Driving Information:
Directions from the South: (Driving North on US-127)
- Take exit 139 on the left to merge onto US-127 BUS toward Mt. Pleasant
- Continue North on S. Mission St. for 3.1 miles
- Turn left onto E. Preston St.
- Take first right onto E. Campus Dr.
- Take first left into parking lot #12
Directions from the North: (Driving South on US-127)
- Take exit 144 and merge onto US-127 BUS
- Continue South on S. Mission St. for 2.6 miles
- Turn right onto E. Preston St.
- Take first right onto E. Campus Dr.
- Take first left into parking lot #12
Directions from the East (M-20)
- Turn left onto S. Mission St. for 1.5 miles
- Turn right onto E. Preston St.
- Take first right onto E. Campus Dr.
- Take first left into parking lot #12
Directions from the West (M-20)
- Turn right onto S. Mission St. for .5 miles
- Turn right onto E. Preston St.
- Take first right onto E. Campus Dr.
- Take first left into parking lot #12
Parking Information:
Visitors who have contacted the Admissions office will receive a parking pass in the mail prior to their visit. If you have not received a parking pass, you will need to contact the CMU Police Department in order to register your vehicle and obtain a parking pass on the day of your visit. Click to visit the CMU Police website (the site will open in a new window).

- Parking permit requirements are in effect Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the calendar year unless otherwise posted.
- CMU parking meters require money to be deposited Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for university-recognized holidays.
- Parking is prohibited in all CMU parking lots between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., seven days a week except for resident lots. University parking permits must be displayed by 7:00 a.m. on the first day of regular classes for each semester or summer session. Non-resident lots include all faculty/staff lots, commuter lots, metered lots, and visitor lots unless an overnight visitor permit has been issued for that location.
- Visitor permits may be obtained for guests at any time at the CMU Police Department.