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A convenient place to park since 1967!

Connected to our building, the Memorial Union parking ramp is located on the south side adjacent to Lincoln Way. There is another entrance located on the north side along Union Drive. The clearance for the parking ramp is 7 feet. If you have any questions regarding parking, please don't hesitate to reach out to our parking desk assistant at 515-294-9635.

For special requests, please contact muparking@iastate.edu

 

Apply for a parking permit

10 - 30 minutes - $1.75

31 minutes - 1 hour - $2.75

Each Additional Hour +$2.25
Maximum daily parking fee (24 hours): $20.00

Lost ticket - $50.00
Illegal exit fee - $160.00

MU Parking Ramp Permits include annual, summer, winter, spring and fall permits. 

Rates:

Summer Permits: Valid 5/19/2025 to 8/10/2025 - $251 

Fall Permits: Valid 8/18/2025 - 12/20/2025 - $304

Annual Permits: Valid 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 - $700 SOLD OUT

 

Memorial Union Parking Passes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a current permit holder, you must submit a request every year. No refunds will be issued for purchased permits.

 

If you are interested in a parking permit, please submit an application. There is an initial card fee of $10. MU parking permit holders must now renew both their parking application and payroll deduction form every year by July 1. The monthly payroll deduction amount will be $58.33/month effective July 1, 2025. Lost/Replacement Permit cards will incur a $20 replacement fee.

The Memorial Union utilizes a convenient payment system with pay stations located throughout the building. Visitors may also pay as they are leaving the ramp via the pay station located at the exit. We accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover.