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Library Renovations

This guide will host updates related to the Library's renovation.

Study Spaces Fall 2024

Study Areas

What are Study Areas?

These study areas are places around campus where you can study. They are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For more specific details about the spaces available, see the Rooms, Student Lounges, Tables, and Quieter Study Spaces tabs.

Where are these Study Areas?

  • Archer Physics Building
  • Baptist Student Center
  • Carl Parker Building
  • Catholic Student Center
  • Chemistry Building
  • Cherry Engineering Building
  • Communications Building
  • Dining Hall
    • Note: Must purchase meal to access
  • Education & Human Development Building
  • Galloway Business Building
  • Gentry Residence Hall
    • Note: Must follow all residence halls policies
  • Geology Building
  • Hayes Biology Building
  • Lucas Engineering Building
  • Mary & John Gray Library
  • McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building
  • Maes Liberal Arts Building
  • Morris Residence Hall
    • Note: Must follow all residence hall policies
  • Nutrition, Hospitality & Human Services Building
  • Recreational Sports Center
  • Science & Technology Building
  • Setzer Student Center
  • Texas Academy Building
    • Note: Only for Texas Academy Students
  • Wesley Foundation Student Center

How do I find these Buildings?

Use the Lamar University Map (link opens to new window)

Rooms

What are Rooms?

These rooms are designated study spaces where you can study. They are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Where are these Rooms?

  • Archer Physics Building, Rooms 110 and 207
  • Baptist Student Center, Library, Conference Room, Classroom
  • Chemistry Building, Chemistry Library Room 117
  • Cherry Engineering Building, Computer Lab Room 2200, Dean of Engineering Suit, Room 2000
  • Galloway Business Building, Tutoring Center Room 140
  • Gentry Residence Hall, Break Room, 1st floor
    • Note: Must follow all residence hall policies
  • Geology Building, Room 112
  • Lucas Engineering Building, Rooms 211 and 212
  • Maes Liberal Arts Building, Writing Center Room 113, Poetry Room 03B
  • Morris Residence Hall, Conference Room, 1st floor
    • Note: Must follow all residence hall policies
  • Science & Technology Building, Rooms 108, 116, 120, 122, 125, 155, 162, 204, 206, 210, 226, 230, 258, 265B, 271A, 276, 278, 280

How do I find these Buildings?

Use the Lamar University Map (link opens to new window)

Student Lounges

What are Student Lounges?

These student lounges are open seating areas where you can study. They are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Where are these Student Lounges?

  • Carl Parker Building, 2nd floor
  • Cherry Engineering, Room 2400
  • Communications Building, near Room 103
  • Galloway Business Building, Main Entry Hallway
  • Maes Liberal Arts Building, 1st floor stairwell
  • Nutrition, Hospitality & Human Services, Rooms 101, 102, 106
  • Recreational Sports Center, Cafe and Media
  • Setzer Student Center, 1st and 2nd floor
  • Science & Technology Building, 1st and 2nd Floor Lobby Areas and Hallways, Rooms 100B and 102A
  • Texas Academy Building, to right of entrance
    • Note: Only Texas Academy Students can use

How do I find these Buildings?

Use the Lamar University Map (link opens to new window)

Tables

What are Tables?

These tables are open seating areas where you can study. They are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Where are these Tables?

  • Catholic Student Center, Inside building
  • Cherry Engineering, Atrium and 2nd floor
  • Dining Hall, Dining Area tables
    • Note: Must purchase meal to access
  • Education & Human Development Building, 2nd floor
  • Hayes Biology Building, 1st floor stairwells
  • McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building, 1st floor stairwell
  • Mary & John Gray Library, 1st floor and 2nd floor
  • Wesley Foundation Student Center, Inside and Outside building

How do I find these Buildings?

Use the Lamar University Map (link opens to new window)

Quieter Study Spaces

What are Quieter Study Spaces?

These quieter study spaces are ones that you can request if you have need. These are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Where are these Quieter Study Spaces?

  • Catholic Student Center, ask Staff
  • Galloway Business Building, ask in Room 232
  • Mary & John Gray Library, Whisper Zone, ask at Circulation Desk on 1st floor

How do I find these Buildings?

Use the Lamar University Map (link opens to new window)