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. The labs offer hardware capable of handling graphics-intensive design work and specialized design software.

The College of Design computer labs provide students with access to high quality printing/plotting services, flatbed scanners and specialized printing (textile and transparency film).  The Rapson 71 lab offers plotting, laser printing and flatbed scanning.  McNeal 69 offers plotting, photo and transparency printing, textile plotting and flatbed scanning. For more information click on the “Services” tab.

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, Rooms 33 & 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

Purchase Rhinoceros

Looking to purchase Rhino? Contact Sarah Gleason. 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.