Study Spaces Directory
List is alphabetized by building and then space.
Click on a space name to view the information.
Organized by Elizabeth Vann '20
Detailed information on available study spaces
- To view a list of the spaces recommended for studying "at a glance", see the Study Spaces page!
- Not sure where a building is on campus? View the campus map!
- The library has information on applying for an Honors Study Carrel.
- Allbritton Center - Espwesso
- Lower level of Allbritton Center
- Lots of tables and comfy chairs
- Coffee!
- Best for quiet work during the day
- Best for social work at night
- Allbritton Center - Room 311
- Top floor of Allbritton Center
- Lots of small tables
- Balcony with tables
- Best for quiet individual or group work
Frequently used for meetings, events, or presentations (reserved through EMS in WesPortal)
- Boger Hall - Classrooms
- A few classrooms are available to be reserved through EMS in WesPortal
- Best for group and project work
- Boger Hall - College of Letters Library
- Second floor of Boger Hall
- Only accessible during the day
- Tables and comfy chairs
- Best for quiet work
- Downey House - Lounge
- Cozy couches
- Small tables
- Best for individual and group study
- Exley Science Center - Classrooms
- Most classrooms are available to be reserved through EMS in WesPortal
- Best for group and individual work
- Exley Science Center - Fishbowl
- Lots of large tables
- Best for silent individual study
- Exley Science Center - Lobby
- 5 high tables
- 4 low tables
- Lots of couches
- Best for social work
- Exley Science Center - Pi Cafe
- Small tables and counters with individual chairs
- Best for eating and relaxed work
- Olin Library - Art Library
- Second floor of Olin Library
- Lots of large tables
- Best for quiet group and individual work
- Olin Library - Main Library Spaces
- Lots of long tables
- Individual carrels
- Best for silent individual work
- Olin Library - Music Library
- Third floor of Olin Library
- Lots of large tables
- Best for quiet work
- Olin Library - Smith Reading Room
- First floor of Olin Library
- Lots of tables and comfy chairs
- Best for silent individual work and reading
- Red & Black Cafe
- Located on the corner of William St and Broad St
- Small tables
- Couches
- Best for individual and group work
- Science Library - Basement
- Thesis carrels
- 6 large tables
- 4 study rooms
- Math Workshop available in study rooms at times
- Writing Workshop available in study rooms at times
- Best for quiet group study
- Science Library - First Floor
- Lots of large tables
- 8 computers
- 3 printers
- STEM Zone is located in the area by "Fishbowl space" (see above)
- Best for loud group study
- Science Library - Second Floor
- Approximately 15 large tables
- Many study carrels
- Best for quiet group study or individual study
- Usdan University Center - Classrooms
- Usdan University Center - Daniel Family Commons (DFC)
- Third floor of Usdan University Center
- Lots of large tables
- Only open at night
- Best for quiet work
- Usdan University Center - Lobby
- Lots of tables
- Couches
- Best for group work, meetings, and social work
- Van Vleck Observatory - Astronomy Library
- Long tables and cozy chairs
- Best for quiet work
- Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore
- Located on Main St
- Small tables
- Story and Soil (cafe) located inside
- Best for individual and group work
