University of Minnesota - Parking

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Parking really is horrendous around campus. There are contract parking lots, but if a student does not get a parking spot (due to not being picked in the parking lottery), available street parking and metered parking is terribly difficult to find. Many students have discovered that carpooling, taking the bus, biking, or walking are all better options than driving in circles for hours in order to find a parking space, or not finding a parking space at all. Many students suggest not bringing a car to school, because the availability of parking is so limited.

As mentioned, the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, in a partnership with Metro Transit, offers discounted bus passes, which makes getting to and from anywhere in the Twin Cities much easier. Parking causes students problems, because around the University there are lots of weekly events, which make driving and parking nearly impossible. Also, a quarter at the metered parking spots buys only 15 minutes, and the meter maids come around often to check for expired meters. Available and affordable parking is scarce on and around campus, so either make friends with someone who has a car, or become familiar with the bus system in order to safeguard against stress, irritation, and headaches due to lack of parking.

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Students Speak Out

UofES says: University of Minnesota 2012 Business

You have to pay a lot to park on... You have to pay a lot to park on campus. If you are visiting you will be lucky to find a spot in a stall around the dorms, so you have to park in the parking ramps. And yes, freshmen can bring a car. 12345 Parking: February 25, 2009 Report

UofMD says: University of Minnesota 2012 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

It's easy, but pretty expensive.... It's easy, but pretty expensive. Most freshman don't bring cars because it's a lottery, and it's really expensive even if you do win the lottery for a parking spot. 12345 Parking: February 25, 2009 Report

KaylaJo96 says: University of Minnesota 2012 Natural Resources and Conservation

Parking Sucks! D Parking is very expensive and there are very few spots available for semester-long contracts. The cheapest per day spots are 3.75$ per day, which can really add up! 12345 Parking: March 13, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

Parking is horrible. I wouldn’t... Parking is horrible. I wouldn’t recommend it, unless you’re willing to pay a lot for it. 12345 Parking Report

Anonymous says:

Never had a car, but my friends... Never had a car, but my friends did, and they would always complain about parking. They said it really sucked. Being with them in the car when they were looking for a parking spot, I would have to agree. 12345 Parking Report

Did You Know?

Best Places to Find a Parking Spot
Anywhere around campus, if a student can get there early enough

Good Luck Getting a Parking Spot Here!
All over campus

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