Security

Safety and Transportation
636 E. Elm; (417) 836-5509
Safety and Transportation

The Department of Safety and Transportation coordinates vehicle registration, a safe walk, parking, key issue, motor pool, and campus safety.

Vehicle Operation and Parking Regulations

Any student who operates a motor vehicle on campus is responsible for being informed about the parking and traffic regulations.  A copy of the Missouri State University Parking and Traffic Regulations can be obtained at the Parking Administration Office in the Transit Operations Center, 700 E. Elm; (417) 836-4825.

Parking in a disabled space in a University parking lot requires a state issued disabled parking permit. Information concerning a disability permit should contact the Parking Administration Office.

Safe Walk Services

In order to obtain this night time service, an individual should call (417) 836-5509 and state their name, location, and destination.  An officer will then be dispatched by radio to that location.

Bear Line Shuttle Service

The University operates a shuttle service for use by students, faculty, staff, and guests of Missouri State University.  The shuttle is financed through student service fees and no fares are charged during scheduled operating hours. The shuttle makes numerous stops at locations convenient to University parking lots, residence halls, academic buildings, Meyer Library, Plaster Student Union, Hammons Student Center, and Morris Center.

Springfield Police Department:  Campus Substation

Law enforcement at Missouri State University is provided by the Springfield Police Department.  A police substation, located at 636 E. Elm, places the officers on campus making them readily available and part of the University community.