Computer Labs

Students working on computers in a lab

The College of Design has multiple computer labs and classrooms in both Rapson Hall on the Minneapolis campus and McNeal Hall on the St. Paul campus. Our computer labs give students access to high-quality printing/plotting services, flatbed scanners, and specialized printing. The Rapson Hall location offers plotting, laser printing, and flatbed scanning. The McNeal Hall location offers plotting, photo and transparency printing, textile plotting, and flatbed scanning.

Hours & Locations

McNeal Hall Lab, Room 69

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

Rapson Hall Lab, Room 71

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

While computer labs are available for use 24/7 to design students during the semester, printing in our labs is only available during the hours listed above.

Purchase Rhinoceros

Are you looking to purchase Rhino? You can purchase a license or ask us a question using the CDES Rhino Request Form. The cost is $72, and we can only accept GopherGold.

Policies

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Computer Lab Usage

The College of Design's computer labs are shared spaces to be used responsibly. All lab users are expected to read, understand and comply with the Computer Lab Usage Policy.

Lab Software Change

College departments or instructors may request new software or software upgrades for the computer labs. The Software Change Policy outlines collegiate policy as it pertains to these requests.