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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

Construction Staging

An Appendix H must be submitted for all construction projects.

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.

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

Parking on University Holidays

Here’s when you can save on campus parking this holiday season.

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.

Free Park and Ride Now Available

The pilot program will last through finals week of Spring 2026 and is available to students, faculty, and staff.

Parking contract rate increases go into effect October 1

Beginning October 1, 2025, University of Minnesota Twin Cities parking rates will increase.

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