Rates for University Departments
Room Rates
Room rentals do not include audio/video rates. See below for a complete list of audio/video rates.
| Coffman Union Facilities | 0-5 hours | Each Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Rooms | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Board Room | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Mississippi Room | $300.00 | $60.00 / hour |
| Great Hall with Annex (0-8 hours) | $800.00 | $100.00 / hour |
| Riverbend Plaza | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Front Plaza | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| President's Room | $150.00 | $30.00 / hour |
| Fountain Terrace | $300.00 | $60.00 / hour |
| Theatre with Annex | $400.00 | $80.00 / hour |
| The Whole | $150.00 | $30.00 / hour |
| Contact Tables (flat rate) |
$50.00 | |
| Display Cases (one week minimum) |
$25.00 / week | |
| West Bank Facilities | 0-5 hours | Each Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|
| West Bank Auditorium | $150.00 | $30.00 / hour |
| St. Paul Student Center Facilities | 0-5 hours | Each Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Rooms | $25.00 | $5.00 / hour |
| MN Commons | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Cherrywood Room | $100.00 | $20.00 / hour |
| Dexter Room | $25.00 | $5.00 / hour |
| Harvest Room | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| North Star Ballroom (0-8 hours) | $500.00 | $62.50 / hour |
| With NSB Patio (0-8 hours) | $580.00 | $78.50 / hour |
| Theater | $250.00 | $50.00 / hour |
| Rehearsal Rate with Performance Package | $125.00 | $25.00 / hour |
| Terrace | $250.00 | $50.00 / hour |
| Terrace North | $125.00 | $25.00 / hour |
| Terrace South | $125.00 | $25.00 / hour |
| Garden Terrace | $75.00 | $10.00 / hour |
| Paul Whitney Larson Gallery | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Larson Gallery Lounge | $50.00 | $10.00 / hour |
| Underground Lounge | $75.00 | $15.00 / hour |
| Contact Tables (flat rate) |
$15.00 | |
| Display Cases (one week minimum) |
$25.00 / week | |
Event Staffing
Certain events may require the use of our event staff at the rates listed below. All staff costs are assessed for a minimum of 4 hours, except where otherwise noted. Please contact (612) 625-7200 if you have a question regarding our staff policies.
| Hourly Rates | |
|---|---|
| ID Checker | $12.00 |
| Police Officer (3 hour minimum) | $70.00 |
| Event Supervision Staff | $12.00 |
| Technician (2 hour minimum) | $25.00 |
| CMU Special Building Hours | $75.00 |
| SPSC Special Building Hours | $50.00 |
Audio/Video Packages
Student Unions & Activities offers four basic packages designed to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. Please note MN State Sales Tax will be charged on all Audio/Video Equipment at the current rate of 7.775% in CMU and 7.125% in SPSC. See our A/V Tech Services for a more in-depth look at our equipment and tech sheets for some of our larger venues. Inquiries should be directed to our A/V Manager at (612) 625-1966.
| Package | Rate |
|---|---|
| Lecture Sound System | $20.00 |
| Basic sound system designed for voice amplification. Includes microphones, amplifiers and speakers. | |
| Concert Sound System | $140.00 + $25/hr* |
| Designed to amplify musical performances and more complicated events. Includes microphones, amplifiers, speakers, mixers, and monitors. SUA technician required. |
|
| Movie Projection System | $140.00 + $25/hr* |
| Designed for showing movies and/or computer presentations with sound. Includes projector, screen, amplifiers and speakers. System is capable of showing VHS, DVD, and computer presentations. System does not include laptop rental. SUA technician required. |
|
| Presentation System | $140.00 |
| Includes data projector, podium, and lecture sound system. System does not include laptop rental. |
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A/V Equipment Rates
The following Audio/Video Equipment is available A la Carte. Please note MN State Sales Tax will be charged on all Audio/Video Equipment at the current rate of 7.775% in CMU and 7.125% in SPSC. See our A/V Tech Services for a more in-depth look at our equipment and tech sheets for some of our larger venues. Inquiries should be directed to our A/V Manager at (612) 625-1966.
| Equipment | Rate |
|---|---|
| Data Projector (Portable) | $120.00 |
| TV/VCR/DVD Combo Unit (CMU) | $40.00 |
| TV/VCR (SPSC) | $40.00 |
| Overhead Projector | $10.00 |
| Slide Projector (35mm) | $10.00 |
| Document Camera (CMU) | $60.00 |
| Conference Call Unit | $40.00 |
| Telephone | $30.00 |
| AV Cart | n/c |
| Piano | n/c |
| 6' Screen | n/c |
| Wireless Microphone | $40.00 |
| Stereo Cart | $20.00 |
