Vehicle registration for commuting students is managed by the Registrar’s Office.
Vehicle registration for Residence Hall students is managed by Housing Facilities in Douglass Houghton Hall, Room G044.
Vehicle registration for Daniell Heights students is managed by the facilities office, located at 2001B in Daniell Heights. Please stop by their office for all Daniell Heights parking related questions. You may call 906-487-2727 or send an email to apartments@mtu.edu, as well.
Vehicle Registration FAQs
01
Do I need to register my vehicle?
If you drive your vehicle to campus, it should be registered even if you are parking at the meters. Any vehicle that will be parked on campus at any time should be registered with the Registrar’s Office.
02
What do I need to do to register my vehicle?
Complete the online Commuter Student Vehicle registration form or complete the form in person at the Registrar’s Office in the Admin. Building. You will need to know your:
- license plate number
- vehicle make
- model
- year
- body style
- color
You will then be given a decal that should be placed in the lower right hand corner on the inside of your windshield.
03
What are the fees involved?
There is no fee involved for registering your vehicle on campus. However, to register for commuter parking, the fee is $25.00 per semester and $50.00 per year (fall and spring). Parking is available on a first come first serve basis.
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. View a map of the parking lots.
05
How does parking work during the summer months?
Lot 9 is available to students during the summer months free of charge. You must have a MTU decal on your car.
06
How do I go about signing up for parking for the following year?
Parking passes for the following year are available beginning 10th week of Spring Semester and throughout the Summer. The decals will be mailed to you in early August, and the parking fee will be charged to your account.
07
How do I register motorcycles or snowmobiles on campus?
Motorcycles are registered in the Registrar's Office, and can only be parked in designated motorcycle parking areas. Snowmobiles have to be registered with the Public Safety Office which is located on MacInnes Drive in the Widmaier House. Both are free of charge.