Parking Information
Rules and regulations have been developed to ensure the safety of students, employees, and guests using the parking lots and roads at Lees-McRae College.
Anyone operating a motor vehicle on property owned, operated, or controlled by Lees-McRae College is subject to these regulations unless otherwise exempt by state and federal laws, except as otherwise provided herein. The general laws of the state of North Carolina and the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles shall apply to the college campus and other lands of the college. It is the responsibility of all persons utilizing the college parking facilities to be aware of these regulations and obey such regulations.
Every vehicle on campus must be registered with the Office of Campus Operations. The vehicle must display a permit or temporary permit issued by Campus Operations.
Lees-McRae College assumes no risk or liability for damage or loss for vehicles or vehicle contents when parked on Lees-McRae College property. Park at your own risk.
By operating a motor vehicle on campus, the operator is agreeing to comply with the regulations of Lees-McRae College.
Vehicle Registration 2026–27
Students will complete vehicle registration and associate their vehicle with an appropriate permit based on class rank. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on the following dates:
- Seniors: June 9
- Juniors: June 10
- Sophomores: June 11
- Freshmen, Commuter, and Transfer Students: July 27
Residential students must be registered for classes and have a room assignment before registering their vehicle.
By registering a vehicle, you agree to and accept all campus parking rules and regulations.
Parking and vehicle registration fees are automatically applied to each student account prior to the payment deadline. The parking permit eligibility extends to all main campus students, including residents and commuters. The automatic implementation of the fee enables the use of student financial aid where applicable.
In the event of any issues in the registration process, complete this form. With questions about vehicle registration, contact parking@lmc.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the event of any issues in the registration process, complete this form.
The parking permit fee per academic year is $520 for residential students and $210 for commuter students.
Parking on campus is limited. The permit fee supports a variety of parking needs including the safety patrols and maintenance of the designated lots, in addition to transportation and shuttle services.
Permits for residential students will be provided at check-in on move-in days. Commuter students may pick up their permit at The Exchange in the Cannon Welcome Center.
The MontiBUS mobile application provides live updates on shuttle stops and locations, and allows students to request on-demand shuttle service Monday through Friday, 5–9 p.m.
Download the MontiBUS mobile app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, or view the live routes in a web browser.
Shuttles provide the campus community with transportation between North Campus, South Campus, and the Athletic Complex Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Parking is available at the Athletic Complex daily from 5 a.m.–midnight and the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the Elk Valley Preserve during class hours. The following lots are open from 5 p.m.–midnight.
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South Campus Overflow
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Bryan Building Lot
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Whitsell Art Studio Lot ALL
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May School Lot
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Maple House Lot
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Upper/Lower Chaffee Lots
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Cannon Welcome Center Lot
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Needham Alumni House Lot
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Theater Design Lot
In the event of any issues in the vehicle registration process through Rydin PermitExpress, complete this form.