Find your focus: A guide to campus study spaces 

From the AMU to Raynor Library, there’s a place to hit the books in every corner of campus

Whether you prefer the private nook of a coffee shop to break out your textbooks, or a larger collaborative space to finish your group project, the Marquette campus provides a variety of study spaces built for every kind of student. For commuter students who need an area to hunker down, these convenient spaces serve as the perfect places to stop between classes or be productive for hours at a time. 

Whether you live on campus or commute, this guide is a great place to start finding your favorite study space on campus.   

Raynor Library  

  • Collaborative open study spaces: Located on the first and second floors of the library, these open study spaces offer a quiet place for students to focus. With a variety of seating options and large tables, this area is the perfect place to sprawl out for a study session.  
  • The Bridge: Located on the second floor between Raynor Library and the Lemonis Center for Student Success, the Bridge is a collaborative study space that features a Brew Café. This is the perfect place to grab your group project partners for a brainstorming session over a cup of coffee. 

Lemonis Center for Student Success 

  • Lemonis Commuter Lounge: Located near the entrance to the Bridge, the Lemonis Commuter Lounge provides a space for commuter students to gather and study. It also features rentable lockers and a kitchenette for food storage or quick lunch breaks between classes. 
  • Group study rooms: Project due tomorrow? Reserve a group study room on the first or second floor of the Lemonis center for maximum focus.  
  • Lemonis Center bookstacks: Need a quiet space free of distractions? Cozy up to the endless rows of books in the Lemonis Center bookstacks. 

AMU 

  • AMU Brew: One of the most popular study spots on campus, the AMU Brew brings the cozy coffee shop vibes to any study session.  
  • Center for Engagement and Inclusion, AMU 111: Can’t find a seat in the AMU Brew during rush hour? Head to the Center for Engagement and Inclusion right around the corner for additional study spots and campus resources.   
  • MUSG, AMU 133: Get to know your student government executive board while enjoying another convenient study space in the AMU.   

The Commons 

  • Second floor common area: Located above the campus’ largest dining hall, the second floor of The Commons offers a convenient place to study after a meal.  
  • Classrooms: Need a larger space to collaborate? Reserve a classroom in The Commons for a private brainstorming session, whiteboards and all.  

O’Brien Hall 

  • The O’Brien Brew: Study with a cup of coffee and a great view of campus at the O’Brien Brew, located on the first floor of O’Brien Hall.  

Wellness + Helfaer Recreation  

  • Lobby: Wind down from your workout with a study session in the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation lobby overlooking the gym.  
  • Terrace: Get your daily dose of Vitamin D while staying productive on the terrace, located on the third floor.  

Sensenbrenner Hall  

  • Open study spaces: For great views of downtown Milwaukee and a variety of quiet study spaces, head to Sensenbrenner Hall.  

Cudahy Hall  

  • First floor: Looking for a study spot with easy access to central campus? Cudahy Hall first floor provides a variety of seating and convenient proximity to other campus buildings.  

Haggerty/ Olin Engineering  

  • The Pit: Known for its cozy feel and bean bag chairs, The Pit in Olin Engineering is a great place for a relaxing study session or midday nap.  
  • First floor: With a variety of seating and spacious feel, the first floor of Olin Engineering is the perfect space for group collaboration between classes.  

Be sure to check out other study space options in the buildings below: 

For a full list of study spaces on campus, click HERE.