Contact Us

The external landscape outside of Rapson.

The College of Design has several offices and spaces, each with public and by-appointment hours. Due to the flexibility in staff and faculty schedules, it’s highly encouraged that you reach out via email to schedule an appointment if you want to meet with a faculty or staff member.

College of Design Space Schedules

McNeal Hall

Public Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

McNeal Hall is locked outside of these hours but is accessible 24/7 to all University staff, faculty, and students by using their U Card.


Rapson Hall

Public Hours
Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–7:00 PM
Friday, 7:45 AM–6:00 PM

Rapson Hall is locked outside of these hours but is accessible 24/7 to all University staff, faculty, and students by using their U Card.


College of Design Administration

Includes the Office of the Dean, Advancement, Alumni Relations, Finance, HR, Payroll, Communications, & IT

Location
Rapson Hall, Room 65 & 101
McNeal Hall, Room 12 & 18

Public Hours
None, by appointment only


College of Design Student Services

Locations
Rapson Hall, Room 107
McNeal Hall, Room 32

Public Hours
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday by appointment only

Contact
[email protected]


Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design Main Offices

Location
Rapson Hall, Room 145

Public Hours
Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:00 PM

Contact
612-624-7866
[email protected]


Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Retail and Consumer Studies, and Product Design Main Office

Location
McNeal Hall, Room 240

Summer Public Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Contact
612-624-9700
[email protected]


Computer Labs

Locations
Rapson Hall, Room 33 & 71
McNeal Hall, Room 69

Hours 
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM  
Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM  
Saturdays, 12:00–5:00 PM
Sundays, 1:00–9:00 PM

Contact
[email protected]

While computer labs are available 24/7 to design students during the semester, attendant-based printing in our labs is only available during the abovementioned hours.


Fabrication Shops

Locations
Rapson Hall, Rooms 127, 129, & 139
McNeal Hall, Room 334A & B

Rapson Hall Hours
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM  
Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM  
Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM (LASER LAB ONLY)
Sundays, 1:00–9:00 PM

NOTE: Clean up begins 15 minutes before closing. Students must be done using tools at this time.  

McNeal Hall Hours
Monday, 2:00–5:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:00–5:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Contact
612-624-9093
[email protected]

Please note, the Fabrication Shops are only open to individuals using them for academic work in design courses.


Imaging Labs

Locations
Rapson Hall, Room 125
McNeal Hall, Room 244 (open by appointment only)

Rapson Hall Hours
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM
Sunday, 1:00–9:00 PM


Goldstein Museum of Design

Director's Office
McNeal Hall 364

Goldstein Gallery
McNeal Hall 241

Public Gallery Hours
Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

GMD Research Center
McNeal Hall 333
By appointment only

Contact
612-624-7434
[email protected]


Center for Sustainable Building Research

Location
1425 University Avenue SE, Suite 115

Public Hours
None, by appointment only

Contact
[email protected]


Minnesota Design Center

Location
Northrop Auditorium, Room 110

Public Hours
None, by appointment only