations on campus may apply for additional parking permissions (dual permit) for an additional cost. Additional permissions are assigned on a space-available basis.  

Demand-based pricing programs focus on how much people use the parking spaces, with prices adjusted based on availability and demand. Tying the pricing to salary would shift the focus away from demand-based principles and complicate the program’s objectives.

Since discussions first began, the parking program has evolved significantly in response to campus needs and priorities. Based on valuable employee and student feedback, we are transitioning to a demand-based parking program to better reflect user needs and improve the overall parking experience for faculty, staff and students. This shift also allows us to bring more structure to our deferred maintenance plan, ensuring parking facilities are maintained and improved for long-term reliability. Additionally, we are actively working to provide more parking options for campus users, increasing accessibility and convenience. To guide these changes, we have benchmarked our program against peer institutions and aligned our approach with the MU Master Plan to support the university’s broader goals. These steps are part of our commitment to creating a more efficient, sustainable and responsive parking system for the campus community. 

Mizzou applied an annual price increase to continue to cover our rising costs while maintaining, improving and expanding parking services. 

Under the current parking program, tier prices are set for the first year. Inflationary increases will be assessed annually to maintain the parking program’s viability.

Shuttle stop signage has been improved at the Hearnes Center, the MU Student Center and Trowbridge. The following improvements will be completed by Aug. 1:  

Improved lighting at Hearnes Center lots  

Security cameras installed at the RP10 lot and the Trowbridge shuttle stop  

Trowbridge shuttle stop relocated closer to permitted parking location  

Improved asphalt at RP10 and Hearnes Center  

Improved wayfinding and signage throughout parking lots 

MU Parking & Transportation is a completely self-sustaining entity, which means it relies on permit fees to pay for its entire operation, including deferred and routine maintenance as well as any future investments.

Mizzou offers metered parking (and payment via kiosks) in several locations. Three parking lots (RC9, CG1, Conley Avenue Parking Structure) also provide a pay-per-scan option.

The cost of shuttle service is already in place to serve students. Expanding the shuttles to faculty and staff will result in minimal extra costs.

Mizzou’s parking permit revenue covers maintenance and bond payments on parking lots and structures.

Faculty and staff can choose one of three parking locations (RC9, CG1, Conley Avenue Parking Structure) as a pay-per-scan option. License plates are added to the permit and each time a unique plate is scanned per day, one use is subtracted from the remaining scans. License plates will be scanned according to the following schedule: 

10 scans monthly at RC9 for $15 
10 scans monthly at CG1 for $15 
10 scans monthly at the Conley Avenue Parking Structure for $30

The new parking program, which will no longer be based on an employee’s salary, provides more parking choices for faculty and staff. They will have more flexibility to select where they park based on location, cost and availability. For the first time, employees and students will have several low-cost parking options.

We are aware of these employees’ alternate hours and needs and have been engaging with leaders of those units to discuss supplementary options for their employees.

Before fall 2021, Mizzou’s parking permit fees had not increased in 14 years. As a result, MU Parking & Transportation costs exceeded revenue. Permit fees were incrementally increased over the next three years to help address the deferred maintenance in the lots and parking structures for the next 10 years.

MU Parking & Transportation does not receive university revenue and is a completely self-sustaining entity, which means it relies on permit fees to pay for operations, including deferred and routine maintenance as well as any future investments.

Options include pay-per-scan, meter/kiosk parking or dual permits. Those with permits, however, cannot enroll in the pay-per-scan option.

They will be assigned a parking space based on their preferred available location upon hiring.

Up to three vehicles can be registered under one account. Only one of those vehicles, however, can be parked in a permitted location at one time.

MU Parking & Transportation is a completely self-sustaining entity, which means it relies on permit fees to pay for its entire operation, including its parking infrastructure. This user-funded parking program relies on costs associated with providing and maintaining parking spaces (such as construction, operation and management) to be covered by the users of those parking spaces. This is a common model used by universities so that tuition and other public funding sources are not used to maintain facilities.

Faculty, staff and students will have the ability to select where they park based on location, cost and availability.  Those who decide to park at a lower cost tier, can use shuttle services to get to and from their vehicle, which is available every 20 minutes throughout the day. Specific shuttle schedule information can be found here.

Under the new parking program, faculty, staff and students will have the ability to select where they park based on location, cost and availability. Mizzou values all faculty and staff—regardless of how long they have worked for the university—and believes giving them more choice in where they park will better serve their needs.

The MU Office of Institutional Equity reviewed the report, and its report did not result in any actions that would prevent implementation of the new parking program.

Pricing in our demand-based parking program is determined by the demand and availability of locations. Those parking lots and structures that are used frequently and consistently are priced differently than locations that are not as busy. 

Yes. If faculty and staff do not want to change their current parking location, they will remain in that location under the new parking program. If you are changing spaces for fall 2025, they will be available based on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, on the Permits page at parking.missouri.edu. The parking election period ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 18.

Spaces will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a location is filled, it will be removed from availability.

You will keep your location until you request to change it based on space availability.

Yes, you can stay in your current lot or structure at the designated pricing level, if the location you request is unavailable. Once you move lots, however, we cannot guarantee a spot in your current location.

The number of spaces available in our lots and structures are modeled by the campus population and actual usage. Many factors are considered, including work schedules and buildings served. MU Parking & Transportation strives to ensure you will always have a space in your purchased lot. We will increase enforcement during peak hours to ensure only permitted parkers are in the parking lots and structures.

Mizzou will offer shuttle service for the first time to all faculty and staff as well as students. Everyone can choose a location/route that is most convenient for their needs.

A pilot shuttle service will be offered April 7-11, 2025. Those interested in parking in the lower-cost Tier 3 and Tier 4 parking locations are especially encouraged to ride a shuttle from their chosen lot/structure and check their commute time. Find more details at parking.missouri.edu/getting-around.

No. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to ride the shuttles during the pilot period, April 7-11, 2025. Find more information at parking.missouri.edu/getting-around.

Year-round shuttle service will be provided during normal university operations as follows: 

• The existing Hearnes Loop, Trowbridge Loop and MU Reactor Loop will operate per their regular schedules as follows: 

• Hearnes: 4:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday between the bus shelter at Hearnes Center and the MU Student Center. 

• Trowbridge Loop from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday between the bus shelter at the Trowbridge Livestock Center and the MU Student Center. 

• MU Reactor Loop from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday between the bus shelter near the MU Research Reactor and the MU Student Center. 

• A new, fourth MU Health Care shuttle will operate during peak hours, from 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday between the bus shelter at Champions Drive and Providence Point with access to the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and MU Health Care’s University Hospital.  

• The regular Tiger Line shuttle will operate between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week while classes are in session.  

• Several 24/7 options will be offered to support health care staff. Uber vouchers will be available outside of the regular shuttle hours for those who park in Hearnes Center, Reactor and Trowbridge, allowing free rides from University Hospital to perimeter parking as needed.  

• The Campus Loop will continue to operate from noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays with stops at the bus shelters near the MU Student Center, Trowbridge Livestock Center and Hearnes Center. 

• Routes will be provided throughout campus that include dedicated pick-ups and drop-offs at Tier 3 and Tier 4 parking locations. 

• View current schedule and map.
    
• View the shuttle loop map that will take effect Aug. 1, 2025.

•  Watch videos showing the shuttle loops. 

Shuttles will run on loops of about 20 minutes each. The estimated time between pick-up and drop-off destinations is 10-15 minutes. Passengers will be able to track the real-time locations of shuttles to better estimate arrival times using the MizzouOne or the ETA Spot app (iOS & Android).

MU Parking & Transportation will work with faculty, staff and students to allow convenient nearby parking as needed. For individuals whose shifts begin or end outside regular shuttle hours, alternative transportation options, such as Uber, will be available to reach their off-site parking locations. Permit holders that qualify for Uber support, which are Tier 3 and Tier 4 parkers who park in Trowbridge (AV14A and AV14B), Hearnes (SG4) or the MU Reactor (RP10), will receive voucher code instructions at the beginning of each semester. Additionally, parking closer to work locations is permitted outside designated enforcement hours, which are from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week.

We will provide additional service during peak hours to ensure we are able to move everyone in a timely manner.

If a shuttle delay of more than 15 minutes causes you to be late for work or class, MU Parking & Transportation will work with your supervisors/professors to validate any delays and provide accurate information about the situation. We recommend notifying your supervisor or professor as soon as possible and keeping any documentation provided regarding the delay.

Shuttles will run during inclement weather so long as the campus is in operation. If inclement weather causes campus operations to shut down, parking enforcement will cease, allowing all essential staff the ability to park in a closer location to their destination.

Football lots must still be vacated during home football games. Permit holders may use non-football lots and structures. For Thursday games, shuttle service will run a limited schedule that ends at midnight and resumes at 5 a.m. Friday.

Yes. A new MU Health Care shuttle will operate during the peak times of 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday between the bus shelter at Champions Drive and Providence Point with access to the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and MU Health Care’s University Hospital. 

At this time, our models show sufficient shuttle coverage to meet the needs of these operations. Please reach out to MU Parking & Transportation for your specific need.

Shuttle stops that have shelters are currently located at the following locations: 

• Hearnes Center 

• RP10 

• AV14 

• Tiger Avenue and Rollins Street 

• MU Student Center 

• Sixth Street (Lafferre Hall) 

Shuttle stop shelters are planned at the following locations by Aug. 1, 2025: 

• Champions Drive and Providence Point 

• Tiger Avenue, west entrance of Tiger Avenue Parking Structure 

• Hitt Street and Lake Street 

• Parking Structure 7 south entrance 

All Mizzou shuttle stops will be branded. You also can find a map and video of all the shuttle loops on the Parking & Transportation website. Additionally, shuttle passengers will be able to track the real-time locations of shuttles to better estimate arrival times using the ETA Spot app.

Individuals who start or end their classes or work shifts outside the regular shuttle hours will have an alternative transportation option such as Uber to meet their needs. This program allows pick up at their building and drop off at their vehicle. Those with permits at either Tier 3 or Tier 4 will receive an Uber voucher and instructions on qualified rides.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to review the parking map and shuttle schedule to determine their routes and the timing that works best for them. Individuals who are interested in parking in Tier 3 and Tier 4 are especially encouraged to participate in the shuttle pilot April 7-11, 2025, to become familiar with the shuttle service before it begins.

Enforcement will continue to monitor all spaces on campus and adjust to meet the needs of individual lots and spaces to ensure that all paid parkers have the ability to use their permitted locations. We will tow as necessary to clear spaces. We also will increase enforcement during peak hours. Additionally, if a shuttle delay of more than 15 minutes causes you to be late for work, MU Parking & Transportation will work with your supervisors to validate any delays and provide accurate information about the situation. We recommend notifying your supervisor as soon as possible and keeping any documentation provided regarding the delay.

All shuttles conform with accessibility standards.

An employee may set up ADA parking at the Tier 2 parking rate. Those with an ADA placard may park in any non-reserved ADA space, regardless of tier.

Accommodations will fall under disability parking and be charged at the Tier 2 parking rate. 

ADA parkers may use any non-reserved ADA space, and in the event these spaces are filled, they may use non-disability spaces in that lot. 

All faculty and staff will be granted their current parking locations and spaces will only be changed upon request. Parking assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis with faculty and staff receiving priority assignments, followed by students. If faculty or staff want to change locations for fall 2025, they are encouraged to request one as soon as the election period opens (8 a.m. April 14) at parking.missouri.edu/permits. The election period will close at 11:59 p.m. April 18.

The election period for fall 2025 will open at 8 a.m. Monday, April 14, at parking.missouri.edu/permits. The election period for fall 2025 ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 18.

All students will apply for a parking permit in July. Graduate and professional students will retain their same access to purchase parking assignments for fall 2025 unless they want to change locations. Learn more on the Permits page. The permit purchase date is based on a student’s classification.

Shuttle services are available until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. If your shift begins or ends after shuttle services have stopped, you have several options (these options are designed to ensure your safety and convenience during late or early shifts): 

• Walk with a security escort through a request using the MizzouOne app. 

• Use an Uber voucher. Eligible permit holders will receive an email from Uber to their university email address with their Uber Voucher (PDF) information and instructions for adding the voucher to their personal Uber account. Those with permits at either Tier 3 or Tier 4 will receive an Uber voucher and instructions on qualified rides. 

• Park closer to your worksite between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Those who start their shifts after 6 p.m. and end before 7 a.m. can access core campus parking locations regardless of permit type. 

Yes. A waitlist will be available for parking locations that reach permit capacity. The waitlist operates on a first-come, first-served basis and requests will be timestamped to ensure fairness. Separate waitlists will be maintained for students and faculty/staff. 

Enhanced security measures are being implemented across campus parking lots and structures, with security cameras strategically installed. We plan to expand the use of security cameras in the future. Additionally, the University of Missouri Police Department patrols campus parking lots 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

There is no current plan to increase parking citations.

Enforcement will continue to monitor all spaces on campus and adjust to meet the needs of individual lots and spaces to ensure that all paid parkers have the ability to use their permitted locations. We will tow as necessary to clear spaces. We also will increase enforcement during peak hours.

We are investigating the potential for gated/controlled access to lots and will continue to research this technology.