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, partitions at registration desks, and have required six foot socially distanced seating in all meeting spaces. We are also following the guidelines put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health's #StaySafeMN guidelines.
- The Continuing Education and Conference Center will be on limited operations through August 23, 2021. Scheduled events (courses, conferences, etc) will go on as planned. However, we will not be taking any requests for proposals, nor returning phone calls or emails during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and wish you a happy and healthy summer.
- Capacity: Meeting rooms for seating from 5 to 60, maintaining social distancing guidelines. Maximum of a total of 180 occupants
- Dining: Limited dining options; please call 612-624-3275 for details
- Location: Convenient Saint Paul campus location
- Service: Planning and technical support
- Parking: Two nearby lots
- Accommodations: Through the Roseville Visitor's Association
Are you being asked to do more with less money? This Saint Paul campus meeting facility and conference center offers you four meeting rooms (that can be divided into smaller spaces) with numerous setup options and a full range of dining choices—all for a low per-person fee. Additionally, we'll help you plan and manage everything from setting up meeting rooms and rental agreements to meal planning and hotel arrangements.
Pricing for Packages
Select from two package options and different day breakdowns within each option described below. Need a customized package? Please let us know.
Room Meeting Packages
The Room Meeting Package includes a general session room with podium and microphone, LCD projector use, flip paper, markers, tape and one Ethernet line.
| Room Meeting Package | Pricing | U of M Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day (8 a.m.−5 p.m. or 6–10 p.m.) | $18.00 per person | $16.00 per person |
Dining Room Rental
Available 7:30–9:30 a.m. and 3:30–10:00 p.m. (audio-visual equipment may be rented à la carte)
Courtyard: $500
Food Service Packages
Please contact us to discuss current food service options at 612-624-3275.
Technology
The conference center offers advanced technology services and ongoing technical support to meet your connectivity needs.
Computer Technology Services to Support Your Event
Are you planning a large conference with multiple breakout sessions and presenters? To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we can arrange for:
- speaker laptop connections
- projection setup
- presenters to email data files to our staff
Wireless Internet Service
The Center offers free wireless at a speed sufficient for accessing email and the web.
How to log in to free U of M wireless:
- Select "UofM Guest" from the Wi-Fi network options
- Launch internet browser
- Agree to the Terms of Use
Room Capacities
Seating options currently limited to classroom setup in order to support current social distancing requirements.
Upper Level
|
Room Number |
Classroom |
|---|---|
|
60 |
|
|
135AC/BD |
30 |
|
135A/B/C/D |
12 |
|
18 |
|
|
155A/B |
6 |
|
9 |
|
|
156A/B |
4 |
|
36 |
|
|
166A/B |
18 |
Lower Level
|
Room Number |
Classroom |
|---|---|
|
32 |
12 |
|
42 |
22 |
|
42A/B |
9 |
|
52 |
9 |
|
55 |
6 |
|
62 |
12 |
|
77 |
6 |
|
83 |
17 |
Dining Room/Meeting Room
|
Room |
Maximum Capacity |
|---|---|
|
45 |
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
