Studying in College Park

We often get asked where the best places on campus are to study. If you are a commuter student, you probably don't want to travel back and forth from your home to campus if you have a break in the day. There are plenty of places to study and complete work on campus if you have some time in between campuses. Students who take advantage of these breaks become very successful academically here at Maryland. Below is a list of some of the places that I liked to study when I was a student and some places that I have heard about from other students.

Before we get to the list, also know that you can rent a locker in the Stamp Student Union for a semester. This is a great way to keep your books on campus if you don't need them at home so that you can easily access them if you have some down time. The Stamp Union also rents our laptops for free to all University students. Check out the Stamp's website for more information.

-The Stamp Student Union- There are chair and couches all over the union that you can study in. You can also go to the lower level near the Co-Op for more options. There are also areas called Quiet Areas. In these areas there is no talking while people are working. You can also work in the Coffee Bar or in the food court.

-McKeldin Library- Obviously in a library there are tons of nooks to hide in as you work on your papers and projects. This is also a great place to be to find all the information you need for your research projects.

-The greatest gem on campus is the CSPAC Music Library. CSPAC is the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on campus. Within the center is a music library that is modern, full of study space and usually not as busy as other libraries on campus.

-On a nice day, a great place to study is outdoors on any of our green areas including McKeldin Mall. Lined with large oaks and covered with lush grasses, it's the best place to sit out, soak up the sun, study, and maybe take a quick nap.

-Van Munching Hall (aka The Business School) is another great option. There are a lot of chairs and desks to use.

-Starbucks on Rt. 1 is another popular option for many of our students. It is walkable from campus.

Where do you like to study on or around campus?