Contact Us

Stepping stones outside of Rapson Hall

The College of Design has a number of offices and spaces each with its own public and by-appointment hours. Due to the flexibility in staff and faculty schedules, not all staff and faculty will be available during public hours in any given space, so please plan and communicate ahead of time as appropriate. If you would like to meet with an employee, it’s highly encouraged that you reach out to them via email in order to schedule an appointment.

The College of Design will be closed on December 22, 25, 26, and January 1.

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 Deans Offices, Advancement, Alumni, Finance, HR, Payroll, Communications, and IT

Location
Rapson Hall, Room 101

Public hours
None, by appointment only


College of Design Student Services

Locations
Rapson Hall, Room 107
McNeal Hall, Room 12

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

*Winter break hours: Offices will be closed on December 25–January 1 and staff will be available virtually.

Contact
[email protected]


Architecture, Landscape Architecture, & Interior Design Main Offices

Location
Rapson Hall, Room 145

Public hours
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Contact
612-624-7866
[email protected]


Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Retail Merchandising, & Product Design Main Office

Location
McNeal Hall, Room 240

Public hours
Monday–Friday, 7:45 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
Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM
Sunday, 1:00–9:00 PM

Contact
[email protected]


Fabrication Shops

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

McNeal Hall Hours
Monday–Thursday, 2:00–4:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Rapson Hall Hours 
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturdays, LASER LAB ONLY 12:00–3:00 PM
Sunday, 1:00–9:00 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

Location
McNeal Hall, Room 346

Public gallery hours
Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

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