Student vehicles on campus are completely optional. All students have access to the SMART (Starkville Metro Area Rapid Transit) transit system which is free to ride and provides pick-up and drop locations throughout campus and the city of Starkville. Our campus routes run Monday through Friday from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., while our city routes run Monday through Saturday from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. We also offer the GTR Airport Express which provides free transit to the Golden Triangle Airport, this service and schedule is based on flight arrivals and departure times. To assist with tracking buses on SMART, please download the “Double Map” app on your smart device and register, this app offers live bus tracking for each active route. You can find additional information on SMART and specific routes at our website, www.smart.msstate.edu.
If your student decides to bring a vehicle to campus, they will need a valid Mississippi State permit. Student permits are purchased through their MyState account and shipped to the designated residence. Once the purchase is finalized, the student will receive a receipt email that should be printed off and displayed on the vehicle dashboard. This will provide access to parking on campus while the permit is being shipped. If the permit does not arrive in 14 days, please visit Parking & Transit Services at the Roberts Building for assistance. Other options for student parking include timed and metered areas, such as East Lee Meters, Barnes & Noble Meters and the Old Main Parking Garage. All vehicles must park in their designated permit zones from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., Monday through Friday.