Resident & Commuter Parking

Yes. Everyone who parks on campus needs to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit. The only exceptions are for those who will park only in metered spaces in Lot 19, pay the hourly rate in the Red Hawk Garage, or pay the daily rate in the NJ Transit Garage.

You can register your vehicle and get your permit online.

All permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hangtags or decals!). So, make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Permit Type / Price:

Commuter Surface Lot: $260

Resident Permit (Senior/Graduate): $350

Student Red Hawk Garage: $400

Faculty / Staff Red Hawk Garage: See Parking Rates

See more permit options in the Parking Regulations.

Residents with less than 30 credits are not eligible to register or park a vehicle on campus due to limited parking capacity.

Resident students who have 30 credits can purchase a NJ Transit permit or RE permit. 

Please Note: NJ Transit permits are purchased by Montclair State University and resold to Sophomore students from NJ Transit parking operators at no additional cost to the students.

Residents can purchase a permit through our online Portal. Permits become available for sale on August 1st.

You can have multiple vehicles listed on your permit but only one vehicle can park on campus at a time. 

You can add a vehicle on your account by going to the Parking Services Website, selecting account info, selecting “Manage account”, login, then select “Vehicles” at the top. Add vehicles as needed.

Visit our Manage Parking Account page to make any updates or changes.

The designated lots can be viewed on Montclair State University's Parking Map.

See location and time restrictions on the Parking Regulations tab.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

Certain permit options such as NJ Transit or Red Hawk Deck permit, have time restrictions. 

There are other parking options available to those to park on campus. During those time restricted hours, students can utilize one of the following Pay by hour options:

Commuter Surface Lots/Car Parc Diem (PaybyPhone®):
Location Code Loc# 4040

Lot 19 (PaybyPhone® or meters):
Location Code Loc# 4038

Please Note: There are 15 minute drop-off parking spaces located by residential buildings. This is a courtesy to the university community to avoid unnecessary parking in fire zones. Please adhere to the 15 minute time limit as they are strictly enforced.

If you have a resident permit, you can park in Lot 19 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 am on Monday-Thursday and 4:00 pm Friday – 6:00 am Monday. You MUST pay if parked in a metered spot. 

If you are in a metered spot, you must PaybyPhone® using code Loc# 4038.

Anyone that has been issued a state-issued hang tag or license plate through their local municipality/township may park in any accessible parking space in any lot or deck on campus. 

A parking permit or payment using PaybyPhone® is required along with the accessible hang tag/plate. 

MSU Parking Services does not issue accessible parking permits.

General parking near the core of campus, including Carparc Diem, tends to fill up the fastest. 

If you are arriving on campus between 10 am and 1 pm Monday - Friday, the fastest option for getting to class is to park in Lot 45 or 60 and ride our free shuttle to the core of campus. 

Lots 45 and 60 tend to always have an abundant number of available spaces, even during peak times.

Tickets (citations) must be paid or appealed online through our Portal. 

Appeals must be made within twenty-one (21) days of the date the ticket is issued. 

Get more information in the Parking Terms and Conditions.

Parking Services enforces parking regulations all year round to maintain order and to safeguard permit holders’ parking privileges. The department uses citations and fines to communicate and correct behaviors for the benefit of permit holders.

Purchasing a parking permit and adhering to the regulations is the best way to avoid receiving a citation. 

When utilizing PaybyPhone®, make sure all information is entered accurately before walking away from your vehicle.

Anyone who has incurred $150 in parking fines is considered a scofflaw and may be booted and towed after 24 hours.

Parking Services utilize a flexible approach; all first-time appealed citations are reduced to a warning as a learning opportunity for both Parking Services and the customer with the citation. 

Parking Services also understands that people make a mistake occasionally, and therefore, over 80% of first-time citations in an academic year either are reduced to a warning or the fine reduced significantly.

Parking fines and fees are collected and deposited to the University General Fund. The general fund is maintained for construction activities and other operations, which include a share of utilities, landscaping, cleaning, signage, maintenance, and repair expenses.

In addition to operating costs, parking expenses include debt service for the parking structures and construction/equipment reserve. These reserve contributions fund future projects and required equipment purchases. Routine maintenance and periodic large-scale overhaul projects such as paving are required to keep our facilities safe and functioning properly.

We strongly recommend that you read the Parking Regulations.

Parking Services is happy to assist you with a battery jump. 

Simply call the office at 973-655-7580 and provide your specific location so Parking Staff can find you.

We are open during the following hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm 

Assistance is available 24/7 by calling 973-655-7580, unless the University is closed.

Yes. Everyone who parks on campus needs to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit. The only exceptions are for those who will park only in metered spaces in Lot 19, pay the hourly rate in the Red Hawk Garage, or pay the daily rate in the NJ Transit Garage.

You can register your vehicle and get your permit online.

All permits are virtual, meaning they are linked to your license plate number (no hangtags or decals!). So, make sure your vehicle information is accurate.

Permit Type / Price:

Commuter Surface Lot: $260

Resident Permit (Senior/Graduate): $350

Student Red Hawk Garage: $400

Faculty / Staff Red Hawk Garage: See Parking Rates

See more permit options in the Parking Regulations.

Commuters can purchase a permit through our online Portal. Permits become available for sale on August 1st.

You can have multiple vehicles listed on your permit but only one vehicle can park on campus at a time. 

You can add a vehicle on your account by going to the Parking Services Website, selecting account info, selecting “Manage account”, login, then select “Vehicles” at the top. Add vehicles as needed.

Visit our Manage Parking Account page to make any updates or changes.

General Commuter Lots

Lots 21, 22, 23N, 23S, 24, 26, 27, 28, 28S, 29, 41, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49. 60, 61 and CPD (Car Parc Diem).

Lot 19 during the following hours:

Every Day: 4 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Weekends: Friday, 4 p.m. – Monday, 3:30 a.m.

The designated lots can be viewed on Montclair State University's Parking Map.

See location and time restrictions on the Parking Regulations tab.

Use the OpenSpace Parker App on Android and Apple devices to find see which parking spaces are currently available.

Certain permit options such as NJ Transit or Red Hawk Deck permit, have time restrictions. 

There are other parking options available to those to park on campus. During those time restricted hours, students can utilize one of the following Pay by hour options:

Commuter Surface Lots/Car Parc Diem (PaybyPhone®):
Location Code Loc# 4040

Lot 19 (PaybyPhone® or meters):
Location Code Loc# 4038

Please Note: There are 15 minute drop-off parking spaces located by residential buildings. This is a courtesy to the university community to avoid unnecessary parking in fire zones. Please adhere to the 15 minute time limit as they are strictly enforced.

If you are a commuter, you can park in Lot 19 from 4:00 pm – 3:30 am on Monday -Thursday and 4:00 pm Friday – 3:30 am Monday. You MUST pay if parked in a metered spot. 

If you are in a metered spot, you must PaybyPhone® using code Loc# 4038.

Anyone that has been issued a state-issued hang tag or license plate through their local municipality/township may park in any accessible parking space in any lot or deck on campus. 

A parking permit or payment using PaybyPhone® is required along with the accessible hang tag/plate. 

MSU Parking Services does not issue accessible parking permits.

General parking near the core of campus, including Carparc Diem, tends to fill up the fastest. 

If you are arriving on campus between 10 am and 1 pm Monday - Friday, the fastest option for getting to class is to park in Lot 45 or 60 and ride our free shuttle to the core of campus. 

Lots 45 and 60 tend to always have an abundant number of available spaces, even during peak times.

Tickets (citations) must be paid or appealed online through our Portal. 

Appeals must be made within twenty-one (21) days of the date the ticket is issued. 

Get more information in the Parking Terms and Conditions.

Parking Services enforces parking regulations all year round to maintain order and to safeguard permit holders’ parking privileges. The department uses citations and fines to communicate and correct behaviors for the benefit of permit holders.

Purchasing a parking permit and adhering to the regulations is the best way to avoid receiving a citation. 

When utilizing PaybyPhone®, make sure all information is entered accurately before walking away from your vehicle.

Anyone who has incurred $150 in parking fines is considered a scofflaw and may be booted and towed after 24 hours.

Parking Services utilize a flexible approach; all first-time appealed citations are reduced to a warning as a learning opportunity for both Parking Services and the customer with the citation. 

Parking Services also understands that people make a mistake occasionally, and therefore, over 80% of first-time citations in an academic year either are reduced to a warning or the fine reduced significantly.

Parking fines and fees are collected and deposited to the University General Fund. The general fund is maintained for construction activities and other operations, which include a share of utilities, landscaping, cleaning, signage, maintenance, and repair expenses.

In addition to operating costs, parking expenses include debt service for the parking structures and construction/equipment reserve. These reserve contributions fund future projects and required equipment purchases. Routine maintenance and periodic large-scale overhaul projects such as paving are required to keep our facilities safe and functioning properly.

We strongly recommend that you read the Parking Regulations.

Parking Services is happy to assist you with a battery jump. 

Simply call the office at 973-655-7580 and provide your specific location so Parking Staff can find you.

We are open during the following hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 7:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm 

Assistance is available 24/7 by calling 973-655-7580, unless the University is closed.