Find A Space
The Boston campus offers a variety of study and collaboration spaces available to students with no reservation required. From open and lively to cozy and quiet, every space has its own unique atmosphere. The spaces listed below are open-seating and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Review the hours and notes before making your way across campus, and find your new favorite spot to get work done. Additionally, check out the interactive map at the bottom of the page for an enhanced viewing experience.
Building | Floor | Location | Hours | Notes | Type of Space | Est. Seating Count |
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140 The Fenway | X101 | University-Controlled Lounge | 7:45 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Student lounge area with vending machines. | Open seating | 50 |
140 The Fenway | First floor | Public corridor with short, wooden benches in hallway | 7:45 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Open seating | 15 | |
300 Mass Ave | First floor Second floor | Lobby and second-floor atrium space | M-F: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Reservation needed for private room; open seating available | Reservable meeting rooms Open seating | 50 |
Bamboo Tent | Robinson Quad | All day | Can be closed for private events | Open seating (tent) | 30 | |
Behrakis | Basement First floor Second floor | Lobby Lounges in basement and second floor | Classroom schedule | Open seating | Basement: 15 1st floor: 35 2nd floor: 10 |
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Behrakis | Lower level | Open area near the SIM lab debriefing rooms | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Intended for quiet study due to proximity to debrief rooms. | Open seating | 12 |
Behrakis | First Floor | 103 open alcove | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Small alcove across from 105 classroom; currently contains 3 leather chairs. | Lobby/corridor space | 3 |
Behrakis | First Floor | Open area in main lobby with student tables, chairs, and couches | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Open seating | 20 | |
Behrakis | Second Floor | 200L1 - Open area and public corridor | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Open area across from Dean's office. Additional seating may be possible with 1-2 small tables and chairs. | Lobby/corridor space | 10 |
Behrakis | Third Floor | 300C1 | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | End cap of public corridor. | Lobby/corridor space | 20 |
Cargill Hall | Basement | Lounge | Classroom schedule | Unoccupied classrooms can occasionally be used for studying | Open seating | 1st floor: 40 Basement: 20 |
Cullinane Hall | Basement First floor | Meeting rooms beyond proctor station | M-F: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Reservation needed for private room; open seating available | Reservable meeting rooms Open seating | 25 private rooms Approx. 60 open seats across basement and 1st floors |
Curry Student Center | First floor and Mezannine | West Addition | M-T: 7 a.m.-12 a.m. F: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 550 |
Curry Student Center | Ground floor | AfterHours | M-T: 7 a.m.-12 a.m. F: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 30 |
Curry Student Center | First floor | Indoor Quad | M-T: 7 a.m.-12 a.m. F: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-12 a.m. | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 200 |
Curry Student Center | Second floor | Outdoor Terrace | 10 a.m.-dusk | Seasonal | Open seating | 40 |
Dockser Hall | Basement | Lounge | Classroom schedule | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 40 |
Dodge Hall | First floor | Lobby | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 15 | |
Hastings | First floor | Lobby | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 12 | |
Hurtig | First floor | 115 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Space located within the Chemistry Department in the College of Science. This space is Chem Central - used for advising and tutoring meetings but often has open seats available for students to use for quiet study | Open seating | 15 |
Industry Tent | Robinson Quad | All day | Can be closed for private events | Open seating (tent) | 40 | |
International Village | First floor | Lobby | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 80 | |
ISEC | Floors 1-6 | Lobby Lounges on upper floors | M-F: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat-Sun: closed | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 1st floor: 30 2nd-6th floors: 20/floor |
Kerr Hall | Second floor | Lounge | TBD | Opens in Jan or Feb; Reservation needed for private room; open seating available | Open seating | 70 |
Marino Center | First floor | Atrium | M-F: 5:30 a.m.- noon Sat-Sun: 8 a.m.- noon | Open seating | 105 | |
Nightingale | Second floor | 267 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Space located within the Psychology Department in the College of Science. | Open seating | 4 |
Rainbow Tent | O'Bryant Quad | All day | Can be closed for private events | Open seating (tent) | 30 | |
Renaissance Park | First floor Second floor | Lobby Lounge | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 1st floor: 15 2nd floor: 17 |
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Richard's Hall | First floor | Lobby | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 8 | |
Ryder Hall | First floor | Lobby by Subway | Classroom schedule | Mostly used for dining during Subway hours | Open seating | 40 |
Shillman Hall | First floor | Lobby by Dunkin | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 46 | |
Snell Engineering | First floor Second floor Third floor Fourth floor | Lounges on each floor | Classroom schedule | Can be closed for private events | Open seating | 1st floor: 20 2nd floor: 20 3rd floor: 8 4th floor: 8 |
Snell Engineering | Second floor | 268 SN COE Collaborative Meeting Space, 2nd floor | M-F 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and S-S noon - 10 p.m. | Space located within the Engineering/Dean's Office in the College of Engineering. No food is allowed in 268 SN, drinks in a closed container is acceptable. In the event the space needs to close for a private event a sign will be posted noting day/time closure several days in advance. | Open seating | 25 |
Snell Engineering | Second floor | 208 SN COE Teaching Classroom | M, T, TH, F 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., S/S noon - 10 p.m. | Space located within the Engineering/Dean's Office in the College of Engineering. No food is allowed in 208 SN Classroom, drinks in a closed container is acceptable. In the event the space needs to close for a private event a sign will be posted noting day/time closure several days in advance. | Open seating | 30 |
Speare Hall | Basement First floor | Lobby Lounge on lower floor | 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Open seating Reservable meeting rooms | 1st floor: 10 Basement: 25 |
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Stearns | Second floor | Lounge and kitchen | M-F: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Reservation needed for private room; open seating available | Reservable meeting rooms Open seating | 13 private rooms 20 open seats |
Stetson East | First floor | Lobby | 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Open seating | 15 | |
West Village G | First floor | Lobby | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 60 | |
West Village H | First floor Second floor | Lobby Lounge on second floor | Classroom schedule | Open seating | 1st floor: 50 2nd floor: 10 |
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West Village H | First floor | 102 | 10:30 a.m. - Midnight | Space is closed for private events on occasion; advanced notice is provided and alternative space is arranged. | Open seating | 80 |
West Village H | First floor Third floor Fourth floor | Corridors | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Mostly individual high-top seating with a few collaboration tables around. The space is first come, first served. | Lobby/corridor space | 50 |
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