Night Parking Ban Goes Into Effect Friday Night
Michigan Tech's annual Night Parking Ban goes into effect one minute after midnight on Saturday, Nov. 1, and will remain in place through April 30, 2026. The overnight parking ban is enforced regardless of snow conditions.
During this time, parking is prohibited on campus between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., except as noted below:
- Michigan Tech employees with shifts beginning before 7 a.m. who have been assigned a designated parking location.*
- Occupants of University housing with a valid residential parking permit for their designated lot or space.
- Visitors with purchased permits who have been assigned a designated parking location.*
* Employees and visitors who have not yet been assigned a parking location should email parking@mtu.edu to request a location from Transportation Services.
Individuals who need to request permission to park on campus beyond 2 a.m. must call Michigan Tech Public Safety and Police Services at 906-487-2216 after 1 a.m. to be assigned a designated parking space.
Overnight Parking Requests
When making a request to remain parked overnight, please provide:
- Name
- Reason for request
- Campus location
- Phone number
- Vehicle information (license plate number, make, model, color and permit number)
Those granted permission to park overnight will be directed to a designated lot or one of two designated metered areas. Note: Meters must be paid, and vehicles must be moved prior to 7 a.m. unless alternate arrangements have been approved.
Visitor Parking Permits
Visitor permits can be purchased in person at Transportation Services, located on the first floor of the Administration Building in Room 100, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitor permits can also be purchased online via the Michigan Tech Parking Portal.
If arriving after 4 p.m., please purchase an overnight permit dated for the next day to allow for parking past midnight. Visitors will be assigned a designated parking location, typically Lot 24, depending on the dates of the visit and on-campus events.
Exceptions:
- Daniell Heights visitor permits are required 24/7.
- Hillside Place and Lot 19 meters require payment 24/7 via the ParkMobile App.
For further questions, email parking@mtu.edu.
Thank you, and have a safe winter season!