Campus Driving, Parking, and Transit Directions

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As you prepare for your time on campus with an admissions visit or event, use these driving, parking, walking, and transit directions. Be sure to check back closer to your event date in case there are road closures that need to be considered.

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Campus Travel Impacts

Noted construction projects are listed below. For current travel impact updates, drivers may visit z.umn.edu/driveralerts, transit riders may use z.umn.edu/rider-alerts, and pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users may check z.umn.edu/active-mobility-alerts.

To find specific driving or transit directions, please select the event location (provided in your confirmation email) from the dropdown below.

Building Locations with Parking and Transit Recommendations

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Building Locations with Parking and Transit Recommendations

Bruininks Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Bruininks Hall, we suggest the following options:

Walking Directions

To walk to Bruininks Hall (222 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455) from East River Road Garage, take the parking ramp elevator to the plaza level (level one). You will exit through a set of doors onto the Coffman Memorial Union Plaza. Cross the plaza and take a slight left onto Delaware Street S.E., proceeding up the stairs towards the Northrop Mall, which the Union faces. On the pedestrian walkway, turn left towards the Weisman Art Museum. Bruininks Hall will be directly across from the Art Museum, alongside the Mississippi River.

Transit Directions

To access Bruininks Hall while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk west along Washington Avenue S.E. for about 4 blocks. Bruininks Hall's entrance will be on your right.

Carlson School of Management

Driving Directions

For parking near Carlson School of Management, we suggest the following options:

Walking Directions

To walk to the Carlson School of Management (321 19th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the 21st Avenue Ramp, exit the 21st Avenue Ramp. Take a left on S. 4th Street and walk a 1/2 block. Carlson School of Management will be on your right.

Transit Directions

To access the Carlson School of Management while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M West Bank Station. Walk south along S. 19th Avenue until you reach S. 4th Street. Turn left on S. 4th Street, and walk approximately a 1/2 block. Carlson School of Management will be on your left. 

Coffman Memorial Union

Driving Directions

For parking near Coffman Memorial Union, we suggest the following options:

Walking Directions

To walk to Coffman Memorial Union (300 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) from East River Road Garage, take the parking ramp elevator to the plaza level (level one). You will exit through a set of doors onto the Coffman Memorial Union Plaza. Cross the plaza and Delaware Street S.E., proceeding up the stairs to enter the ground floor of Coffman Memorial Union.

Transit Directions

To access Coffman Memorial Union while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk west along Washington Avenue S.E. for about 4 blocks. Coffman Memorial Union's entrance will be on your left.

Hanson Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Hanson Hall, we suggest the following options: 

 

Walking Directions

To walk to Hanson Hall (1925 4th Street S., Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the 21st Avenue Ramp, exit the 21st Avenue Ramp and turn left on 4th Street. Hanson Hall will be ahead one block on your left.

Transit Directions

To access the Carlson School of Management while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M West Bank Station. Walk south along S. 19th Avenue until you reach S. 4th Street. Turn left on S. 4th Street, and walk approximately a 1 block. Hanson Hall will be on your right.

Huntington Bank Stadium

Driving Directions

For parking near Huntington Bank Stadium, we suggest the following options: 

Walking Directions

To walk to Huntington Bank Stadium (2009 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) from the Gopher Lot, walk north across the parking lot towards the Benton County entrance, located near Goldy's Locker Room. Enter the Huntington Bank Stadium through the Benton County entrance.

Transit Directions

To access the Huntington Bank Stadium while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the Stadium Village Station. When you exit the train, Huntington Bank Stadium will be next to the Stadium Village Station. Walk north across the parking lot towards the Benton County entrance, located near Goldy's Locker Room. Enter the Huntington Bank Stadium through the Benton County entrance.

McNamara Alumni Center

Driving Directions

For parking near the Mcnamara Alumni Center, we suggest the following options:

 

Walking Directions

To walk to the McNamara Alumni Center (200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the University Avenue Ramp, take the University Avenue Ramp east elevator to the tunnel or street level. Follow signs to McNamara Alumni Center.

Transit Directions

To access McNamara Alumni Center while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the Stadium Village Station. Turn right onto University Avenue SE; walk approximately 1 block. Turn left onto SE Oak Street. McNamara Alumni Center will be on your right about 1/2 block down. 

Moos Tower / Weaver-Densford Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Moos Tower or Weaver-Densford Hall, we suggest the following options:
 


Walking Directions

To walk to Moos Tower or Weaver-Densford Hall (515 Delaware Street SE) from the Washington Avenue Ramp, proceed to Washington Avenue, then cross the street. To enter the buildings, go down the outdoor staircase and enter the building. Once in the complex, Moos Tower will be ahead of you, while Weaver-Densford Hall will be to your left.
 

Transit Directions

To access Moos Tower or Weaver-Densford Hall while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Both Moos Tower and Weaver-Densford Halls are located immediately south of the East Bank Station.

Northrop

Driving Directions

For parking near Northrup, we suggest the following: 
 

 

 

Walking Directions

To walk to Northrop Auditorium (84 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) from East River Road Garage, take the parking ramp elevator to the Plaza Level (Level One). You will exit through a set of doors onto the Coffman Memorial Union Plaza. Cross the plaza and Delaware Street, proceeding up the stairs to enter the ground floor of Coffman Memorial Union. Take the escalators or elevator to Level One, and exit the front doors of Coffman Memorial Union. You will see the Northrop Mall area ahead. Cross one of the silver walking bridges and walk across the mall toward the large pillared building at the front of the mall.

 

Transit Directions

To access Northrop while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk west along Washington Avenue S.E. Turn right (north) on Church Street S.E. and proceed until you reach Morrill Hall (on your left). Turn left (west) after you pass Morrill Hall. You will see Northrop ahead and to the right. Enter Northrop’s front entrance by climbing the stairs ahead of you, or through the building’s accessible east side ground entrance by following the sidewalk as it curves to the right.

Rapson Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Rapson Hall, we suggest the following: 
 

 

Walking Directions

To walk to Rapson Hall (89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the 4th Street Ramp, walk south on 17th Avenue S.E. (toward University Avenue S.E. and the Armory), until 17th Avenue S.E. becomes Church Street S.E. Rapson Hall will be just ahead on your left. Once you enter the building, staff will direct you to the check-in area.

Transit Directions

To access Rapson Hall while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk one block west along Washington Avenue S.E. and turn right (north) on Church Street S.E. Continue walking north on Church Street S.E. Rapson Hall will be ahead to your right.

St. Paul Student Center

Driving Directions

For parking near the St. Paul Student Center, we suggest the following: 
 

 

 

Walking Directions

To walk to the St. Paul Student Center (2017 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108) from the Gortner Avenue Ramp, first go to the entrance of the Gortner Avenue Parking Ramp (where you drove in). Turn left and walk toward the Buford Avenue and Gortner Avenue intersection (four-way stop). Turn left onto Buford Avenue and walk two blocks west. The St. Paul Student Center is located on the right side of Buford Avenue.

Ted Mann Concert Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Ted Mann Concert Hall, we suggest the following: 
 

Walking Directions

To walk to the Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 4th Street S Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the 21st Avenue Ramp, exit the 21st Avenue Ramp and take a right. Take a right on S. 4th Street and walk approximately 1 block. The concert hall will be on your left.

Transit Directions

To access the Ted Mann Concert Hall while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M West Bank Station. Walk south along S. 19th Avenue until you reach S. 4th Street. Turn left on S. 4th Street, and walk approximately a 2 blocks. The concert hall will be on your left.

Weisman Art Museum

Driving Directions

For parking near the Weisman Art Museum, we suggest the following:
 

Walking Directions

To walk to Weisman Art Museum (333 E River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55455) from East River Road Garage, take the parking ramp elevator to the plaza level (level one). You will exit through a set of doors onto the Coffman Memorial Union Plaza. Weisman Art Museum is to the left of Coffman Memorial Union, and the main visitor entrance is located on the North side of the building. You may access Weisman by crossing through the Coffman Memorial Union building. To enter via Coffman, cross the plaza and Delaware Street S.E., proceeding up the stairs into Coffman Memorial Union. Take the escalator up one floor, and exit through the main North doors, then follow the sidewalk left to Weisman's entrance.

Transit Directions

To access Weisman Art Museum while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk west along Washington Avenue S.E. for about 4 blocks. Coffman Memorial Union will be on your left, followed by Weisman Art Museum. Look for its shiny silver exterior!

Williamson Hall

Driving Directions

For parking near Williamson Hall, we suggest the following:
 

Walking Directions

To walk to Williamson Hall (231 Pillsbury Drive SE Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the 4th Street Ramp, walk southwest on S.E. 17th Avenue toward S.E 4th Street. Take a right onto University Avenue S.E, walk approximately two blocks. Turn left onto Pleasant Street S.E. Williamson Hall will be on your left. Follow the sloping ramp to Williamson Hall (between Folwell Hall and Jones Hall) and proceed through the doors to the Admissions Welcome Center in 240 Williamson Hall. 

Transit Directions

To access Jones Hall while riding the Green Line in either direction, exit the train at the U of M East Bank Station. Walk one block west along Washington Avenue and turn right on Church Street S.E. Continue walking north on Church Street S.E. toward Pillsbury Drive S.E. Take a left onto Pillsbury Drive S.E and walk approximately one block. Turn right at the crosswalk; the door to Williamson Hall will be on your right.