Hotel

The conference hotel is the Graduate Minneapolis.  The negotiated conference rate is $169 per night, plus taxes.  This rate is good until May 6, 2024, but please book as early as possible as there is the possibility that rooms will sell out. 

You must use the link below to obtain the special rate.

Book your room

  1. Click the link above
  2. Select the exact dates of your stay (top of page)
  3. Click on check availability
  4. Select room type – “Book now”
  5. Confirm your stay, enter your name & credit card

The Graduate Minneapolis is located kitty-corner from the conference venue, McNamara Alumni Center.  The hotel has a restaurant, the Beacon. Also attached to the hotel is Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Sweetgreen.  Across the street is a Walgreens.  A Metro Light Rail stop is about half a block away and goes directly into downtown Minneapolis.  Overnight parking is available at the hotel for $25 per night, plus taxes (subject to change).

In the event you are unable to find room at the Graduate Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions maintains a list of other hotels in the area, as well as information about special discounts, where applicable.  To review the list, click here.