Section 1: Introduction & General Information

1.1 – Introduction

Like most urban schools, the University of St. Thomas (UST) has an ongoing concern with parking. More than two thirds of our students, faculty and staff commute to the university.

Because of the complexity of parking on more than 20 surface lots and two underground parking ramps on the St. Paul campus, procedures and regulations have been established to help provide fair and equitable parking. Likewise, there is also the complexity of parking on the Minneapolis campus, which includes parking on the one university owned surface lot and the contracted spaces the university holds at the City of Minneapolis owned ramp at 11^th Street & Harmon Place.

To assist in understanding the topic of parking and transportation at UST, this brochure reviews parking and alternative transportation options, as well as all policies, procedures and regulations. All regulations contained within this brochure are subject to change at any time, without notice, as new parking issues may arise throughout the year.  Every effort will be made to update this brochure and notify the community of any changes.  The information in this guide can also be found online at: www.stthomas.edu/psps.

1.2 – Parking at Your Own Risk

While surveillance cameras have been installed on campus, the university assumes no responsibility for care of, damage to, and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated or parked on campus.  All vehicles should be locked when left unattended and valuables should be removed.

1.3 – Observing Rules

Bringing a vehicle on campus is a privilege and not a right.  Parking and driving at UST are permitted in accordance with the regulations and information contained within this brochure, which are designed to maximize the use of parking space and assist in maintaining lots.  Everyone operating a vehicle on campus should observe all city and university traffic and parking regulations at all times.  Vehicle operators must drive safely, giving pedestrians the right of way at all times.  

1.4 – Right to Ticket, Tow and Immobilize

The University of St. Thomas reserves the right to ticket, immobilize, and/or tow any vehicle in violation of established parking regulations at the owner’s expense, including the right to collect any fines or fees associated with the ticketing, immobilizing and/or towing of a vehicle.  In addition, persistent violators may have their parking privileges revoked.  See Section 6 on Enforcement & Penalties for more information on immobilizing and towing of vehicles

1.5 – Directions to Parking Services Office

The Parking Services office is located at the 2119 Grand Avenue building on the corner of Grand Avenue & Finn St.  General hours of operation are 8am – 4:30pm with extended hours during the first few weeks of each semester to sell parking permits.

To better serve the campus community outside of Parking Services business hours, Public Safety also has offices on each campus, one located on the 1^st floor of Morrison Hall on the St. Paul Campus and the other located on the 2^nd floor of Opus Hall at the Minneapolis Campus.  The Public Safety offices are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with parking and transportation issues outside of Parking Services business hours, as well as all other Public Safety matters.