Fall 2023 classroom scheduling in progress

CCS is currently closed for fall 2023 for the upcoming academic year. CCS will re-open on March 31, 2023 for emergent changes before registration begins on April 13, 2023.

Spring 2023 classroom assignments (1233)

Room assignments for spring 2023 (1233) are available on the Class Schedule. If you notice a class without a room assignment, please notify ocmsched@umn.edu.

• Remind instructors to verify their classroom assignment before the first class, as room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of the term.

Classroom usage during fall 2022 finals week

Final exam week for fall 2022 begins with a Study Day on Thursday, December 15. The last day of exams is Thursday, December 22. Official University final exam schedules are available online.

General purpose classroom hours will be extended on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 to meet the needs of students and faculty during finals week. Weekday hours remain unchanged and will follow standard operating hours during finals week.

During finals week, December 15-22, classroom and building hours will be adjusted as follows:

• Saturday, December 17 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 18 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• Saint Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall
• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.

After final exams week, we will return to our standard operating hours.

Note: Building hours may vary from standard classroom hours. Be sure to carry your U Card with you at all times. Most buildings will require your U Card for exterior building access.

Spring 2023 classroom assignments (1233)

Room assignments for spring 2023 (1233) are now available on the Class Schedule. We have less than 1% left to assign for spring 2023.

Please note the following:

• If you notice a class without a room assignment, please notify ocmsched@umn.edu.
• Remind instructors to verify their classroom assignment before the first class, as room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of the term.

Spring 2023 classroom assignments (1233)

Room assignments for spring 2023 (1233) are now available on the Class Schedule. We have less than 1% left to assign for Spring 2023.

Please note the following:

• If you notice a class without a room assignment, please notify ocmsched@umn.edu.
• If you need assistance adding a departmental space to a class, email ocmsched@umn.edu.
• Remind instructors to verify their classroom assignment before the first class, as room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of the term.

Spring 2023 classroom assignments

Room assignments for spring 2023 (1233) are still in progress. If a class does not need a general purpose classroom assignment and you have not yet been assigned a departmental space, please notify ocmsched@umn.edu. Please also let us know if you need assistance adding a departmental space.

We work to only find general purpose classrooms for classes that have a component type of LEC or DIS with a blank Facility ID in CCS. If the component type is LAB, FWK, IND, or ROT, we will not actively look for a classroom for your class. Additionally, if the Facility ID field is populated, we will not actively look for a classroom for your class. This includes being populated with a virtual space, such as:

• ROOM000TBA (room to be assigned) - the CCS scheduler will be adding a departmental or other room to a class section or meeting pattern.
• NORMREQD (No room required) - no room is required for the class section and/or meeting pattern.
• ONLINEONLY (online only) - the class section or meeting pattern of the class will be conducted completely online, so no classroom is needed.
• REMOTE (remote instruction) - the class section or meeting pattern of the class will be conducted remotely, so no classroom is needed.
• AHC000TBA (AHC room to be assigned) - no GPC is needed.
• LAB000TBA (lab section - room to be assigned) - no GPC is needed.
• NO000PRINT - the class section has the “schedule print” box unchecked.

All room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of the term. While this usually only affects a small number of classes, we encourage departments and instructors to verify their classroom assignment before the first class meeting.

Classroom phone retirement

All General Purpose Classrooms are planning to retire phones within the classrooms by January 2023. The Office of Classroom Management is following the University’s Communication Tools Modernization Program. For additional information, see Classroom phone retirement.

Classroom usage during fall 2021 finals week

General purpose classrooms (GPCs) are available to be used as student study space or to take exams during final exam week when not otherwise scheduled for an exam. This ensures all students have access to space during final exams. Minimal events and no construction will be scheduled during finals week.

Classroom hours during final exam week will be as follows:

• Weekday hours will remain unchanged.
• Saturday, 12/18 (Final Exam Date): All general purpose classrooms will be open 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
• Sunday, 12/19 (Study Day): All general purpose classrooms in weekend buildings will be open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Weekend buildings include:
• East Bank: Bruininks Hall, Folwell Hall, Keller Hall, Nicholson Hall, Rapson Hall
• West Bank: Blegen Hall, CSOM, Hanson Hall, Humphrey Center
• St. Paul: McNeal Hall, Peters Hall, Ruttan Hall

Spring 2022 classroom assignments

Room assignments for spring 2022 (1223) are still in progress. If a class does not need a general purpose classroom assignment and you have not yet been assigned a departmental space, please notify ocmsched@umn.edu.

OCM only works to find general purpose classrooms for classes that are non-lab sections with a blank Facility ID in CCS. If the Facility ID field is populated, OCM will not actively look for a classroom for your class. This includes being populated with a virtual space, such as:

• ROOM000TBA (room to be assigned) - the CCS scheduler will be adding a departmental or other room to a class section or meeting pattern.
• NORMREQD (No room required) - no room is required for the class section and/or meeting pattern.
• ONLINEONLY (online only) - the class section or meeting pattern of the class will be conducted completely online, so no classroom is needed.
• REMOTE (remote instruction) - the class section or meeting pattern of the class will be conducted remotely, so no classroom is needed.
• AHC000TBA (AHC room to be assigned) - no GPC is needed.
• LAB000TBA (lab section - room to be assigned) - no GPC is needed.
• NO000PRINT - the class section has the “schedule print” box unchecked.

All room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of the term. While this usually only affects a small number of classes, we encourage departments and instructors to verify their classroom assignment before the first class meeting.

Spring 2022 classroom assignments

CCS is still open for spring 2022. Department schedulers may update class information (cancel, add, or change) directly in CCS. For additional help with class setup, please see the class setup guide. We will close CCS on September 30, 2021 for classroom assignments.

Queued registration for spring 2022 begins Thursday, November 9, 2021. To ensure the greatest success for students, please make sure to finalize the following information in the class schedule prior to registration:

• Confirm session dates are set to the most reflective session. For reference, view session dates by term.
• If choosing a set number of credits for a variable credit class, make those changes before students register by emailing ocmsched@umn.edu.
• Confirm the grading basis. If changes need to be made, submit changes through ECAS.
• All date, day, time, and instruction mode changes should be made before students register to make sure to minimize student conflicts and confusion.

Spring 2022 classroom assignments

CCS is still open for spring 2022. Department schedulers may update class information (cancel, add, or change) directly in CCS. For additional help with class setup, please see the class setup guide. We will close CCS on September 30, 2021 for classroom assignments.

Queued registration for spring 2022 begins Thursday, November 9, 2021. To ensure the greatest success for students, please make sure to finalize the following information in the class schedule prior to registration:

• Confirm session dates are set to the most reflective session. For reference, view session dates by term.
• If choosing a set number of credits for a variable credit class, make those changes before students register by emailing ocmsched@umn.edu.
• Confirm grading basis. If changes need to be made, submit changes through ECAS.
• All date, day, time, and instruction mode changes should be made before students register to make sure to minimize student conflicts and confusion.

Classroom usage during spring 2021 finals week

During spring finals week, general purpose classrooms (GPCs) will remain unlocked and have the same hours (typically M-F 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in weekend buildings only). We will be scheduling all GPCs to be used as student study spaces around a few in-person final exams.

Students can use available classroom space for studying or for taking a final exam. This ensures all students have access to space during final exams. No events will be scheduled during finals week.

Wireless microphones being updated

Classroom microphones are being updated throughout the spring semester to match new standards. The new solution replaces the current in-room microphones with a pair of rechargeable wireless microphones. 

To use the new microphones, follow these steps:

1. Remove a mic from the charging base.
2. Press the button to turn it on. 
3. Blinking red is muted; Green means charged and on
4. Clip it to your shirt about 3 inches below your chin.

Mics should be returned to the charging base after use to ensure that they remain charged for the next instructor. Detailed instructions can be found on OCM’s microphone instruction page.

Classroom being updated mid-semester include: 

• Andrew Boss Lab 125 
• Hanson Hall 1-102, 1-103, 1-104, 1-105, 1-106, 1-107, 1-108, 1-109, 1-111
• Mechanical Engineering 18
• Nolte Center 140

OCM Hiring Classroom Condition Monitors

"Inspected by Students, for Students"

• Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep your classroom operational? 
• Are you looking for hours that are easy to fit into your class schedule? 

The office of Classroom Management is now hiring University of Minnesota students to visually inspect general purpose classrooms to determine readiness. Responsibilities include capturing data, resolving correctable issues, and reporting deficiencies that may negatively impact classroom functionality. If you have strong attention to detail and a desire to make a positive difference in students' lives, please email the OCM Operations unit at ocm-ops@umn.edu for more information.