Need a Place to Study this Academic Year? We’ve Got You Covered.

September 6, 2022 • by Staff Writer

Tired of studying at the same places on campus?

A stuffed Bevo sits on a study table

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Main floor of Welch Hall

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Students seated in a large study area in Welch Hall

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Ground floor

The main (second) floor (opposite Eon) offers good spots for studying, with tables, comfortable seating, outlets and windows that stretch out along a stretch of Speedway. This academic year the ground floor will also welcome one of UT's newest spots to grab a coffee or snack. The Up and Atom Cafe will be located on the building's south side. Although it can get loud as students transition between classes, it's still the prime spot in Welch to study.

Large study area

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Outdoor courtyard of Welch Hall

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Large auditorium in Welch Hall

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Auditoriums and classrooms

On the first floor, you will find the auditoriums you may go to for class. While not the best place to study alone, some students use it as a place to practice a presentation or study with a group. Just make sure to clean up after yourself!

Main floor of the Gates Dell Complex

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Main floor of the Gates Building

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Upper floor of the Gates Building

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Balcony seating area on upper level of the Gates Building

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And each floor offers a beautiful patio right outside the study rooms, where you can get some fresh air with a nice view of the front of GDC. Wooden benches and the leafy surroundings on the patio provide you a natural space to study or take a break.

Computer lab in the Gates Building

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Outdoor seating area of the Gates Building

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Life Sciences Library in the Main building

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Stuffed Bevo sits beside a turtle on the edge of the turtle pond

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Exterior view of Gearing Hall

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Courtyard seating area of Gearing Hall

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Exterior view of Painter Hall

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Study area in Painter Hall

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Exterior view of Hackerman Building

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Courtyard seating area of Hackerman Building

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Upper floor seating area of Hackerman Building

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Upper floor seating area in Hackerman Building

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Balcony patio in Hackerman Building
Library seating area in PMA building

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One of the tallest CNS buildings, the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA) is home to, of course, the physics, mathematics and astronomy departments. Inside you will find astronomists exploring data revealing never-before-detected faraway galaxies, mathematicians working on complex equations and physicists working with tools including powerful lasers (one of the world's largest is in the basement).

The PMA library offers a quiet place to study with reliable outlets. Additionally, tables, chairs and chalkboards are found on several floors, including the fifth floor.The elevators in PMA can take a long time, but you can take the stairs or the escalator to the fifth floor (just one floor up from the ground floor you enter on).

Courtyard of Anna Hiss Gymnasium

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