Housing Amenities

Each guest is provided with a single bed, linens, towels, a desk, a chair, and closet space. Gender-specific shared bathrooms are found on each floor. Some buildings also include gender-neutral bathroom options.

Housekeeping and maintenance services are provided by building staff. Community kitchenettes and other common areas are available for guest use (note: cooking is prohibited in residence hall rooms).

Checks, Cards & Currency

University bookstores and food venues in Coffman Memorial Union and St. Paul Student Center accept Visa and MasterCard, traveler's checks, personal checks, and U.S. currency. University locations do not accept foreign currency. All returned checks will result in a fee.

Guest Services

Information Desk

Open 24 hours a day to provide assistance with event check-in, check-out, general campus information, or to direct guests to the Hospitality Specialists or other professional staff for more support.

Business Office

Each building's office is located near the Information Desk in the lobby. Billing, keys, room arrangements, and other administrative matters are handled there. Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Checking In/Out & Keys

Unless otherwise arranged, check-in is 1 pm and check-out is 12 pm. To check-in to your assigned residence hall, go to the main information desk in that hall.

Conference guests will be issued a Summer Conference Card that will allow them access to the residence hall main doors and the residential dining facility. Guests will also be issued individual room keys. Lost cards and keys will result in a replacement charge.

When checking out, all keys must be returned to the residence hall information desk. Failure to return keys will result in additional charges for the conference guest. It is the responsibility of the conference guest to remove all personal items from the room and leave the space as it was found upon arrival.

Parking

Conference guests who are utilizing overnight lodging may reserve parking spaces. Prior arrangements for reserved parking must be made through an event coordinator. Upon arrival, hang tags or key cards will be distributed to guests who have reserved parking spaces.

Conference guests without reserved parking may utilize public parking ramps and lots for a daily rate. Improperly parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed. Any fees and/or fines incurred are the responsibility of the conference guest.

Linens

Residential Dining

Conferences that make prior arrangements for meals in the residential dining facilities will have access to the facilities via their Summer Conference Cards. The Summer Conference Card is only valid for meals contracted by the conference, but guests may purchase additional meals with cash. Food is served in all-you-can-eat buffet style. Menus and serving hours differ for each residential dining facility.

Telephones

Mail & Messages

Vending, Ice & Laundry

Safety

The University of Minnesota makes personal safety a top priority. All guests are encouraged to keep their doors locked at all times and to not leave purses or luggage unattended. The University of Minnesota is not responsible for the theft or loss of money or personal belongings.

For the safety of all residents, guests may not allow unknown persons to enter the building and must accompany their guests at all times.

Residence hall main entrances and entrances to residential room areas are locked 24 hours a day. Access to these areas is granted via Summer Conference Cards. Emergency exit information is posted inside each room, and residence hall staff members are trained to assist guests in the event of an emergency.