Student and Faculty Parking

Parking permits are required to park on campus from 2 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.

  • Parking on Campus

    Students, faculty, and staff parking on campus should purchase a permit type that fits their needs.

    To purchase your annual permit, please visit the Department of Public Safety with your license plate number, make/model and color of vehicle, phone number, and a valid St. Kate's ID.

Contact Us

St. Paul Campus
Coeur de Catherine 225

Minneapolis Campus
Old Main 234

651.690.8888
dps@stkate.edu

Permit Types

Permit type Price
Daily parking permit $3 Anyone may purchase a daily parking permit at the Public Safety office.
Student Resident permit $225 St. Kate's student permits will be charged to the student's account.
Student Commuter permit $125 St. Kate's student permits will be charged to the student's account.
Faculty/Staff permit $125 Faculty/Staff must pay with check or credit cards, online before or at the time of purchase.
PSEO Students permit $125 Must pay with check only at the time of purchase.
Motorcycle Permits
Free with vehicle permit purchase, parking only in designated motorcycle parking areas.

Important:

  • Even though a permit needs to be physically obtained from the Public Safety office, a permit can still be paid for in advance through the DPS Marketplace using a credit card.
  • Faculty/Staff must pay with checks or credit cards only at the time of purchase.
  • PSEO, ACTC, UST Social Work can only pay with a check.
  • ACTC students must present college identification at the time of purchase.
  • St. Kate's student permits will be charged to the student's account.

Who may not obtain a parking permit?

  • You may not purchase a permit if you have any outstanding tickets with Public Safety.
  • First year resident students are generally not eligible for a parking permit. However, first year students who wish to apply for an exemption (based on health, safety, undue hardship, or living further than 175 miles away from campus) to this policy should complete and submit the “First Year Resident Parking Exemption” form. Official documentation will be required after your application is reviewed to determine the necessity of a permit. Fill out the form and return through inter-campus mail to Mailbox # 4030, via USPS, by fax (651.690.6005), or in person to Public Safety. Special needs include, but are not limited to; personal or family medical care needs, undue hardship, safety issues, living further than 175 miles from campus and/or disabilities.
  • If you have special circumstances, you should complete the First Year Resident Student Special Needs Parking Exemption Application to obtain a parking permit. Fill out the form and return through inter-campus mail to Mailbox # 4030, via USPS, by fax (651.690.6005), or in person to Public Safety.