Michigan Technological University

Facilities

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle registration for students, faculty and staff is managed by Transportation Services. In order to park in University lots (not including any pay lots or meters), a valid parking permit decal or visitor permit must be displayed in your vehicle.  Visitor, contractor, vendor and service vehicles must be registered at Transportation Services. 

Students must have their vehicles registered by September 1, 2012.  Employees must register by January 1, 2013 and may pay for their permits by payroll deduction through TechSelect during Fall open enrollment, by direct debit from a checking account or at the cashier's office. You must show your ID and vehicle registration(s) to obtain a permit. We will remove old decals free of charge at Husky Motors.

Links to register online:

 

Vehicle Registration FAQs

Vehicle and Parking Registration Frequently Asked Questions

01

Do I need to register my vehicle?

If you drive your vehicle to campus, it must be registered unless you are parking at the meters or in a pay lot. 

02

What do I need to do to register my vehicle?

Complete the appropriate online registration form Vehicle registration for Residence Hall students, Michigan Tech Apartments, faculty/staff and commuting students, or complete a paper form in person at Transportation Services.

You will need to provide your:

  • license plate number
  • vehicle registration
  • vehicle make
  • model
  • year
  • body style
  • color

After registering, permits may be picked up at the Transportation Services office.  You will need to present: 

  • current vehicle registration
  • a picture I.D.

You will then be given a permit that must be placed in the appropriate location on the inside of your windshield.  If you have any old decals, please have them removed free of charge at Husky Motors on the waterfront (Building 44).

03

What are the fees involved?

There is a fee to register any vehicle for parking on the MTU campus.  View the fee schedule above.

04

What parking lots are available on campus?

There are three commuter student parking lots located on campus. Lot 9, behind the Rozsa Center, is open to all commuter students. This lot is available on a first come first serve basis daily with the overflow going to lot 32 (St. Al's), lot 26 (located on Garnet St.), or the SDC lots 23 and 24. View a map of the parking lots.

05

How does parking work during the summer months?

Parking is the same all year around.   You must have a current MTU registration decal on your car.  The registration year is from September 1st thru August 31st of each year for students and from January 1st through December 31st for faculty and staff.

06

How do I register motorcycles or snowmobiles on campus?

Motorcycles and snowmobiles must be registered through Transportation Services, and can only be parked in designated areas. There is a $25.00 registration fee.

07

How do I register bicycles on campus?

Bicycles are registered through Public Safety and Police Services on MacInnes Drive. You will need to provide the Make, Model, Color and Serial Number for registration. There is no registration fee.  

2012-2013 Parking Rate Structure

Customer CategoryPermit Period1st Vehicle2nd Vehicle3rd Vehicle
Mtu Employee - Faculty/StaffJan 1st-
Dec 31st
$125$100$125
Graduate StudentsSept 1st-
Aug 31st
$100$75$100
Commuter StudentsSept 1st-
Aug 31st
$100$75$100
Resident StudentsSept 1st-
Aug 31st
$100$75$100
Daniell Heights, Hillside Place, HousesSept 1st-
Aug 31st
$100$75$100
2nd Permit for Residents*Sept 1st-
Aug 31st
$35$35$35
Silver Decal: Lots 23/24 onlySept 1st-
Aug 31st
$10$10$10
Motorcycle/Snowmobile/Moped/ Trailer StudentsSept 1st-
Aug 31st
$25$25$25
Motorcycle/Snowmobile/Moped/ Trailer Faculty/StaffJan 1st-
Dec 31st
$25$25$25
Transfer decal to another vehicle (must return old decal)Sept 1st-
Aug 31st
$10$10$10
Daily PassPer Day$5N/AN/A
Weekly PassPer Week$15N/AN/A
Monthly PassPer Month$25N/AN/A
Parking CashKeys in $25, $50, and $100 increments. (Plus $25 deposit)N/AN/AN/AN/A

 *For Residential Housing students who qualify for an additional permit for commuter or graduate parking lots. Call 7-1441 for additional details or questions.

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1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Ph. 906-487-2303
Fax: 906-487-3291

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