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The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is the newest campus of the University of Minnesota system having been formally established in December 2006. With over 35 academic programs available in Rochester, UMR provides graduate and undergraduate degrees, conducts research, and pursues outreach services focusing in the areas of health sciences and biotechnology while continuing its commitment to offer high quality academic programming in business, education, graphic design, public health, and social work.
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History of UMR
Click here for information about the Rochester Higher Education Committee.
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Overview
The University of Minnesota is expanding its three-fold mission
in Rochester:
- Teaching and learning
- Research and discovery
- Outreach and service
This commitment will result in expanded programming and responding
to the specific needs of the greater Rochester area. The University
of Minnesota provides leadership and coordination of undergraduate and graduate programs in Rochester. The
University of Minnesota has been
providing quality higher education opportunities in Rochester since
1966.
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is located at University Square in downtown Rochester,
Minnesota.
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Programs
In Rochester, the University of Minnesota offers doctoral, master's,
and baccalaureate programs, in addition
to several certificate and licensure programs. Credit courses that
fulfill degree requirements, provide professional updating, and
respond to personal interests are offered as well. UMR also offers noncredit courses
for continuing and professional development.
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UMR
Office Hours
Monday - Friday ............... 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Student Services
UMR Student Services is located on the 1st floor of University Square. Office hours are:
Monday - Thursday ........... 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday .............................. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
BSN Office
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program office is located on the 3rd floor of University Square. Office
hours are:
Monday - Friday ................ 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Holiday Calendar
UMR follows the U of M Twin Cities campus holiday schedule. All
UMR offices are closed on the following dates:
| 2008 |
| Tuesday, January 1 |
New Year's Day Holiday |
| Monday, January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
| Friday, March 21 |
Floating Holiday |
| Monday, May 26 |
Memorial Day |
| Friday, July 4 |
Independence Day |
| Monday, September 1 |
Labor Day |
| Thursday, November 27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Friday, November 28 |
Floating Holiday |
| Thursday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Friday, December 26 |
Floating Holiday |
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Parking
Full-Time Day Students
A discounted "Flex Parking Lease" is available to students enrolled in 6+ weekday credits at a rate of $30 per month. Students may purchase a parking card ($30 activation fee) for the roof level of the Civic Center Parking Ramp and will be billed directly from Republic Parking (not the University). Proof of enrollment will be required to purchase and activate the card; cards may be deactivated at the student’s request. Contact Republic Parking at 507-282-4545 or email rpsystem@quest.net.
Flex parking includes some restricted days during the year when students will need to find alternate parking places (such as Park and Ride Lots, etc.). Full details are available by contacting Republic Parking. Lease holders will be notified of such dates at least two days in advance.
Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Students
Evening and weekend students are encouraged to use the First Street Ramp (by the Radisson) as it is the most likely to have available spaces and the security escort team will be most efficient if students are located in the same ramp.
First-hour free parking is provided at the following parking ramps:
- Center Street
- Civic Center
- First Street
- Second Street
Free parking is also provided at all meters and municipal parking ramps evenings after 5:01 p.m.; and on weekends from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. for meters, and 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. in the parking ramps. Ramp parking is charged by 30-minute increments, beginning with 1 minute to ninety minutes over the first free hour of parking (the charge for this time is $1.50).
Example: You enter the ramp at 3:45 p.m. for a class that ends at 8:00 p.m. Your parking is free from 5:01 p.m. until you leave the ramp at 8:15 p.m. Your parking is free from 4:01 p.m. to 5:01 p.m. because first hour is free. Your parking from 3:45 p.m. until 4:01 p.m. is charged to you upon leaving the ramp - cost is $1.50 because it falls into the first period of time charge.
Other Parking Information
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First-hour free parking is provided at the following parking ramps: Center Street, Civic Center, First Street, and Second Street.
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Overnight parking (past 2:30 a.m.) in the parking ramps will incur an overnight charge: $10.00 at all municipal ramps (except the Center Street Ramp which is $12.00). Parking at meters is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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Disabled parking: Any daytime/monthly parking lease student needing special parking access due to a disability should contact Kendra Weber, UMR Student Services at (507) 280-2831 or weber362@umn.edu. Evening/weekend students with a disabled parking permit may use the appropriate parking spaces in any ramp/lot.
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Parking validation may be offered for prospective students and/or their parents and other guests of the University.
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Bike racks are available in parking ramps, generally near the cashier booth and on the west side of the ramp (near Michael’s) in the Center Street Ramp. When construction is completed on the Peace Plaza, bike racks will be re-installed outside of University Square.
- Parking Map
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Bus Information
Rochester City Lines is a private business serving Rochester and surrounding communities. Rochester City Lines 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. For more information on bus options, visit http://www.rochesterbus.com.
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