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Rates listed are for all University of Minnesota and non-profit groups. Please contact the Conference Center for business rates.

For audiovisual/technical support rates, visit technical support rates.

Space rates:

Cowles Auditorium
Size: 2,427 sq. ft.
Capacity: 250
Rate 0-4 hours: $325
Rate 4-8 hours: $405
Rate 8+ hours: $475
Includes: auditorium podium & microphone, auditorium LCD projector, 7 atrium tables, 42 atrium chairs

Atrium
Size: 5,500 sq. ft.
Capacity: 300 reception; 250 seated dining
The Atrium is included with Cowles Auditorium rental.

Stassen Room 170
Size: 573 sq. ft.
Capacity: 24
Rate 0-4 hours: $75
Rate 4-8 hours: $95
Rate 8+ hours: $110

Conference Room 180
Size: 1,754 sq. ft.
Capacity: 60
Rate 0-4 hours: $165
Rate 4-8 hours: $190
Rate 8+ hours: $210

Conference Room 184
Size: 874 sq. ft.
Capacity: 30
Rate 0-4 hours: $115
Rate 4-8 hours: $130
Rate 8+ hours: $145

Conference Room 186
Size: 480 sq. ft.
Capacity: 24
Rate 0-4 hours: $75
Rate 4-8 hours: $95
Rate 8+ hours: $110

Wilkins Room 215
Size: 973 sq. ft.
Capacity: 55
Rate 0-4 hours: $110
Rate 4-8 hours: $125
Rate 8+ hours: $140

Humphrey Forum
Size: 2,495 sq. ft.
Capacity: 50
Rate 0-4 hours: $125
Rate 4-8 hours: $200
Rate 8+ hours: $250

Additional fees for the atrium/auditorium:

• Atrium chair (after first 42): $2.50
• 60" round table (after first 7): $9
• 6' table with linen & skirting: $15
• 6' table without linen & skirting: $7
• Panel table with chairs: $15

The Conference Center owns additional equipment for your use. Arrangements for items not owned by the center can be made at an extra cost.

Conference Center staff are available to answer any of your questions. Contact Margaret Oltmans at 612-625-1806 or oltmans@umn.edu. Direct technical support questions to Gary Muellerleile at 612-626-3509 or muell004@umn.edu.