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Driver Alerts

Driving on or near campus? Be aware of these impacts.

General Information

Accessibility

The University provides designated accessible parking.

Facilities

All University-owned parking facilities and available amenities.

Meters

Meter parking is an excellent choice for short term parking.

Mopeds and Motorcycles

These vehicles share free parking throughout campus.

Motorist Assistance

Contact us for air for tires and jumpstarts.

Payments, Refunds, and Citations

Learn what to do to avoid citations and how to pay.

Rates

Public and contract parking rates and available discounts.

Restricted Vehicle Zones

Certain roads on campus are closed to vehicle traffic.

Vehicle Safety

Find theft prevention and safety information for your vehicle.

Event Parking

Commencements

Info for University and high school graduation events.

Event Calendar

A complete listing of events on campus.

Gopher Gamedays

Gopher Gamedays bring an entire city to campus!

Pick-up and Drop-off

View campus pick-up and drop-off locations, including buses.

Electric and Rideshare

Carpooling

Gopher Rideshare is available to all community members.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Information for charging EVs while on campus.

Shared Car Programs

Learn more about HOURCAR and Evie on campus.

Contract Parking

95xx Pay Code Contracts

Graduate Student Workers are eligible for some contracts.

Cancellations

Learn about cancelling your parking contract.

Faculty and Staff Contracts

Learn about available contracts and pricing.

Fairview Employee Contracts

Fairview employees are not eligible for UMN parking contracts.

License Plate Registration System

Register license plate for contract parking credential.

Night and Off-Peak Contracts

Discounted and available at select parking facilities.

Part-Time Parking Contracts

Built for those on campus under 2-days per week.

Quarterly-Billed Contracts

Available to select staff, graduate workers, and vendors.

Student Contracts

Learn about available student contracts and pricing.

Terms and Conditions

View contract Terms and Conditions.

UMN Physicians Contracts

University of Minnesota Physicians contracts and billing.

For Departments

Custom Lyft Programs

We partner with Lyft to customize transportation programs.

Departmental Contracts

Departmental parking contracts are valid in 1 facility only.

e-Statement

Access departmental billing.

Right of Way Permits

An Appendix H must be submitted for all construction projects.

Validations and Reservations

Departments are able to cover the cost of parking for guests.

Vendor Parking

This contract gives you 24/7 access to a number of ramps.

Driver news

Updates to Campus Public Parking Rates and Options

Rate adjustments support public space availability and turnover in high demand locations. The free park and ride remains available at Lot 108 on the St. Paul campus, with quick bus connections to St. Paul, East Bank and West Bank.

Fall 2026 Student Parking Contracts Open at 10 a.m. July 22

Learn how to reserve your on-campus parking contract for fall 2026.

Fleet Beat: Spring 2026

Check out the latest updates and safety reminders from Fleet Services in our Spring 2026 edition of Fleet Beat.

Fleet Beat: Winter 2025

Stay informed on upcoming Fleet Services holiday closures, new photo requirements for accident reporting, and essential winter driving safety tips to keep your University travel running smoothly.

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