Parking and Permits - Visitors & Events

Vehicles may be registered on the Michigan Tech Parking Portal or by bringing your vehicle registration to our office in the Administration Building, Room 100.

Required vehicle registration information:

• VIN
• License Plate Number/State
• Vehicle Make/Model/Style
• Year
• Color

Any vehicle(s) that you register on campus will make you the responsible party for all notices, parking fees, citations, or towing expenses that the vehicle may incur while it is registered in your name.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the State of Michigan Secretary of State - License plate digits with a "0" in it will always use the number zero (not the letter "O").  Although other states may accept and use the letter "O", we abide by State of Michigan law.

There are several physical parking meters located across campus, conveniently placed near popular buildings for visitor access. Meters accept quarters and can be paid in 15-minute increments at a rate of $0.25 per 15 minutes.

ParkMobile payments are not accepted at physical parking meters.

Click here to view a map of the meter locations.

Transportation Services has partnered with the ParkMobile parking app to accept digital parking payments on campus. The free to download ParkMobile app can be obtained at both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Don't have a smart phone? You can park and pay by calling ParkMobile at 877-727-5457 to start a digital parking session.

ParkMobile Rates	Price	Notes
Each 15 min.	$0.25	Can be paid up to 9 hours
Processing Fee	$0.45	Per transaction

Most ParkMobile zones are enforced Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the exception of the areas in the row below. For a list of ParkMobile locations on campus, click here.

Due to feedback from students and visitors, we established select ParkMobile zones that are available for parking and payment 24 hours a day, and that includes during the winter Night-Parking Ban.

Designated 24 hour ParkMobile zones include:

• Lot 4 Hillside ParkMobile Zone 19010
• Upper & Lower Daniell Heights ParkMobile Zone 19018
• Visitor Pay Lot 19 ParkMobile Zone 19014

ParkMobile Rates	Price	Notes
Each 15 min.	$0.25	Can be paid up to 9 hours
Processing Fee	$0.45	Per transaction

Daily and Weekly parking permits are available for purchase at the Transportation Services office during regular business hours or they can be purchased 24 hours a day online on the Parking Portal.

Visitor Permit	Price	Notes
Daily	$6.00	Valid for 24 hours
Weekly	$24.00	Valid for 7 days

Daily and Weekly Visitor Parking Permits are valid Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at any parking meter, all visitor lots/ParkMobile zones (with the exception of Lot 19*), Lot 22, Lot 24, and Lot 95. *Lot 19 is by ParkMobile payment only. Permits are not valid in Lot 19.

Parking permits are not required after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, weekends, or for overnight parking outside of the Winter Night-Parking Ban (May 1st to Oct 31st). 

Daily and Weekly Visitor Parking Permits are required and valid in the following locations for overnight parking during the Winter Night-Parking Ban (Nov 1st to Apr 30th):

• Lot 24 - Near the Student Development Complex (SDC)
• Upper and Lower Daniell Heights Visitor Parking Areas
• Lot 4 Hillside ParkMobile zone

Parking on campus outside of the designated areas overnight during the Winter Night-Parking Ban will result in a citation of $25.

University departments frequently host visitors, guests, or hold events that require proper parking permits. Daily or weekly permits can be conveniently arranged by contacting Transportation Services.

Simply send an email to parking@mtu.edu with the following information:

1. What kind of permit? Daily or Weekly
2. Quantity
3. Index Number to charge the permits to
4. Delivery method? Campus Mail or pick up

Visitor Permit	Price	Notes
Daily	$6.00	Valid for 24 hours
Weekly	$24.00	Valid for 7 days

Daily and Weekly Visitor Parking Permits are valid Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at any parking meter, all visitor lots/ParkMobile zones (with the exception of Lot 19*), Lot 22, Lot 24, and Lot 95. *Lot 19 is by ParkMobile payment only. Permits are not valid in Lot 19.

There are several businesses, retail shops, and dining locations on campus and open to the public. We welcome visitors and encourage you to patronize their business. We also want to ensure you’re aware of the available parking options during your visit.

Business	Area	Parking Information
Apothecary Pharmacy	Lot 35	Complimentary parking for Apothecary Houghton is available in Lot 35 near Little Huskies. Disability parking is also available in the same area. There is also a drive-thru lane for quick pick-up.
Ballfields	Ballfields Lot	Athletes and spectators who are visiting the ballfields may park in the gravel parking lot off of Sharon Avenue.  Students parking here for classes is prohibited.
Disc Golf Course	Lot 21	Parking for the Michigan Tech Disc Golf Course is available in Lot 21. Vehicles should be parked near the signs on the gravel portion of the lot near the entrance. Parking within the paved section is prohibited as that is reserved for Residential student parking.
Library	Houghton Avenue	Parking for patrons of the J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Libraryand Velodrome Coffee Company during the day is provided on Houghton Avenue and by payment on the mobile device app ParkMobile. There is also a reserved parking spot for Library patrons in the MUB Circle next to the Disability parking spaces. Parking in this spot is by permit only.
Little Huskies	Lot 35	Complimentary parking is available in Lot 35 near Little Huskies and the Clinic. We also provide short-term drop-off and pick-up parking spaces near the entrance.  Disability parking is also available in the same area.
Memorial Union Building	Hubbell Street or Lot 27	Parking for visitors to the Memorial Union Building during the academic day is located on Hubbell Street or Visitor Pay Lot 27, where both areas accept payments on the mobile device app ParkMobile. The MUB is also host to both The Campus Store and Brkfst & Co. After 4 p.m. parking is complimentary. Disability parking is located near the main entrance.
Mineral Museum	Lot 95	Parking at the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is complimentary in Lot 95 for up to 2 hours. There is also Disability parking located directly in front of the entrance.
Mosque at Michigan Tech	Woodmar Drive	The Mosque at Michigan Tech is operated by the Muslim Student Association. Parking at the Mosque can be utilized for short-term in front of the building or for longer durations, across the street in the Upper Daniell Heights visitor lot and can be paid on the mobile device app ParkMobile. Disability parking is available in front of the building.
Rozsa Box Office	Cliff Drive	Transportation Services offers short-term parking for patrons of the Rozsa Box Office during the academic day.  Just south of the Rozsa's main foyer on Cliff Drive are two 15-minute parking spaces.
Saint Albert University Parish	Lot 32	Lot 32 can be used free of charge in the evenings and on the weekends for patrons of St Al's church. Parking in Lot 32 is prohibited during the day as this is a Commuter student parking lot. Disability parking is available near the guardrail.
Student Development Complex	Lot 22	Outside of Athletic events, patrons to the SDC may park in Lot 22 for up to 2-hours for free. This parking lot can be utilized for customers of University Images, Velodrome Coaches Corner Coffee Shop, Central Ticket Office, SDC Fitness Center, Gates Tennis Center, and Sports Camps. Disability parking is also available in Lot 22
Tech Trails	Trails Lot	Parking for the Tech Trails is complimentary as long as you are actively using the trail system.  Parking is available at both the Main Trailhead and the Pilgrim Road Trailhead.
UP Health System - Portage Rehab	Lot 35	Complimentary parking for UGL Houghton Health Center is available in Lot 35 near Little Huskies. Disability parking is also available in the same area.
Upper Great Lakes Health Center	Lot 35	Complimentary parking for Portage Rehab is available in Lot 35 near Little Huskies. Disability parking is also available in the same area.
Woodland Hill Preschool	Woodmar Drive	Woodland Hill Preschool is located off of Woodmar Drive in Upper Daniell Heights. Short-term drop-off and pick-up parking is available against the building. Longer term parking is available across the street in the Upper Daniell Heights visitor lot and can be paid by using the mobile device app ParkMobile. Disability parking is located on Woodmar Drive.

All Contractors and Vendors are required to have a properly registered vehicle(s) and valid permit to park on campus.

Company-marked vehicles may be issued a limited number of permits for use across campus or for a specific job site. Your Michigan Tech contact will determine whether the permit should be short-term and job-specific or issued for an annual, recurring duration.

Contractor and Vendor employees bringing their personal vehicles to campus may park at no cost in the southernmost row of Lot 24 near the SDC. If parking on the main campus is required, a visitor permit must be purchased, or parking must be paid for at a meter or within a ParkMobile zone.

Contractors and Vendors who have already been approved by a Michigan Tech contact may complete the Contractor/Vendor Permit Request Form.

Contractors and Vendors are required to contact Transportation Services at 906-487-1441 to request any special circumstances that include but are not limited to:

• Creation of specific job sites or work zones
• Parking lot closures or partial closures
• Equipment parking and storage
• Sidewalk or lawn parking
• Long-term loading dock parking
• Overnight accommodations
• Roadway or partial roadway closures
• Blocking off of any marked parking spaces

Project walk-throughs still require proper parking. If you are a Contractor or Vendor with a valid permit, you may park accordingly per your permit instructions, but if you are a new Contractor or Vendor to campus or you no longer have a valid permit, a valid visitor permit must be purchased, or parking must be paid for at a meter or within a ParkMobile zone.

More information regarding Contractor and Vendor parking can be found within the Contractor/Vendor Parking Policy.

Designated accessible parking spaces are available to drivers who possess a valid state-issued disability parking placard or license plate. In the State of Michigan an accessibility placard or license plate is issued by the Secretary of State after submitting a Disability Parking Placard Application. View the State of Michigan's regulations for disability parking. 

• Per State of Michigan Law - "Privately owned parking lots and garages are not required to provide free parking."
  • A valid Michigan Tech Parking Permit and a valid state-issued handicap placard or license plate is required to park in the handicap spaces within the parking lots on campus. You may park in any handicap space on campus with a valid MTU permit and valid placard/license plate.
    • Parking in a handicap space within the parking lots on campus without a MTU permit is authorized with a state-issued "Free Parking" sticker attached to your valid placard or license plate.
  • A Michigan Tech Parking Permit is not required to park in the handicap spaces within the visitor areas on campus, although a valid state-issued handicap placard or license plate is still required.  Handicap spaces in the visitor areas are first come-first serve. Visitor Handicap Parking is located in the following areas:
    • Admin Visitor
    • Cliff Drive
    • College Avenue
    • Forestry
    • Hamar House
    • Hubbell Street
    • Houghton Avenue
    • MUB Circle
    • Phoenix Drive
    • Student Development Complex
    • Visitor Lot

Although visitor areas require payment on ParkMobile, Handicap parking is complimentary and you are not required to purchase a parking session.

Visitors and Guests to campus may charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at no cost as a courtesy, provided the vehicle displays a valid Michigan Tech visitor permit. EV parking is located in Lot 5 between the Rozsa Center and East Hall, with four charging stations available, including one accessible space.

Bicycles park free. Register your bicycle by submitting the online form—just provide make, model, color, and serial number.  You will receive a registration decal in the mail.  Please contact Public Safety and Police Services at 906-487-2216 if you have any questions.

For more information about biking on campus, please visit the Campus Bike Initiative website.

Registration

Visitor's, Contractor's, or Vendor's vehicles must be registered within 48 hours upon arrival on campus.  Contractors or Vendors may register as many vehicles owned by the company as long as the vehicle(s) you have on campus for the day is displaying a permit.

Campus Area

These regulations apply to all University property, including the main Houghton campus, Daniell Heights Apartments, Lakeshore Center, Portage Lake Golf Course, Mont Ripley, the Ford Forestry Center, the Michigan Tech Alumni Center, the Mineral Museum, the Keweenaw Research Center, the Alternative Energy Research Building (AERB) and the Tech Trails.

Insurance

The University does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, any vehicle or the content thereof.  It is recommended that owners carry personal insurance to cover such losses.

Abandoned Vehicles

No vehicle is to be abandoned on campus.  A fine, plus towing costs, will be imposed on the owner of record if abandonment occurs. Vehicles without proper plates or parked for 48 hours or more in prohibited areas will be considered abandoned.

Prohibited Vehicles

Hot rods, drag-strip racers, modified stock cars, or other unconventional vehicles (except bicycles, motor-driven cycles, or motorcycles) are not allowed on campus. Vehicles must be licensed and street legal to be on campus property.

Vehicle Maintenance

All vehicles must be in good operating condition.  No major repairs will be permitted on roads or in any parking areas on campus. Disabled vehicles must be towed from campus.

Selling of Vehicles

Parking a vehicle on campus in a manner that suggests it is being offered for sale is prohibited. Vehicles displaying advertising materials, posters, or “for sale” signs while parked on campus are not allowed.

Speed Limit

The speed limit is 25 miles per hour on campus roads, unless otherwise posted (e.g. 15 mph throughout Daniell Heights).

Permit Placement

1. Hanging Permits must be displayed from the rear view mirror displayed towards the front of the vehicle.
2. If a visitor permit was purchased on the Parking Portal and printed out, you must display the permit on your left (drivers side) dashboard.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the permit is visible at all times. 

Lost or Stolen Permits

• Lost visitor permits cannot be replaced. You will have to purchase another permit.
• Contractors or Vendors who lose a permit are required to purchase an additional permit at the rate of $50 or prorated price (whichever is less) or risk being ticketed.
• A police report from a law enforcement agency where you believe the permit was stolen from is required when reporting a stolen permit. There is no charge for the replacement of a stolen permit with a submitted police report.

Effective November 1–April 30 between the hours of 2 a.m. & 7 a.m.

Parking is prohibited on all campus streets and roadways and within all parking lots with the exception of Residential parking lots.

Overnight Parking Accommodations during the parking ban
As a visitor, if you need accommodations to park on campus for overnight, please contact Public Safety and Police Services at 906-487-2216 to request additional time on campus.  If granted, you will be assigned an area to park within an approved location.  If you don't have a valid permit you will be required to pay a meter with quarters or on the mobile phone app ParkMobile beginning at 2 a.m. and for the duration of your stay, or have a daily permit to avoid any citations.

Each summer we look forward to reconnecting with Michigan Tech alumni and friends. During the Alumni Reunion, parking in all of the visitor lots and ParkMobile zones will be complimentary. Welcome back!

Each Fall and Spring, Michigan Tech Career Services hosts a Career Fair. The Fall Career Fair is one of the largest and most popular events of its kind in the nation. With approximately 4,000 students attending and 2,000 recruiters seeking employees, interns, and co-op candidates, it presents unique logistical challenges for Transportation Services.

As long as vendors and attendees follow posted signage and directions from Enforcement Officers, parking can be a smooth and positive experience.

During the event, the SDC driveway is converted into a two-lane route that separates vendors and recruiters from students and other attendees. Designated unloading zones are also set up to help recruiters efficiently unload their vehicles.

Please follow the posted parking lot designations on the day of Career Fair:

• Lot 22
  • Parking for students attending class at the SDC
  • Athletes attending practice or trainings
  • Members of the community utilizing the SDC
  • Disability parking
• Lot 23
  • Residential Student parking only
• Lot 24
  • Recruiters and Vendors until 12 p.m.
  • Students and Attendees after 12 p.m.
• Lot 28
  • Temporary Shuttle Stop - Closed to vehicles
• Lot 29
  • Temporary Faculty/Staff parking
  • Commuter Student parking
• Lot 32
  • Students and Attendee parking
• Lot 35
  • Clinic parking only. Attendees are prohibited
• Lot 85
  • Students and Attendee parking
• Lot 95
  • Faculty/Staff parking
  • Students and Attendee parking
• Tech Trails and Ballfield Parking
  • Overflow parking

The Fall and Spring semester both concludes with Michigan Tech's Commencement Ceremony. During the Fall Commencement there is one event for Undergraduates. The Spring Commencement hosts two events - one for the Graduate School and another one for Undergraduates.

As we say goodbye to our graduates, Transportation Services coordinates the parking and traffic around the Student Development Complex. Parking Enforcement Officers will be posted throughout the area for all Commencement Ceremonies to assist the attendees.

All parking lots around the SDC are available for Commencement including:

• Lot 22 - Including additional Disability parking
• Lot 23
• Lot 24
• Lot 32

Parking in Lot 28 and Lot 29 is prohibited during Commencement as it is reserved parking.

One of the most exciting times on campus is during the Fall Move-in when we welcome new students to campus and welcome back our returning students.

Parking and traffic can get congested, but moves efficiently. Parking on campus in the visitor areas is complimentary and we work closely with Residential Living to assist in a fluid traffic plan for each Residential Hall.

• Douglass Houghton Hall
• Hillside
• McNair Hall
• Wadsworth Hall
• Off-Campus

When checking in at the Library, you can utilize the visitor parking spaces on Houghton Avenue, Hubbell Street, Lot 12, Lot 13, and Lot 27. Overflow, truck, and trailer parking is in Lot 1. There is Disability parking located throughout campus.

Once unloading of your vehicle is complete, all students, parents, friends, and family will proceed up to the SDC and park in Lot 22 or Lot 23 to take the shuttle back to campus.

Each January we are happy to welcome the Leading Scholar program to campus.  During eight days throughout January and February incoming students compete, network, and meet for the Leading Scholarship Award in the Rozsa Center. To help accommodate the parking for our incoming students and their families, we reserve specific parking lots around the Rozsa to help out. 

Communication will be sent out to all of those affected by these temporary changes once we're closer to the date.

Typically, most events that would include parking arrangements at the Memorial Union Building (MUB) occur after enforcement hours, but throughout the year several events do occur during the academic session when parking is enforced. Parking after 4 p.m. includes Houghton Avenue, Hubbell Street, College Avenue, and Lot 27.  Disability parking is available near each entrance.

Transportation Services works very closely with the MUB staff when that occurs and parking options are provided on a case-by-case basis.  

If you are attending an event at the MUB and are unsure of the parking arrangements, please contact the MUB staff or Transportation Services.

Most events at the Rozsa Center or McArdle Theatre occur after normal enforcement hours and parking is complimentary, however if an event is occurring during the day when parking enforcement is in session, please check with the Rozsa Box Office for information on parking.

For Event Parking, review the Parking Page on the Rozsa's webpage.

During larger events, Transportation Services will provide parking and traffic control to assist attendees. Please drive with caution and adhere to all instructions provided to you by the parking officers. Review the maps below for more information:

• Rozsa Event Parking Lots
• Disability Parking
• Rozsa 15-Minute Visitor Parking 
• Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zone

Please remember that Cliff Drive is a one-way road going from west to east. 

Plan accordingly and arrive early as the nearby parking lots fill up fast for popular events.

Parking is included in the purchase price of your admission ticket to an athletic event. Michigan Tech Athletics provides information regarding Parking on their webpage. Although more detailed information is located on Athletic's webpage, general parking lots for athletic games include:

• Lot 22
• Lot 24
• Lot 29
• Lot 32
• Lot 85
• Disability Parking

Parking in Lot 23 is strictly prohibited as that is a Residential student parking lot and is enforced 24/7 for permit.

Please review the information below for Tailgating information:

Spring Move-Out presents unique parking challenges. Unlike Move-In, when most students arrive at the same time, Move-Out occurs throughout Finals Week, with students leaving at different times.

In recent years, we’ve improved our process to better accommodate students and their families, making Move-Out more convenient and efficient.

Transportation Services will establish temporary 15-minute loading zones outside each residence hall. We ask that you have your belongings packed and ready before using these spaces. These zones are intended for quick, short-term parking to load your vehicle and then move along so others can use them.

If you need to park closer to your residence hall while packing, complimentary parking is available in Lot 10W. Once you’re packed and ready to leave, you can retrieve your vehicle and bring it to the loading zone.

Please follow the instructional signs and follow instructions of any Enforcement Officers that may be in the area.

During the summer, there are several Orientation Sessions put on by the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success. Transportation Services has an important role by assisting with parking and traffic flow during these events. Parking on campus in the visitor areas is complimentary during Orientation Sessions. 

Please follow any instructions provided by an enforcement officer along with closely paying attention to traffic signage.

Every February, Michigan Tech's Blue Key Club hosts Winter Carnival.

Many events are on campus including the All-Nighter snow statue competition, Broomball All-Star Tourney, Sled Dog Rides.

Transportation Services offer several complimentary parking options during the Winter Carnival celebration. This page will be updated once we get closer to the event.