Connecting Carlson

The Purpose

Nearly 30 years after its original design, the Carlson School is reimagining its spaces to reflect the evolving world of business education. The Connecting Carlson project focuses on modernizing key areas to foster student collaboration, elevate experiential learning, build a stronger sense of belonging, and enhance connections with the business community.

The following renderings are up-to-date as of October 2023. Design choices, such as furniture, fabrics, finishes, and materials, are for placement only and are not final.

Construction Timeline

Construction will begin in December 2024 after classes are complete for the semester. Construction will occur in 11 phases, with some areas being completed earlier than others. All work is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2026. Here is a high-level overview of the phases and when certain areas of the building will be under construction:

Spring Semester 2025: Carlson Analytics Lab on the first floor, auditorium, lower level classrooms, atrium stairs, roof replacement
Summer 2025: Auditorium, atrium, roof work continues, new Enterprise suite on the first floor, breakout rooms, restrooms, lower level common areas
Fall 2025: Atrium and enterprise suite work continues, new kitchenette for the Master's Student Lounge
Spring - Summer 2026: Atrium work continues

Available Spaces

The biggest direct impact to students will be that the Carlson Atrium will not be accessible until Fall 2026. Access will be maintained to spaces around the atrium.

Additionally, 3M auditorium will not be available for events until Spring 2026.

Classrooms and offices will remain operational except for a few times when the space outside those rooms is being renovated. The most disruptive work will be done during the summer or night shifts. Open study spaces will be reduced while renovations are occurring in the atrium and students are encouraged to find other study spaces in Hanson Hall, the Humphrey School, or Wilson Library.

Humphrey Room 2-205 available for CSOM groups to table / meet during Spring 2025
CSOM 1-112 available to table / meet during Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Student groups can continue to use Astra to schedule classrooms
Hanson Atrium not available during the academic year

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