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, 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday, 10AM–4:30PM

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, 7:45AM–7PM
Friday, 7:45AM–6PM

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, 9AM–4PM
Friday by appointment only

Contact

[email protected]


Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design (ALI) Main Offices

Location

Rapson Hall, Room 145

Public Hours

Monday–Friday, 7:45AM–4PM

Contact

612-624-7866
[email protected]


Department of Design Innovation (DESI) Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Retail and Consumer Studies, and Product Design Main Office

Location

McNeal Hall, Room 240

Summer Public Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8AM–2PM
Wednesday, Thursday: Office closed

Contact

612-624-9700
[email protected]


Computer Labs

Locations

Rapson Hall, Room 33, 35, & 37 (Rapson 37 is temporarily closed, please use Rapson 13 to laser print.)
McNeal Hall, Room 69

Hours

Monday–Thursday, 9AM–PM  
Friday, 9AM–5PM  
Saturdays, Noon–5PM
Sundays, 1–9PM

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

Mondays, 9AM–9PM
Tuesdays, 9AM–9PM
Wwednesdays, 9AM–9PM
Thursdays, 9AM–9PM
Fridays, 9AM–5PM
Saturdays, Noon–4PM (LASER LAB ONLY)
Sundays, 1–9PM
 

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

*In the event of staff illness, or other unexpected operations interruptions, we reserve the right to modify these hours as needed.*

McNeal Hall Hours

Mondays, 9AM–1PM
Tuesdays, 9–11AM
Wednesdays, 9AM–1PM
Thursdays, 9–11AM 

Contact

612-624-9093
[email protected]

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


Goldstein Museum of Design

Director's Office

McNeal Hall 364

Goldstein Gallery

McNeal Hall 241

Public Gallery Hours

Tuesday–Saturday, 10AM–4:30PM

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

1425 University Avenue

Public Hours

None, by appointment only


Kusske Design Initiative

Location

Northrop Auditorium, Room 110

Public Hours

None, by appointment only

Contact

[email protected]