There continues to be a shortage of general purpose classrooms during the Tate Lab of Physics and Mechanical Engineering renovations through summer 2017. Per vice provost and dean of undergraduate education, Robert McMaster’s November 18, 2014 memo, we will continue to require all departments to make adjustments to their class schedules through summer 2017 to accommodate this space shortage.
We currently have reached capacity for classroom space between 9:45 a.m.- 2:15 p.m. for fall 2016. Do not add new classes during these times unless you have departmental space for it to meet in.
If you need to add a large class (anything with an enrollment cap of 70 or greater), you must contact OCM Scheduling to confirm that a room is available prior to opening it for enrollment. We cannot guarantee a general purpose classroom at every time period.
Check the Class Schedule to view current fall 2016 general purpose classroom assignments. Many departments will notice that placement is spanning both East Bank and West Bank. If a class is not assigned a room, that means that we are still looking for a general purpose classroom for your class. If you have a departmental space for the class to meet in, please email ocmsched@umn.edu to assist with assigning the class to the space. We appreciate your partnership in dealing with the space shortage.
Remember: All room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of fall semester. Room assignments are not guaranteed. Changes will continued to be made to the Class Schedule throughout the spring and summer months as departments make adjustments to classes. We will likely need to re-examine room assignments once enrollments are stabilized so we can adjust for actual enrollments rather than projected enrollments.
You can find additional resources for scheduling classes on the OCM Website.
