The University District is a premier destination for music, arts, theater, performance, cultural and collegiate athletic events, excellent health care —a place all Minnesotans want to gather. It is rich in international and cultural diversity.  Walking, biking and other transit options add to its unique identity and sense of place.

The City of Minneapolis neighborhoods making up the University District are Marcy-Holmes, SE Como, Prospect Park and West Bank Cedar Riverside. The business associations are Dinkytown Business Association, South East Business Association, Stadium Village Commercial Association, and West Bank Business Association. The institutions are Augsburg College and the Univeristy of Minnesota.