- The Continuing Education and Conference Center is no longer accepting new reservations.
All University of Minnesota faculty, staff, students, and visitors (including contractors, service providers, vendors, and suppliers) are required to wear an acceptable face mask that is properly fitted to cover the wearer’s nose and mouth, wrap under the chin, and not have any noticeable gaps at all times when in any enclosed or indoor space on University campuses and properties (please see the University's Face Covering Protocol for details).
For guest safety we have implemented additional cleaning and partitions at registration desks. We are also following the guidelines put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health's #StaySafeMN guidelines.
Room Capacities
Upper Level
|
Room Number |
Theater |
Classroom |
Modified Chevron |
U-Shape |
Spoke |
Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
392 |
240 |
240 |
45 |
180 |
240 |
|
|
135AC/BD |
196 |
120 |
120 |
42 |
84 |
120 |
|
135A/B/C/D |
70 |
48 |
48 |
21 |
36 |
60 |
|
112 |
72 |
72 |
30 |
48 |
72 |
|
|
155A/B |
42 |
24 |
24 |
15 |
24 |
36 |
|
54 |
36 |
NA |
24 |
24 |
36 |
|
|
156A/B |
24 |
18 |
NA |
12 |
12 |
18 |
|
54 |
36 |
NA |
21 |
24 |
36 |
|
|
166A/B |
24 |
18 |
NA |
9 |
12 |
18 |
Lower Level
|
Room Number |
Theater |
Classroom |
Chevron |
Modified Chevron |
U-Shape |
Spoke |
Room Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NA |
48 |
36 |
48 |
24 |
42 |
32 |
|
|
NA |
72/90* |
54 |
72/90* |
39 |
72 |
65 |
|
|
NA |
36 |
NA |
36 |
24 |
30 |
30 |
|
|
NA |
36 |
36 |
NA |
24 |
24 |
22 |
|
|
NA |
24 |
NA |
NA |
15 |
18 |
5 |
|
|
NA |
48 |
36 |
48 |
24 |
42 |
32 |
|
|
NA |
24 |
18 |
NA |
15 |
18 |
20 |
|
|
83** |
NA |
102 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
50 |
|
Lower Level |
|
|
|
|
|
|
130 |
* Maximum seating for this type of setup is dependent on direction room faces.
Dining Room/Meeting Room
|
Room |
Maximum Capacity |
|---|---|
|
264 |
|
|
Restaurant |
24 |
|
16 conference, 36 (9 four-tops) |
|
|
12 conference |
Download and print these convenient documents in PDF format: Room Capacities and Seating Options.
Floor Plans
Directions and Parking
1890 Buford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Driving Directions
From I-694 take 35W south to the Cleveland Avenue exit (Note: exit to the left). Follow Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Go east (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (right) on Gortner, and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area.
From I-35W take the Highway 36 exit and turn south on Cleveland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue. Go east (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (right) on Gortner, and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area.
From downtown Saint Paul: Go west on I-94 to Snelling Ave. Go north on Snelling Ave. to Larpenteur Avenue. Go west (left) on Larpenteur to Gortner, turn south (left) on Gortner, and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area.
From downtown Minneapolis: Go east on I-94 to MN-280, exit number 236. (Note: exit to the left.) Merge onto MN-280 north. Exit at Larpenteur Ave. Take Larpenteur east (right) to Gortner (third traffic light). Turn south (right) on Gortner and go to Buford Avenue. Turn east (left) on Buford Avenue to the parking area.
Public Transportation/Parking Information
Please see this Parking and Transportation Services page for all public transportation options.
Recommended lots and ramps include:
- Lot S104 − South of the conference center; follow Buford east one block to stop sign, S104 is to the right
- Lot S108 (not open June−August) − South of the conference center; follow Buford east one block to stop sign, S108 is directly ahead
- Gortner Ramp − West of CECC, across Gortner