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Campus closed starting Tuesday, April 20 at 4 p.m.

On-campus activities canceled:​ Due to the announcement of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, all on-campus activities at all Metro State locations are canceled. All university buildings, offices and labs are closed until further notice. Faculty will contact students about alternative class plans. Check your university email for updates.

Hours, Building Access, and Parking Information

Saint Paul Campus

Library and Learning Center

These hours only apply to building access. The Library's service hours may differ from these hours.

  • 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Check the current status of the Saint Paul Public Library Dayton's Bluff branch.

University Bookstore

  • 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Thursday
  • 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday

Extended hours for the end of Spring term and the beginning of Summer term will be effective April 26–May 14:

  • 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Thursday
  • 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday
  • 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Student Center

Open to students for internet access.
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday–Friday

Founders Hall, St. John's Hall, New Main, and Jason R. Carter Science Education Center

NOTE:
Friday, March 26, buildings will close at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, hours will be 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Regular Hours:

  • 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Use your Metropolitan State University ID card to access these buildings . Enter through the Library, New Main or Student Center. A Metropolitan State ID is not needed at other campus locations.

If you do not have a university-issued ID, you can request one by mail, email or in person.

Parking on the Saint Paul Campus

Parking Ramp, 400 Maria Avenue, Saint Paul

  • 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Metropolitan State University enforces all parking spaces with posted restrictions such as handicap accessible, maintenance only, 30-minute limit, and reserved spaces. We will also be enforcing improper parking such as parking in fire lanes, non-spaces, and taking up two or more spots. Security will be issuing citations accordingly.

Gateway Student Services

Info on changes to Gateway's hours and locations

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center, Brooklyn Park

  • 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Management Education Center (MEC), Minneapolis

  • 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday–Friday
  • 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

Hours may vary; check Minneapolis College's building hours for the most up-to-date information.

Midway Center, Saint Paul

Open to students for internet and computer access and computer usage.

  • 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday
  • 7 a.m.–10 p.m, Tuesday–Thursday
  • 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday

Dental Clinic, Maplewood

  • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday
  • Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday