Designated Parking Areas

Parking locations are detailed on the UM-Flint campus map.

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Retirees – All valid university parking permit holders may park in any university-owned parking area excluding the Northbank Center Ramp; Blue Parking Area (UPAV Ramp); Riverfront Building Ramp; Lot P (WSW); and specifically designated spaces for handicap parking, service vehicle/restricted parking, etc.

Mcard access is required for parking in the Northbank Center Ramp and the Riverfront Building Ramp. A Blue Parking permit is required to park in designated Blue Parking spaces in the University Pavilion (UPAV) Ramp.

Recreation Center Members – Mill Street Parking Ramp. Members may also park in Lot A before 8 a.m., after 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and anytime Friday-Sunday. Day Pass users must acquire a Visitor Parking Pass and should park in the Mill Street Ramp. More Information

Handicap Parking – Spaces are designated for all parking lots and structures. A valid UM-Flint Parking Permit and a State of Michigan Handicap Parking Permit are required. 

Electric Vehicle Parking – Charging stations are available for use Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
and require a valid UM-Flint parking permit and a UM-Flint Electric Vehicle parking permit.
Permits can be obtained through the DPS Administrative Office.

Service Vehicles – Spaces designated in all parking lots and structures for limited durations. A valid Service Vehicle Permit is required. Parking in excess of one-half hour is discouraged. If circumstances arise that require parking in a Service Vehicle space for an extended period of time, please notify DPS at 810-762-3333.

Visitor Parking – Visitor Parking Permits can be provided to those planning to attend specific meetings or events. Please contact the host department to receive a Visitor Parking Permit.

Temporary metered parking is available in Lot P at the William S. White Building and the Northbank Center Parking Ramp is available as a paid option ($5.00 per entry; cash/credit accepted). Additional paid options are available within the City of Flint.

Open Parking – Open Parking allows anyone with a valid university permit to park in any university-owned parking area excluding the Northbank Center Ramp; Blue Parking Area (UPAV Ramp); Riverfront Building Ramp; Lot P (WSW); and specifically designated spaces for handicap parking, service vehicle/restricted parking, etc.

Open Parking will be in effect for the 2024-25 academic year