Student Parking
UMR has a contract with the City of Rochester for parking in the 3rd Street (across from 318 Commons) and 1st Street (next to Student Life Center) ramps. The contract offers a discount for annual, academic year and semester contracts for all UMR students. The rates are as follows:
These annual and academic year rates result in a per weekday cost of under $7.00 for daytime only parking and represent a 5-10% reduction from the current monthly rates.
Parking contracts are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign-up for parking to access these rates and have the costs applied to your student account, please complete the form by July 31. The annual and academic contracts begin July 31, 2025. This deadline applies for the full year, fall, spring or academic contracts. Additions cannot be made after July 31.
Refer to the City of Rochester website for more information on other parking options and bus rates.
For all questions and feedback, please email [email protected].
Information and pictures of the RDS underground parking can be found on the Residence at Discovery Square webpage. Students indicate their interest in a parking stall on the housing application. Parking stalls are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis as UMR has a limited number of stalls reserved for students.
- Go to MyU
- Select Academics
- Select My Classes
- Go to Enrollment Tools
- Select Enrollment Verification
- Select Most Recent Term
- Uncheck the box that says "Student ID"
- Click on Submit
Transportation
Rochester Public Transit serves the city of Rochester. UMR students can purchase a 120-day bus pass for $80 from the OneStop Office. Students can opt to get this charge applied to their student account or pay with exact change.
- City of Rochester Public Parking Information
- Rochester Public Transit
- City of Rochester Public Parking Lot & Ramp Locations
- Rates (including student discount)
- Commuter Routes (from surrounding communities)
Rochester City Lines, a private business, also operates several commuter bus routes Monday through Friday. This service is open to the public. The commuter routes bring passengers into Rochester in the morning and return in the afternoon.
Rochester Shuttle Service is an established, reputable, family-owned business in Rochester, Minnesota with over 25 years of professional passenger transportation experience. Rochester Shuttle Service is available for Rochester residents to use for transportation to and from Minneapolis and Rochester Airports, and trips to the Mall of America.
Rochester Shuttle Service will provide $7 off of your ride when you use the code UMR at checkout. Applicable to students, staff and faculty!
Jefferson Lines provide daily bus service to 14 states across America’s Heartland with affordable prices and convenient schedules.
The Zumbro Independent Passenger Service (ZIPS) is a origin-to-destination transportation service for persons who cannot use Rochester Public Transit's bus service due to a disability. All ZIPS vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Learn more about ZIPS and how to apply.
