SMSU Parking on Campus

Parking permits may be purchased at the Cashiers’ Window, IL 132-133, during regular Cashier hours of 9:00 to 3:30 during the academic year (Summer hours 9:00 to 2:30) or at the University Public Safety Office located in Founder's Hall. Foundation Apartment and General and Specific Reserved Permits must be purchased at the University Public Safety Office located in Founder's Hall.

When parking on campus, regular permits must be displayed correctly in your vehicle by the fourteenth class day of Fall Semester and by the third class day of Spring Semester. Parking in reserved spots requires a permit at all times, this includes the Foundation Apartment - Lot "E".  Parking permits are not required during summer except in the reserved parking locations.

Please purchase your permits to avoid parking fines. Parking fines can be paid at the Cashiers’ Window or by mail. Parking fine appeal forms can be picked up at and returned to the University Public Safety Office located in Founders Hall.

Questions on parking should be directed to the University Public Safety Office at (507) 537-7252. Parking Permit Registration form, Parking Regulations, and Parking Permit Rates for the current year are available at the University Public Safety webpage.