CSOM Building Exterior - Spring 2020

Location & Facilities

Located in the heart of the vibrant Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Carlson School of Management offers a unique collegiate experience set against the backdrop of a major metropolitan area. Situated within walking distance of the University of Minnesota campus, our location provides easy access to a thriving business community and a diverse range of cultural and recreational amenities. From nationally renowned restaurants to picturesque parks and lakes, the Twin Cities offer something for everyone.

Carlson School of Management

The Carlson School of Management is located at:

321 Nineteenth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0438

Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall is connected to the Carlson School flagship building via skyway.

Current faculty, staff, and students will need their U Cards to enter a building during University Hours.  Current faculty, staff, and students should carry their U Card with them to ensure they have access when on campus.

University Hours (U Card Required)
Mon-Sun: 6:00am-10:00pm

Public Hours
None

The Carlson School of Management does not provide Public Hours, a U Card is needed to enter the building. Public Hours are not accessible to members of the general public. Visitors, contractors, and vendors, please get in touch with your department sponsor for access.

View Building Hours

The Carlson School is located on the University of Minnesota's West Bank Campus, at 321 Nineteenth Avenue South. A skyway connects the building to the 19th Avenue Parking Ramp. The 21st Avenue Parking Ramp is across the street to the southwest. There are also a number of nearby surface lots.
 

Parking Facilities


Directions

From Minneapolis
Go east on Washington Avenue, which crosses over 35W and becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The Nineteenth Avenue parking ramp entrance is on your right.

From the North
Take 35W south to University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE (Exit 18). Turn left onto University then right onto 10th Avenue SE. 10th Avenue turns into 19th Avenue S as you cross the river. Continue to Riverside. Turn right onto Riverside Ave. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the South
Take 35W North to the Third Street /U of M West Bank exit. Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right onto Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the East
Take 94 West to the Cedar Avenue exit. Turn right on Cedar Avenue and follow it to Third Street South. Turn right on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the West
Take 94 to the 35W North LEFT exit. On 35W, stay in the right lane and take the Third Street/U of M exit (#17C). Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right on Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

Carlson School Flagship Building

Click on a floor below to open map in new window:

  • Lower Level
    The lower level includes the Carlson private dining room, food court, and tunnel to Humphrey Institute.
  • First Floor
    The first floor includes street access and the 3M Auditorium.
  • Second Floor
    The second floor includes the Executive Education Center and the skyway to Hanson Hall.

Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall

  • Lower Level
    The lower level includes a student computer lab and an undergraduate student lounge.
  • First Floor
    The first floor includes street access.
  • Second Floor
    The second floor includes the Caribou Coffee with a roof deck patio and skyway to Carlson School flagship building.

 

The Carlson School of Management and Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall accessibility features include:

  • Accessible elevators
  • Adapted restrooms
  • Lactation spaces
  • All-gender restrooms
  • Room for reflection, wellness, meditation

For urgent Facilities Services requests (i.e. an inoperable elevator), please call: 612-624-2900


The Carlson School of Management is housed in two state-of-the-art buildings on the picturesque University of Minnesota campus. The Carlson School building and adjoining Hanson Hall were built to support collaboration and engagement.

  • Classrooms equipped with the latest communication technologies
  • Breakout rooms designated for student group meetings
  • 180-seat lecture hall and 250-seat auditorium
  • Interview rooms for on-site recruiting
  • In-house Caribou Coffee
  • Experiential learning laboratories
  • Student lounges
  • Computer lab dedicated to Carlson School students
  • Maroon Lounge which includes, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Hub, and take what you need closet
  • Carlson Business Career Center

Current faculty, staff, and students will need their U Cards to enter a building during University Hours.  Current faculty, staff, and students should carry their U Card with them to ensure they have access when on campus.

University Hours (U Card Required)
Mon-Sun: 6:00am-10:00pm

Public Hours
None

The Carlson School of Management does not provide Public Hours, a U Card is needed to enter the building. Public Hours are not accessible to members of the general public. Visitors, contractors, and vendors, please get in touch with your department sponsor for access.

View Building Hours

The Carlson School is located on the University of Minnesota's West Bank Campus, at 321 Nineteenth Avenue South. A skyway connects the building to the 19th Avenue Parking Ramp. The 21st Avenue Parking Ramp is across the street to the southwest. There are also a number of nearby surface lots.
 

Parking Facilities


Directions

From Minneapolis
Go east on Washington Avenue, which crosses over 35W and becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The Nineteenth Avenue parking ramp entrance is on your right.

From the North
Take 35W south to University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE (Exit 18). Turn left onto University then right onto 10th Avenue SE. 10th Avenue turns into 19th Avenue S as you cross the river. Continue to Riverside. Turn right onto Riverside Ave. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the South
Take 35W North to the Third Street /U of M West Bank exit. Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right onto Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the East
Take 94 West to the Cedar Avenue exit. Turn right on Cedar Avenue and follow it to Third Street South. Turn right on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

From the West
Take 94 to the 35W North LEFT exit. On 35W, stay in the right lane and take the Third Street/U of M exit (#17C). Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right on Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.

Carlson School Flagship Building

Click on a floor below to open map in new window:

  • Lower Level
    The lower level includes the Carlson private dining room, food court, and tunnel to Humphrey Institute.
  • First Floor
    The first floor includes street access and the 3M Auditorium.
  • Second Floor
    The second floor includes the Executive Education Center and the skyway to Hanson Hall.

Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall

  • Lower Level
    The lower level includes a student computer lab and an undergraduate student lounge.
  • First Floor
    The first floor includes street access.
  • Second Floor
    The second floor includes the Caribou Coffee with a roof deck patio and skyway to Carlson School flagship building.

 

The Carlson School of Management and Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall accessibility features include:

  • Accessible elevators
  • Adapted restrooms
  • Lactation spaces
  • All-gender restrooms
  • Room for reflection, wellness, meditation

For urgent Facilities Services requests (i.e. an inoperable elevator), please call: 612-624-2900


The Carlson School of Management is housed in two state-of-the-art buildings on the picturesque University of Minnesota campus. The Carlson School building and adjoining Hanson Hall were built to support collaboration and engagement.

  • Classrooms equipped with the latest communication technologies
  • Breakout rooms designated for student group meetings
  • 180-seat lecture hall and 250-seat auditorium
  • Interview rooms for on-site recruiting
  • In-house Caribou Coffee
  • Experiential learning laboratories
  • Student lounges
  • Computer lab dedicated to Carlson School students
  • Maroon Lounge which includes, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion Hub, and take what you need closet
  • Carlson Business Career Center

Explore our Home in Minneapolis

The Carlson School is located in the heart of Minneapolis-St. Paul: a thriving business community and one of the nation's top-rated places to live, work, and play. Take a video tour of our community.