• Go to https://ppprk.com/apps/validation/#dashboard.
  • Create an account with your department information.
  • Add your MSU Purchasing Card (P Card) as your payment method and add the balance that needs to be applied to this code.
  • Go to 'Manage Validations'
  • Select 'New Validation'
    • Create a validation name (i.e. 01/27/2020 Meeting)
    • Enter the amount you would like to pay on behalf of each guest. If you would like to pay for the entire day, please enter $8.40 for Bobcat Lots 20 & 25 or Harrison St., and $12.40 for the Parking Garage.
    • Check the 'Multi Use Validation' box
      • Selecting this box will allow multiple guests to utilize a code in a single day. Guests will need to enter a new coupon code each day. Coupon codes can only be used once by the guest in a day. 
    • You can select an expiration date or choose 'Never Expires'
    • Select 'Create'
  • Next, select 'Generate Validation Codes' on the left navigation bar.
    • Select your validation code from the drop down
    • Choose the number of days you will need to offer a coupon code. (Guests will need to enter a new coupon code for each day). 
    • Send your guests the following instructions on how to use their code:

Thank you for visiting MSU Bozeman! Your Passport validation code(s) is/are

  • CODE# - valid until (Enter date and time)
  • CODE #- valid until (Enter date and time)
  • Etc

Here are the instructions to use your code:

  • Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 
  • Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 
  • Park in the zones that have Passport Parking app signs & decals (see below).
  • Enter the parking zone # displayed on the Passport Parking sign or decal.
  • Enter your accurate license plate. 
  • Choose the amount of time you would like to park. 
  • Select 'REDEEM' to enter your validation code. 
    • If parking multiple days, you will need to use a new coupon code each day. A coupon code can only be used once per guest per day. 
  • Extend your time remotely if you would like to stay longer!

Where can you park with the Passport app on campus?

  • Parking Garage (lot 10, numbered spaces only): zone #2361
    • $5.40 for the 1st hr, $2.50 every additional, max daily at $12.40  
  • Harrison street (lot 23): zone #2374
    • $4.40 for the 1st hr, $1 every additional, max daily $8.40
  • Bobcat Lot 20 (Previously Stadium Lot 20) : zone #2371 *Unavailable summer 2024 due to construction*
    • $4.40 for the 1st hr, $1 every additional, max daily $8.40
  • Bobcat Lot 25 (Previously Stadium Lot 25): zone #2376 *Unavailable summer 2024 due to construction*
    • $4.40 for the 1st hr, $1 every additional, max daily $8.40

Visitor Map with Passport Directions

For more Passport parking app information, please visit http://www.montana.edu/parking/Passportparkingapp.html.

For our full visitor information website, please visit http://www.montana.edu/parking/directions.html.

For any questions or concerns, please call 406-994-1723.