Getting to Campus

Directions to Parking Ramp & the Office of Admissions

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From the NORTH on 35W:

Drive south on 35W to University Avenue S.E. exit (#18). At the second traffic signal, turn left (east) onto University Avenue and drive eight blocks to 17th Avenue S.E. Turn left (north) onto 17th Avenue, go one block north, and the Fourth Street Parking Ramp will be on your left.

From the EAST on I-94:

Drive west on I-94 to the Huron Blvd. exit (#235B). Follow Huron Blvd. for three blocks and proceed to the West University Ave. S.E. lane. Turn left onto University Avenue S.E. Turn right on Oak Street S.E. Continue straight through the stoplight to enter onto Fourth Street. Continue straight on Fourth Street, passing Mariucci and Ridder Arenas. Turn right on 17th Avenue, and the Fourth Street Ramp will be on your immediate left.

From the SOUTH on 35W:

Drive north on 35W to the University Avenue S.E. exit (#18). Turn right (east) onto University Avenue and drive seven blocks to 17th Avenue S.E. Turn left (north) onto 17th Avenue, go one block north, and the Fourth Street Parking Ramp will be on your left.

From the WEST on I-94:

Drive east on I-94 to the Huron Blvd. exit (#235B). Follow Huron Blvd. for three blocks and proceed to the West University Ave. S.E. lane. Turn left onto University Avenue S.E. Turn right on Oak Street S.E. Continue straight through the stoplight to enter onto Fourth Street. Continue straight on Fourth Street, passing Mariucci and Ridder Arenas. Turn right on 17th Avenue, and the Fourth Street Ramp will be on your immediate left.

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Buses

Light Rail

The U of M is conveniently located on the light rail line, which makes for an easy commute. To learn more about the light rail lines see:

  • The Metro Blue Line: Travels between The Mall of America, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Target Field
  • The Metro Green Line: Links downtown Minneapolis, The University of Minnesota, and downtown St. Paul.

There are three stops at the University of Minnesota on the Metro Green Line

  • West Bank
  • East Bank
  • Stadium Village

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From the Fourth Street Parking Ramp to the Freshman Admissions Welcome Center

From the Fourth Street Parking Ramp to the Office of Admissions: Proceed west from the ramp on Fourth Street S.E. to 15th Ave. S.E., then take a left and go one block south on 15th Avenue to University Avenue S.E. (from there you will see the University of Minnesota signs). Cross University Ave. at the light and continue south (on campus, 15th Ave. becomes Pleasant Street).

The Freshman Admissions Welcome Center is in Jones Hall, the third building on your left. Enter the building and proceed to the top floor (room 200). Stairs are near the west entrance (directly in front of the building) and the elevator is near the east entrance (the back entrance of the building).

From the Fourth Street Parking Ramp to the Transfer and International Admissions Welcome Center

From the Fourth Street Parking Ramp to the Office of Admissions: Proceed west from the ramp on Fourth Street S.E. to 15th Ave. S.E., then take a left and go one block south on 15th Avenue to University Avenue S.E. (from there you will see the University of Minnesota signs). Cross University Ave. at the light and continue south (on campus, 15th Ave. becomes Pleasant Street).

The Transfer and International Admissions Welcome Center is in Williamson Hall, the underground concrete building on your left, just past Folwell Hall. Simply follow the ramp down into the building, and you will find the Office of Admissions (room 240) to your left on the main floor.