Building Access

Sign In

7700 France is a secured building. You will be greeted by concierge/security personnel when you enter. Students will need to initial their name on a class roster. Visitors will be asked to sign in. Access to the building depends on the time of day that you arrive at the facility-see below. When you arrive in the building you will be on the 2nd level. Minnesota State University, Mankato is located on the 3rd floor. To access Minnesota State Mankato's classrooms and offices, please use the North elevators.

Building Access - 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Park in the parking lot off of Minnesota Dr., but access the building on the France Avenue side. The entrance is pictured below.

 Once inside you can use these East Entrance Directions (broken link) to find our classrooms and offices.

 

Building Access - After 5:30 p.m. weekdays and on weekends

Park in the parking lot off of Minnesota Dr. and enter the building on the west entrance, pictured below.

Once inside you can use these West Entrance Directions to find our classrooms and offices.

General Building Amenities

You will find an atrium with wireless access to Minnesota State University Mankato's network. This area is a great place to study or to work on group projects. In addition to this study space, students also have access to onsite dining options, vending machines, and an ATM. Students and faculty have access to the common space, 24/7.

Building Emergency Information

What to do in a Fire Emergency
1.) If there is a fire, call 911.
2.) The building fire panel will automatically call a monitoring company when it sounds and at that time the monitoring company will call:

• Bloomington Police Department
• Frauenshuh Office (will send necessary personnel)

3.) If you suspect a fire or smell smoke, pull fire alarm and immediately contact Building Management at 651-291-3570.
4.) The Fire Department will reset the fire panel after a full building inspection has been completed.
5.) If evacuation is necessary:

• Leave immediate fire area
• Close doors behind you
• Form a line moving toward the stairwell
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT THE FIRE
• DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR
• Be prepared to merge with people evacuating from other floors
• Watch for fore fighters coming up the stairs
• If heavy smoke is present, take short breaths through your nose and crawl to the nearest exit
• Help those who may need assistance
• Have a meeting place designated
• After meeting, take a count to ensure everyone is present
• Relay information to fire fighters regarding people who may need rescue

What to do in a Tornado Emergency
A Tornado Warning is an alert by the National Weather Service confirming that a tornado has been sighted and notification of location of the tornado.  The Weather Service will announce the approximate time of detection and direction of movement.  Winds will be 75 mph or greater.  A Public Warning will come over the radio, television or by a five minute steady blast of sirens over the Hennepin County Civil Defense Warning System.

1.) If you hear a Tornado Warning, move away from the perimeter of the building and away from exterior glass.  Close doors to these areas if possible.
2.) Go to enclosed areas of the building core: corridors, stairwells, interior rooms.  DO NOT GO TO THE FIRST FLOOR LOBBY OR OUTSIDE.
3.) Position yourself to protect your head as much as possible.
4.) Wait for the Tornado Warning to be lifted.