Parking Permits
Permits, Pricing, and Refunds
St. Cloud State has 25 surface lots, 8 metered pay lots, 20 fifteen-minute spaces and 1 parking ramp. Most surface lots require a parking permit to park on campus and are specifically designated to either resident students, commuter students or employees.
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Surface Lots
Student Surface Lots
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Student Resident Surface Lots |
(3) RES Lots (formerly known as A1, A2 and A3) and N-Lot
Resident students must live on campus within the Residence Hall |
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Student Commuter Surface Lots |
C-Lot, K-Lot, M-Lot, V-Lot
Commuter students must live off campus |
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Add'l Student Permits |
Student parking permits are also available for evening students and parking within the 4th Avenue Parking Ramp. |
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Student Waiting Lists |
If a surface lot is sold to capacity, students are welcome to add themselves to the waiting list of any desired student surface lot. However, it is recommended that all students purchase an available parking permit while waiting for the desired surface lot. |
Employee Surface Lots
| Employee Surface Lots |
AA-Lot, B-Lot, D-Lot, F-Lot, G-Lot, H-Lot, I-Lot, J-Lot, K-Lot, L-Lot, N-Lot, O-Lot, P-Lot, R-Lot Most employee surface lots are unavailable for immediate purchase and are on a waiting list. Speak with Parking Services for verification on which employee surface lots are available for purchase |
| Additional Employee Permits |
Employee parking permits are available for evening employees and parking within the 4th avenue parking ramp. Duplicate parking permits are available for purchase to employees that drive multiple vehicles (only one vehicle can be parked on campus at a time). |
| Employee Waiting Lists | Employees may elect to be placed on any surface lot waiting list by contacting Parking Services via email or phone. |
Permit Pricing
Pricing for student and employee permits can be found in the tables below.
Summer Permits
Non-refundable summer parking permits are available for $66 and are valid from May 16 through August 4.
Guest Permits
Guest parking permits can be purchased directly at the Public Safety office at the rates of $5.00 (half day) or $10.00 (full day). Additional charges incur for evening and/or overnight parking.
Semester Permit Prices
Prorated Prices for Semester Permits
Semester permits will not be available for every surface lot as some surface lots are only sold as an all-year permit.
| Date |
All Surface Lots Students & Employees |
4th Ave Ramp Students & Employees |
Evening Permits Only |
Evening Permits Employees Only |
Motorcycle Students & Employees |
| 7/1/2024 | $183 | $305 | $69 | -- | $75 |
| 9/15/2024 | $159 | $261 | $60 | -- | $75 |
| 10/1/2024 | $133 | $219 | $50 | -- | $75 |
| 10/15/2024 | $107 | $176 | $40 | -- | $75 |
| 11/1/2024 | $81 | $134 | $30 | -- | $75 |
| 11/15/2024 | $55 | $91 | $21 | -- | $75 |
| 12/1/2024 | $28/$183 | $49/$305 | $12/$69 | $102 | $75 |
| 1/1/2025 | $183 | $305 | $69 | $102 | $75 |
| 2/1/2025 | $159 | $261 | $60 | $89 | $75 |
| 2/15/2025 | $133 | $219 | $50 | $77 | $75 |
| 3/1/2025 | $107 | $176 | $40 | $63 | $75 |
| 3/15/2025 | $107 | $176 | $40 | $51 | $75 |
| 4/1/2025 | $81 | $134 | $30 | $39 | $75 |
| 4/15/2025 | $55 | $91 | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| 5/1/2025 | $28 | $49 | $12 | $15 | $75 |
| 5/8/2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- | $75 |
All-Year Permit Prices
All-Year Permit Prices
After November 15, see semester permit pricing.
| Date |
All Surface Lots |
K-Lot Commuter Students Only (No Bus Shuttle Services) |
Employees Aux (Allows VP's, AVP's, etc. to park within any surface lot) |
4th Ave Ramp Students & Employees |
Evening Permits Employees Only |
| 7/1/2024 | $321 | $198 | $354 | $525 | $179 |
| 9/15/2024 | $298 | $185 | $298 | $489 | $166 |
| 10/1/2024 | $275 | $171 | $275 | $453 | $153 |
| 10/15/2024 | $253 | $156 | $253 | $416 | $141 |
| 11/1/2024 | $229 | $143 | $229 | $379 | $128 |
| 11/15/2024 | $206 | $122 | $206 | $342 | $114 |
Permit Refunds
Prorated Refunds for All-Year Permits
| Date |
All Surface Lots Students & Employees |
K-Lot |
Employees Aux (Allows VP's, AVP's, etc. to park within any surface lot) |
4th Ave Ramp Students & Employees |
Evening Permits Students Only |
| 8/26/2024 | $289 | $175 | $319 | $479 | $156 |
| 9/1/2024 | $268 | $162 | $295 | $443 | $145 |
| 10/1/2024 | $224 | $135 | $248 | $372 | $121 |
| 11/1/2024 | $181 | $109 | $200 | $300 | $98 |
| 12/1/2024 | $137 | $109 | $200 | $300 | $98 |
| 1/1/2025 | $116 | $70 | $128 | $192 | $65 |
| 2/1/2025 | $94 | $57 | $104 | $156 | $49 |
| 3/1/2025 | $50 | $30 | $57 | $85 | $26 |
| 4/1/2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prorated Refunds for Semester Permits
| Date |
All Surface Lots Students & Employees |
Employees Aux (Allows VP's, AVP's, etc. to park within any surface lot) |
4th Ave Ramp Students & Employees |
Evening Permits Students Only |
Motorcycle Students & Employees |
| 8/26/2024 | $152 | -- | $256 | $58 | -- |
| 9/1/2024 | $133 | -- | $219 | $50 | -- |
| 10/1/2024 | $81 | -- | $134 | $30 | -- |
| 11/1/2024 | $28 | -- | $49 | $12 | -- |
| 12/1/2024 | $0 / $183 | -- | $0 / $305 | $0 / $69 | -- |
| 1/1/2025 | $152 | $167 | $256 | $58 | -- |
| 2/1/2025 | $107 | $117 | $176 | $40 | -- |
| 3/1/2025 | $55 | $60 | $91 | $21 | -- |
| 4/1/2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |