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If you wish to be able to drive right away when you come to the U.S., it would be a good idea to get an International Driver's License before you leave your home country. An International License cannot be obtained once you arrive here, and may be used only temporarily until you go get your Minnesota license, within 10 days after arriving.

To obtain a Minnesota Driver's License you must take both written and driving tests. To find out when the timed tests are offered, call the Driver and Vehicle Licenses Office in Roseville (2701 N Lexington Ave) at 651-490-2294. You should obtain the Driver's License Manual from the Driver and Vehicle Licenses Office prior to taking the test and study it well. Some traffic laws here may vary from what you are accustomed to in other countries. When you go to take your written and driving tests, be sure to bring your passport, I-20, I-94, and UNW ID card with you.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DRIVE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE! THIS WILL GET YOU INTO SERIOUS TROUBLE.

A mini-bus service called the Roseville Area Circulator will make several regular stops at the Southeast residence (just off campus) throughout the day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) year around. This service stops at major malls/stores in the area. Check with the Student Center desk (ext. 5307) or on theROCK for the schedule.

A UNW campus van service (the Shuttle) is available to transport students around campus and within a short radius of the campus from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m. daily. The complete schedule of stops is available on the Rock (Not available during summer). There is no cost for this service.

The public transportation system in the Twin Cities is called the Metro Transit. It consists of a bus system serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs. To obtain information regarding detailed maps of specific routes, service times, major bus stops and fares call 612-373-3333, visit  www.metrotransit.org, or pick up maps at the student center front desk.

Metro Transit City Bus Fares

Prices for riding city buses are subject to change. Specific prices are listed on-line at www.metrotransit.org or when calling 612-373-3333for information. It is less expensive if you don't use cash and buy a SuperSaver card or special cheaper monthly passes. The peak fare times are weekdays from 6–9 a.m. and from 3:30–6:30 p.m.

Light Rail

Another option for faster travel is the Light Rail, a train that runs between downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Mall of America in Bloomington and is scheduled to run to downtown St. Paul as well in the next year. Scheduling and more information can be found at http://metrotransit.org/light-rail.aspx.