Regular parking permit restrictions resume Jan. 20
During the winter break, open parking was available on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus for anyone with a valid parking permit. Regular parking permit restrictions will resume with the start of the spring semester on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Please ensure that you park in a lot corresponding to the type of permit you have purchased. You can check your permit status and update your vehicle information in the Parking Portal. View a map of the K-State Manhattan campus parking lots.
Students, faculty and staff can order a parking permit through the Parking Portal. You will need to provide your vehicle's make, model and license plate number when ordering a permit.
On Jan. 1, 2026, a new system of escalating fines was introduced for individuals who repeatedly receive parking violation citations. Those who repeatedly park in client and reserved stalls without the proper permit, have expired meters or fail to pay for parking in the garage will face fines that increase over time. Simply paying the same fine after each violation will no longer be an option. Repeat offenders will incur higher penalties.
Fines for parking in client and reserved stalls will begin at $55 and can escalate to a maximum of $220 if not paid within the specified timeframe. Similarly, fines for expired meters and non-payment of garage fees will start at $20 and may rise to a maximum of $160 if left unpaid.
For more information on permit and garage pricing, visit the pricing webpage.