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Last Updated: September 23, 2019 12:11:29 PM PDT
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Geisel Library has lots of desks, but it isn't the only place to hit the books. Stay close to home on your college campus, or try a less-popular location for improved quiet time.
General campus locations
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisel Library | 3,000 |
Mon.–Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. to midnight |
Audrey's Cafe serves coffee and tea drinks + light food items, and is open every day that Geisel Library is open The Overnight Study Commons is open continuously from 10 a.m. Sunday through 7:45 p.m. Friday (excluding holidays) during academic quarters Additional areas are open 24/7 during finals week (space for 900) |
| Biomedical Library | 610 |
Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m. to midnight |
Details about library study spaces |
| Price Center East (Floors 1 & 2) |
883 | Sundays open at 9:30 a.m. to midnight Mondays open at 6:30 a.m.; then open 24 hours through Friday at midnight Saturdays: 8 a.m. to midnight |
Includes a computer lab, group study rooms and lounges |
| Price Center West | 644 | Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Computer Lab and Sun God Lounge, and meeting rooms adjacent to the lounge, are also open to all students during finals week (regular Price Center hours) |
| The Student Center | 252 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Tree House Lounge and Computer Lab, Fireside Lounge, and High Thai dining area are open to students during finals week (regular Student Center hours) |
Contacts:
Price Center & Student Center: (858) 534-7666.
Office of the Associate University Librarian: (858) 534-1278.
Marshall College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Residence Hall Lounges | 10 | 24/7 | Accessible by P Hall residents only |
| Q Residence Hall Lounges | 10 | 24/7 | Accessible by Q Hall residents only |
| R Residence Hall Lounges | 10 | 24/7 | Accessible by R Hall residents only |
| U Residence Hall Lounges | 10 | 24/7 | Accessible by U Hall residents only |
| Ocean View Lounge | 50 | 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. | For residents only |
| Fireside Lounge (upstairs) |
20 | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| Fireside Lounge (downstairs commuter room) |
10 | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| Ocean View Terrace Restaurant | 175 | TBD (Closed during Summer) | Open until midnight during finals |
| Goody’s Café | 25 | 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. | Outdoor seating only |
Contacts:
Marshall College Office of Student Affairs, (858) 534-4390.
Muir College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga and Tenaya residence halls (lounges/ study carrels on each floor) |
285 | 24/7 | For residents only |
| Tioga Hall, 11th floor meeting room | 15 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | For residents only |
| Tuolumne Apartments lounge | 15 | 24/7 | For residents only |
| Tamarack Apartments (lounges on each floor) |
48 | 24/7 | For residents only |
| Middle of Muir (MOM) | 121 | Mon.–Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Includes coffee shop/ lounge space |
| Glacier Point Study Lounge | 26 | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | West of Roots |
| El Portal Commuter Lounge | 40 | Mon.–Fri.: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | North of Roots |
| Pines Restaurant | 274 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Open until midnight during finals |
| ROOTS Restaurant | 50 | Mon.–Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|
| John’s Place and Market | 50 | 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. | Outdoor seating only |
Contacts:
Muir College Residential Life Office, (858) 534-4200.
Revelle College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Hall – The Commuter Lounge | 30 | Open Sunday night through Friday night. | Closed on weekends |
| Blake Hall – The College Center | 20 |
Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
|
| Blake Hall – The Blake 4 Lounge | 50 | 24/7 | Accessible by Blake Residence Hall residents only |
| Argo Residence Hall Lounges |
20 | 24/7 |
Accessible by Argo Residence Hall residents only |
| Fleet Residence Hall Lounges |
48 | 24/7 |
Accessible by Fleet Residence Hall residents only |
| Galbraith Hall – The Think Tank |
48 | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 24/7 during finals week. |
Active study spaces located inside Galbraith Hall |
| Galbraith Hall – Barnwood |
82 | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 24/7 during finals week. |
Quiet study spaces located inside Galbraith Hall |
| Keeling Building 1 Lounge |
20 | 24/7 |
Accessible by Apartment residents only |
| Keeling Building 3 Lounge |
20 | 24/7 |
Accessible by Apartment residents only |
*Denotes inclusion of new study space.
Contacts:
Revelle College Residence Life Office, (858) 534-3025.
Roosevelt College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Hall | 20 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| Asia Hall | 20 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| Europe Hall | 20 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| Latin America Hall | 20 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| North America Hall | 20 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | For residents only |
| I-House - Asante House | 5 | For residents or ERC students only | |
| I-House - Cuzco House | 2 | For residents or ERC students only | |
| I-House - Kathmandu House | 2 | For residents or ERC students only | |
| Commuter Lounge (2nd floor of administration building) |
25 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | |
| Great Hall | 200 | Various; hours vary depending on events schedule. | Open during finals week when not scheduled for events |
| Middle Earth | 10 | ||
| Café Ventanas Restaurant | 290 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Open until midnight during finals |
Contacts:
Roosevelt College Student Affairs Office, (858) 534-2237.
Sixth College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth College Lodge | 30 | 24/7 | Open when not used for meetings |
| Dogg House | 20 | 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. | Open when not used for meetings |
| Commuter Center | 20 | 24/7 | Open when not used for meetings |
| Digital Playroom | 20 | 24/7 | |
| Patio seating at Foodworx Restaurant & Sixth College Place and Market | 75 | Foodworx: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sixth College Place and Market: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
Outdoor seating only |
Contacts:
Sixth College Residential Life Office, (858) 822-5268.
Sports Facilities
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours* |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIMAC West Lobby seating area |
14 |
Mon.–Thurs.: 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
Couch-style seating with no tables |
| RIMAC Annex, Peet’s Coffee Lounge |
Inside: 40 |
Mon.–Thurs.: 7 a.m. to midnight |
Lounge remains open beyond Peet's hours |
| RIMAC Annex Glider Lounge |
34 |
Mon.–Thurs.: 7 a.m. to midnight |
|
| Main Gym West Lobby seating area |
15 |
Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Couch-style seating with no tables |
* Subject to change during finals week, holidays, breaks, and summer. Check the Recreation website for current hours and availability.
Contacts:
Sports Facilities at (858) 534-7884 or sportfac@ucsd.edu.
Warren College
Space |
Seats |
Academic Qtr. Hours |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtroom | 40 | 24/7 | Only Warren students can access |
| JK Wood Lounge | 25 |
Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sat.-Sun.: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
24/7 during finals |
| Harlan Residence Hall Lounges (lounge on each floor) |
20 | 24/7 | Accessible by Harlan Residence Hall residents only |
| Frankfurt Residence Hall Lounges (lounge on each floor) |
20 | 24/7 | Accessible by Frankfurt Residence Hall residents only |
| Stewart Residence Hall Lounges (lounge on each floor) |
20 | 24/7 | Accessible by Stewart Residence Hall residents only |
| Warren College study lounge in CSE building | 40 | Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |
| Canyon Vista Restaurant | 250 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Open until midnight during finals |
| Yosemite Room in Canyon Vista Restaurant | 100 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Open until midnight during finals |
| Earl’s Place and Market | 25 | 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
See maps and more details about the Warren neighborhood.
Contacts:
Warren College Residential Life Office, (858) 534-4581.