Wondering who gets priority in parking assignments? We try to make parking as fair and efficient as possible across campus. When assigning parking, we follow a priority system based on your role at Mizzou and your campus living situation, factoring in available parking.
Here’s how we rank parking assignments:
Faculty & Staff
They are first in line. Faculty and staff get top priority when it comes to parking access.
Students
Parking is assigned based on housing status and class year:
- Graduate & Professional Students / Returning MU Housing Residents
You’ve been here a while. Thanks for sticking around! Graduate/professional students and returning students living in campus housing get the next highest priority. - Incoming MU Housing Residents
Welcome to Mizzou! New students living in the residence halls are next up in the queue. - Near-Campus Residents (Overnight Permits)
Live close to campus? Students in nearby apartments or fraternity/sorority housing without sufficient on-site parking may apply for limited overnight permits. These permits are designed for vehicle storage and overnight use in select lots (AV14B, SG4N, Hitt Street Parking Structure Level 6, MH1, RC1, RC21, SG4N) and are typically distributed through an application process. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of residency, like a lease agreement. - Commuters
If you live farther away from campus, drive in and need daytime parking, your class year determines your priority:- Seniors
- Juniors
- Sophomores
- Freshmen
- Others
Everyone else falls into this final category (visitors, vendors, etc.). We’ll still work to find you a space that fits your needs.
Heads up: Parking priorities may shift slightly depending on construction projects or special campus needs. Any changes will be made thoughtfully by the director of parking in consultation with campus leadership.
Still unsure where you land? Feel free to reach out to Parking & Transportation.