Frequently Asked Questions - Conference Center

• The Humphrey School is located at 301 19th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55455
• The Humphrey School Conference Center phone number is 612-625-6598
• Rental Office Building Hours (U card Required)
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed (contact HHHCC for availability)
  • Sunday: Closed (contact HHHCC for availability)

• The Humphrey School offers an open catering policy. With few exceptions, clients can use any licensed caterer they choose. If your caterer is not familiar with the Humphrey School, we are happy to have them contact us directly with any questions.
• Clients must comply with all Food Safety Policies at the University, including obtaining necessary permits (see permits section).
• Clients must be on-site to meet their caterer, the Conference Center is not able to sign for any catering or deliveries.
• Catering equipment should be loaded in and out on the same day as the event unless previous arrangements are made. Caterers will have access to the space during the event “Reservation” time listed on the event confirmation.
• Clients are responsible for ensuring all waste is in bins provided. Contact the Conference Center beforehand if you have a large number of guests or are serving boxed lunches, so appropriate receptacles can be provided.
• Contact [email protected] for a list of catering vendors familiar with our space.

• The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp is located across the street from the Humphrey School. The 21st Avenue Parking Ramp is one block away. Surface lots and meters are also available nearby. 
• This is a map of all Parking on the West Bank.
• Parking vouchers can be purchased directly through UMN Parking and Transportation Services, or through the Conference Center for a small fee.
• The Humphrey Conference Center is 180 steps from the West Bank Light Rail station on the Metro Transit Green Line.
• University Campus Buses.
• Metro Transit also has a number of busses that stop on the West Bank, including 2, 3, 7, 22, 111, 113, 114, 118, 252, 272, 355, 465, 475, 490, 579, 652, 695, 698, 774, 789, 795.
• Interactive Map of the Minneapolis West Bank area (includes public transporation, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

All permits must be completed by client and submitted to the Conference Center as necessary.

• Food Permit (PDF)
  • Form # UM 1863 in the University Forms Library
  • Submit to: University Health and Safety: [email protected] 
  • UMN Food Safety Policies
  • UMN Food Policy FAQ
• Alcohol Permits on Campus
  • University Organization Alcohol Permit Application (PDF)
    • Form # UM 23 in the University Forms Library
      • Submit application to: Office of Risk Management, [email protected] and completed form to Conference Center Staff [email protected] prior to event.
  •  Non-University Organization Alcohol Permit Application (PDF)
    • Form # UM 1784 in the University Forms Library
      • Submit application to: Office of Risk Management, [email protected] and completed form to Conference Center Staff [email protected] prior to event.
• Sales Permit (.docx)
  • Bring completed sales permits for all vendors with you on the day of event.
• Performance Agreement (.docx) - for use by University clients that are hiring a live performers.
  • Form # OGC=SC514 in the University Forms Library
• Speaker Agreement (.docx) - for use by University clients that are hiring speakers.
  • Form # OGC=SC510 in the University Forms Library
• Public Performance License
  • The Humphrey School Conference Center is public. If you are planning on showing a film that has been copyrighted, it is illegal for you to show it without first obtaining a public performance license.The Federal Copyright Act governs how copyrighted material such as movies may be used. Please contact the Events and Conferences Office at 612-624-8145 for information on obtaining a public performance license.
• Facilities use Agreement ( For External organizations only)
  • The Humphrey Conference Center will reach out to you with instructions if applicable.

• Lactation Room
  • The Humphrey School has a lactation space in room 217. This room is also listed on the University’s roster of lactation spaces found here. The Lactation Room is key-code protected, cards with access information are available from the Conference Center office during all events. 
• Gender Neutral Restrooms
  • The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life has partnered with the Transgender Commission and Facilities Management to create Gender Neutral Restrooms across the University of Minnesota. The majority of these restrooms are single-stall and wheelchair accessible. Information about Gender Neutral Restrooms and a map showing restroom locations across campus is available at http://gsc.umn.edu/resources/all-gender-restroom-map. The nearest Gender Neutral Restrooms to the Humphrey School are located in Heller Hall, floors 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 12. Event specific Gender Neutral Restrooms can be created upon request.
• Drinking Fountains
  • Drinking fountains with water bottle fillers are located outside the restroom on each floor of the Humphrey School.
• AED
  • Two AEDs are available in the Conference Center. One is located on the first floor Atrium, outside of room 130. The second is on the third floor, outside of the Anthropology department.
• Linen
  • Please note that the Humphrey School Conference Center does not provide linens free of charge, except for stage linen in the Auditorium upon request. We are happy to coordinate linen rental for you for an additional cost.
    • Round tables measure 60” across (typically using 90-120” round linen)
    • All of our rectangle banquet tables are 6 feet (85” square linen)
• Wifi 
  • The Humphrey Conference Center offers free wifi with speeds significant enough to access email and web pages.
  • Upgraded wifi logins are available for $5 per login.
  • Eduroam wifi is available to those with existing logins.