Directions & Parking
Roll up. Unload. Roll out.
Exclusively on Monday, August 26 or Tuesday, August 27, 2024, we will have assistance to help with the high volume of students moving into residence halls. You should expect to arrive, quickly check in, and unload your vehicle in 10-15 minutes. While assistance will be available to help you unload the vehicle, you will still need to help with the unloading. You and your helper must coordinate to push carts from the unloading area to your room while also keeping one person with the vehicle at all times.
On all move-in dates except August 26 and 27, we ask all residents and their helpers to plan for a 45-minute move (from your vehicle to your room) to reduce congestion in lobbies, elevators, and stairwells.
Important: Residents should immediately proceed to the building lobby to check-in, receive their keys, and get any other instructions for taking belongings into the building and returning carts. If there is a wait for parking/unloading spots, students can check in and return to the vehicle when it is time to unload.
After you finish bringing your belongings to your room, residents should quickly unpack the moving carts so they can be returned to the unloading area. Once that is done, you or your helper should move your car to long-term parking. If you have not already, please review our Move-In Checklist for more information.
Plan for Road Construction
There are a variety of construction projects happening throughout the Twin Cities, and this can mean significant delays. We recommend reviewing the MNDOT website in advance and considering alternate routes.
It is highly recommended that folks avoid traveling on 4th Street between Oak Street and 35W when at all possible.
Directions by Building
These directions may differ from those given by GPS systems due to special arrangements/permissions for move-in. For general information about the parking facilities (such as height restrictions), review the Parking & Transportation Services website.
Reminder: Only bring one vehicle, and DO NOT bring a trailer or oversized vehicle. They do not fit in our available parking and finding suitable parking for a trailer around campus will be difficult.
17th Avenue Hall
326 SE 17th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue (Exit 18). Proceed eastbound on University Avenue to 17th Avenue SE. Turn left on 17th Avenue SE and proceed toward the corner of 17th Avenue SE and 4th Street SE. Unloading spaces are available on the east side of 17th Avenue SE in the designated unloading zone adjacent to the 17th Avenue Residence Hall.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard and take the first left on Fulton Street. Go 4-5 blocks (driving past the Superblock) and take a right on Harvard Street. Follow Harvard through campus until you come to the Church Street/17th Avenue intersection. Take a right on 17th Ave and go through the stop light. Vehicles are being queued for unloading on 17th Avenue SE adjacent to the building.
Unloading & Parking
Unloading spaces are available on the east side of the street (17th Avenue SE) in the designated unloading zone adjacent to the 17th Avenue Residence Hall. One person must stay with your vehicle at all times.
Additional parking is located in the 4th Street Parking Ramp between 4th Street SE and 5th Street SE. The vehicle height clearance is seven feet (7') in the 4th Street Ramp and eight feet and two inches (8’2”) in the University Avenue Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- The driver cannot leave the vehicle in the 17th unloading area at any time.
Bailey Hall
1458 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108
Please note
Bailey Hall is near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. There can be high levels of traffic at all times during the State Fair.
Driving Directions
Northbound on I-35W
Follow I-35W to I-94. Continue on I-94 to Highway 280. Go north and exit on Larpenteur Avenue. Turn right on Larpenteur and right on Cleveland Avenue. Campus is on your left.
Southbound on I-35W
Exit at Cleveland Avenue. Go south on Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Campus is straight ahead.
East- and Westbound on I-94
Follow I-94 to Highway 280. Go north and exit on Larpenteur Avenue. Turn right on Larpenteur Avenue and right on Cleveland Avenue. Campus is on your left.
Westbound on Highway 36
Exit at Cleveland Avenue. Go south on Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Campus is straight ahead.
Use Cleveland Avenue to arrive on the St. Paul campus. Proceed down Buford Avenue and follow it around to the back side of Bailey Hall. You may either use the unloading areas at the meters near the St. Paul Gym Field or you may unload in the circle behind the building. Due to potential congestion in the back circle, some Bailey residents will unload near the meters.
Unloading & Parking
One person must stay with your vehicle at all times. Once you have unloaded your vehicle it can be moved to the Gortner Avenue Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Centennial Hall
614 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue and proceed east on University Avenue approximately eight (8) blocks to Church Street. Turn right onto Church Street and take the first left onto Pillsbury Drive. Stay on Pillsbury Drive as it becomes Harvard Street and cross over the light rail tracks at Washington Avenue. Next, take a left at Delaware Street (which is the first traffic light after Washington Avenue).
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. Travel approximately 5 blocks on Fulton Street and turn right onto Harvard Street. Next, travel 1 block and take a right onto Delaware Street.
Unloading & Parking
You may unload in the metered parking lot between Centennial and Territorial Halls. When unloading, a driver must stay with the vehicle at all times. If you are moving in on August 26 or 27, please have a sheet of paper with a large “C” written on it on the dashboard of your vehicle. This will help our staff direct you to the appropriate unloading area.
Overflow unloading is available from the Oak Street Ramp located at the end of Delaware Street. Take a left on Oak Street and then a quick right to enter the ramp. Ramp clearance height is six feet and eight inches (6’8”) at Oak Street Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- Lots C78, C5, and C6 are contract parking only and NOT for unloading.
- No unloading is permitted along either side of Harvard Street.
- Parking or stopping on grass or vacant lots near the Superblock is not permitted.
- The Fairview Hospital Ramp across the street from Centennial Hall is reserved for hospital and clinic visitors. Refrain from using this ramp to support medical staff and services.
Comstock Hall
210 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue. Proceed eastbound on University Avenue to 15th Avenue SE/Pleasant Street. Turn right at 15th Avenue SE/Pleasant Street. Follow this to Arlington Street. Turn right at Arlington Street for one (1) block. Then turn left onto East River Parkway. Follow East River Parkway to pass under the Washington Avenue Bridge and through the Delaware Street light on East River Parkway. Turn left into the Comstock Hall loading dock (August 26 or 27 only). If arriving any other day, take the third left into the East River Road Garage main entrance and proceed to Comstock Hall to check-in and get carts for unloading.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. Proceed westbound on Fulton and stay in the left (through) lane at Oak Street. Continue forward on Fulton Street to the stop sign at Harvard Street. Fulton Street merges with East River Parkway at Harvard St. Proceed along East River Parkway to the Comstock Hall loading dock (just beyond the East River Road Garage (August 26 or 27 only). On other dates, use the East River Road Garage main entrance and proceed to Comstock Hall to check-in and get carts for unloading.
Unloading & Parking
When unloading in the Comstock loading dock (August 26 and 27 only), a driver must stay with your vehicle at all times and the vehicle must be moved to the East River Road Garage after it is unloaded. Comstock Hall residents unloading vehicles within the East River Road Garage should take a parking ticket and proceed to park. The height restriction for the East River Road Garage is seven feet (7').
After parking, take the elevator in the central portion of the garage to the Plaza Level (Level 1). From the Plaza Level, proceed toward Coffman Union and turn left before Delaware Street. Follow the sidewalk around to the entrance of Comstock Hall, which faces north.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- Stopping/unloading along Delaware Street is not permitted.
- Traffic enforcement ensures a full Fire Lane is maintained at all times.
Frontier Hall
701 Fulton St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue and proceed eastbound approximately 11 blocks to Oak Street. Turn right onto Oak Street and proceed for three to four (3-4) blocks to Fulton Street and turn right. Travel on Fulton Street to the parking lot in front of Frontier Hall.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. Proceed westbound on Fulton Street to Oak Street. Stay in the left lane (through traffic) as you approach Oak Street. Turn right into the metered parking lot between Frontier and Pioneer.
Unloading & Parking
You may unload in the metered parking lot located between Frontier Hall and Pioneer Hall or on Fulton Street next to Pioneer Hall. When unloading, a driver must stay with the vehicle at all times. If you are moving in on August 26 or 27, please have a sheet of paper with a large “F” written on it on the dashboard of your vehicle. This will help our staff direct you to the appropriate unloading area.
If your designated parking location is full, overflow unloading is available from the Oak Street Ramp. To get to the ramp, continue onto Fulton Street and turn right on Harvard Street. Then turn right on Delaware Street and the ramp is located at the end of Delaware Street. Take a left on Oak Street and then a quick right to enter the ramp. Ramp clearance height is six feet and eight inches (6’8”) at Oak Street Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- Lots C78, C5, and C6 are contract parking only and NOT for unloading.
- No unloading is permitted along either side of Harvard Street.
- Parking or stopping on grass or vacant lots near the Superblock is not permitted.
- The Fairview Hospital Ramp across the street from Centennial Hall is reserved for hospital and clinic visitors. Refrain from using this ramp to support medical staff and services.
Keeler Apartments
317 SE 17th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue (Exit 18). Proceed eastbound on University Avenue to 18th Avenue SE. Turn left on 18th Avenue SE and proceed one block to 4th St. SE. Turn left onto 4th Street and stay in the left lane. Turn left at the corner of 17th Avenue SE and 4th Street SE.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard and take the first left on Fulton Street. Go 4-5 blocks (driving past the Superblock) and take a right on Harvard Street. Follow Harvard through campus until you come to the Church Street/17th Avenue intersection. Take a right on 17th Ave and go through the stop light. Keeler will be on your left and the 4th Street ramp with be one the left through the next light.
Unloading & Parking
Parking meters on the west side of 17th Avenue SE adjacent to Keeler Apartments are available to pay for short-term unloading parking. We ask that any unloading August 15-18 be done in less than 30 minutes and that someone stays with the vehicle at all times. The 4th Street Parking Ramp is available for long-term parking. The entrance is located on 17th Ave mid-block.
There will be a QR code available at Keeler's front desk that you can use to get one full day of complimentary parking between August 15-24. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Middlebrook Hall
412 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From Southbound I-35W
Exit at Washington Avenue. Proceed left on Washington and follow the road as it veers right and becomes Cedar Avenue. After 2 blocks on Cedar, turn left on Riverside Avenue and travel 4 blocks to turn left on 22nd Avenue. Middlebrook will be at the bottom of a short hill.
From Northbound I-35W
Exit at Washington Avenue. Proceed right on Washington and follow the road as it veers right and becomes Cedar Avenue. After 2 blocks on Cedar, turn left on Riverside Avenue and travel 4 blocks to turn left on 22nd Avenue. Middlebrook will be at the bottom of a short hill.
From Eastbound I-94
Exit at 25th Ave./Riverside (Exit 235A). Turn left onto 25th Avenue South and proceed to Riverside Avenue. Turn left onto Riverside Avenue and proceed to 22nd Avenue South. Turn right onto 22nd Avenue South and proceed to South 5th Street.
From Westbound I-94
Exit at 235A and proceed to Riverside Avenue. Proceed to 22nd Avenue South and turn right onto 22nd Avenue South. Proceed to South 5th Street.
Unloading & Parking
Unloading spaces are available at Lot C80 and Lot C95 (both in front of Middlebrook Hall). Do not use the fire lane for unloading. A driver must stay with each vehicle. Those wishing to remain in the area after unloading must move their vehicles to the 21st Avenue Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Pioneer Hall
615 Fulton Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue and proceed eastbound approximately 11 blocks to Oak Street. Turn right onto Oak Street and proceed for 3-4 blocks to Fulton Street and turn right. Travel to the metered lot between Frontier and Pioneer.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. Proceed westbound on Fulton Street to Oak Street. Stay in the left lane (through traffic) as you approach Oak Street. Turn right into the metered parking lot between Frontier and Pioneer.
Unloading & Parking
When unloading, a driver must stay with the vehicle at all times. If you are moving in on August 26 or 27, please have a sheet of paper with a large “P” written on it on the dashboard of your vehicle. This will help our staff direct you to the appropriate unloading area.
On August 26 or 27, we will be unloading Pioneer in the fire lane in front of Pioneer Hall. All other days will use the metered lot between Frontier and Pioneer. Those moving in on August 26 and 27 will be directed to move their vehicles to a parking ramp after unloading. A QR code is available for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. Check your email to find the code or ask for it at the building information desk. This can be used if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading.
If the metered lot is full, overflow unloading is available from the Oak Street Ramp. To get to the ramp, continue onto Fulton Street and turn right on Harvard Street. Then turn right on Delaware Street and the ramp is located at the end of Delaware Street. Take a left on Oak Street and then a quick right to enter the ramp. Ramp clearance height is six feet and eight inches (6’8”) at the Oak Street Ramp.
- Lots C78, C5, and C6 are contract parking only and NOT for unloading.
- No unloading is permitted along either side of Harvard Street.
- Parking or stopping on grass or vacant lots near the Superblock is not permitted.
- The Fairview Hospital Ramp across the street from Centennial Hall is reserved for hospital and clinic visitors. Refrain from using this ramp to support medical staff and services.
Radius Apartments
701 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue (Exit 18). Proceed eastbound on University Avenue to 14th Avenue SE. Turn left on 14th Avenue SE and proceed four (4) blocks to 7th Street SE.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Continue on Huron Boulevard past University Avenue SE and Huntington Bank Stadium to 6th Street SE. Turn left on 6th Street SE and continue on for half a mile as the road transitions to 5th Street SE and turn right on 15th Ave SE. Proceed two (2) blocks to 7th Street SE and take a left and then go one (1) block to 14th Ave SE and turn right.
Unloading & Parking
Upon arrival, please residents should proceed into the lobby on the first floor to check-in and pick up their key fob.
All residents will need to unload on the east side of 14th Ave SE between 7th Street SE and 8th Street SE. Belongings will need to be brought into the building at the main entrance at the corner of 7th Street SE and 15th Ave SE. Unloading is NOT allowed on 7th Street SE this year as that road is being used as a bus route due to construction in the area.
There is on-street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. The closest university parking ramp is the 4th Street Parking Ramp. This is approximately five (5) blocks from the Radius. There will be a QR code available at Radius's front desk that you can use to get one full day of complimentary parking between August 15-24 at the University parking ramp.
Residents may sign up for a parking contract in the Radius. For more information, email or stop by the Information Desk.
Sanford Hall
1122 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W (Strongly recommend this approach due to construction)
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue. Proceed east on University Avenue to 12th Avenue. Turn right into the driveway area between Sanford Hall and Wilkins Hall.
From I-94
If going I-94 East, take I-35W North and use directions above. If going I-94 West, exit at Cedar Avenue and take a right onto Cedar. Travel about half a mile and take a right onto the ramp to I-35W North. Immediately take the first exit (4th Street/University Ave) and follow the instructions above.
Unloading & Parking
You may unload your belongings from lot C43. Moving carts will be available. A driver must stay with each vehicle. Once you have completed unloading your vehicle, you must move it from the area. Those wishing to remain in the area after unloading must move their vehicles to the 4th Street Parking Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Territorial Hall
417 Walnut Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue and proceed east on University Avenue approximately eight (8) blocks to Church Street. Turn right onto Church Street and take the first left onto Pillsbury Drive. You will stay on Pillsbury Drive as it becomes Harvard Street and cross over the light rail tracks at Washington Avenue. You then take a left at Delaware Street (which is the first traffic light after Washington Avenue).
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. You will travel approximately five (5) blocks on Fulton Street and turn right onto Harvard Street. You will then travel one (1 block and take a right onto Delaware Street.
Unloading & Parking
On August 26 or 27, students will unload in the following areas:
- Territorial Floor 1 (enter the metered lot and proceed past it into the fire lane and go to the far end of the fire lane)
- Territorial Floor 2 (enter the metered lot and proceed past it into the fire lane and unload near the Territorial front door)
- Territorial Floors 3 and 4 (Delaware meters next to Territorial Hall)
On all other days you may unload in the metered parking area on Delaware Street in front of the building or the meters between Centennial and Territorial Halls. When unloading, a driver must stay with the vehicle at all times.
If you are moving in on August 26 or 27, please have a sheet of paper with a large “T” and the number of your floor written on it on the dashboard of your vehicle. (For example, if your room is Territorial 353 please write “T3” on the paper.) This will help our staff direct you to the appropriate unloading area.
Overflow unloading is available from the Oak Street Ramp located at the end of Delaware Street. Take a left on Oak Street and then a quick right to enter the ramp. Ramp clearance height is six feet and eight inches (6’8”) at Oak Street Ramp.
Housing will email all residents a QR code that can be used for one full day of complimentary parking between August 25-31. It will also be available at your building's Information Desk. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- Lots C78, C5, and C6 are contract parking only and NOT for unloading.
- No unloading is permitted along either side of Harvard Street.
- Parking or stopping on grass or vacant lots near the Superblock is not permitted.
- The Fairview Hospital Ramp across the street from Centennial Hall is reserved for hospital and clinic visitors. Refrain from using this ramp to support medical staff and services.
Wilkins Apartments
1212 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W (Strongly recommend this approach due to construction)
Take the 4th Street/University Avenue Exit. Proceed east on University Avenue to 12th Avenue. Turn right into the driveway area between Sanford Hall and Wilkins Hall.
From I-94
If going I-94 East, take I-35W North and use directions above. If going I-94 West, exit at Cedar Avenue and take a right onto Cedar. Travel about half a mile and take a right onto the ramp to I-35W North. Immediately take the first exit (4th Street/University Ave) and follow the instructions above.
Unloading & Parking
Residents should proceed to the Wilkins Hall Information Desk and secure a 45-minute unloading pass to place on your dashboard. You may unload your belongings from lot C43. There will be moving carts available for check-out. Upon completion of unloading, please move your vehicle.
Yudof Apartments
220 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Driving Directions
From I-35W
Exit at 4th Street/University Avenue. Proceed eastbound on University Avenue to 15th Avenue SE/Pleasant Street. Turn right on 15th Avenue SE/Pleasant Street. Follow this to Arlington Street. Turn right at Arlington Street for one block. Then turn left onto East River Road. Follow East River Road under the Washington Avenue Bridge and past Comstock Hall. Continue to the East River Road Parking Ramp.
From I-94
Exit at Huron Boulevard. Immediately at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Fulton Street. Fulton Street becomes East River Road just before the Harvard Street stop sign. You’ll then proceed forward along East River Road to the public level entrance of the East River Road Parking Ramp.
Unloading & Parking
Yudof Hall residents must unload vehicles within the East River Road Garage. Take a parking ticket upon entering and proceed to any level for unloading and parking. Take the elevator in the central portion of the garage to the Plaza Level (Level 1). From the Plaza Level, proceed toward Coffman Memorial Union and turn left before Delaware Street. The Yudof Hall entrance will be on your left.
There will be a QR code available at Yudof's front desk that you can use to get one full day of complimentary parking between August 15-24. Resident/helper(s) can use this if you need to unload from the ramp or if you need to park your vehicle(s) in the ramp after unloading in front of the building.
Please note:
- No stopping or unloading is permitted along Delaware Street.
- Traffic enforcement ensures a full fire lane is maintained at all times.
- There are limited meters in front of Comstock Hall that you may use if space is available upon your arrival. You must pay to park at these meters.
- We recommended all residents unload within the parking ramp.
- The height restriction for the East River Road Garage is seven feet (7').
- Trailers are not allowed in the parking ramp.
