Places to study besides the library

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For many students on the Pittsburgh campus, the ongoing construction at Hillman Library has displaced them from their usual — and favorite — study spot. As the semester ramps up and the weather drives more study groups indoors, one question on students’ minds is, “Where can I go to study?”

Lucky for you, Pittwire student reporter Kendal Johnson has compiled a list of quiet and beautiful places you may not have considered.

For instance, did you know there are several other libraries on campus? The Frick Fine Arts Building has a library with multiple tables and that familiar quiet environment. The space is open until 5 p.m every day, so it’s great for some between-class reading. The Theodore M. Finney Music Library and George M. Bevier Engineering Library are likewise studious spots.

Below are more places to try out — find them all on the Campus Map.

But this is just a portion of many places students can go. The Office of the Provost also has a detailed list of study spaces and their hours for even more options.

And never fear: Your favorite spots in Hillman will open again. To learn more about what the ground, first and second floors will look like once construction is finished visit the Hillman Library Reinvention site. As a reminder, the newly renovated third and fourth floors, as well as the ground floor, are still available.

— Kendal Johnson

Student studying on campus with face mask on bench — Frick Fine Arts: In addition to the library, there are also bright open spaces and stunning artworks to inspire you as you write or work. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Three students studying at table together with laptops — O’Hara Student Center: For those living in upper campus housing, going down to the Cathedral or other on-campus buildings can be a lot of effort. Happily, O’Hara has multiple rooms and study spaces available for students. It’s also the building that houses the Math Assistance Center and the Writing Center, if you need a little extra help. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Large room with tables and chairs, and colorful artwork — Salk Hall: If you’re not a dental or pharmacy student, you might not be familiar with the bright and colorful new Salk Hall Pavilion. This historic landmark building where Jonas Salk carried out his polio vaccine research is also LEED Silver certified. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Student working alone in Honors College study area — Honors College: Sure, the Hogwarts-like study space in the Commons Room gets all the glory, but if you need a quiet environment to focus, its bustle and passersby might not be for you. The University Honors College, located on the 35th and 36th floors — the highest publicly accessible parts of the Cathedral — offer a quiet place to get some reading done (and some comfortable chairs). The Cathedral of Learning is open every day until 11 p.m, so even somewhat late-night studying can be done here. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Student working alone in Chevron Science Center study area — Chevron Science Center: The balcony study area in the building that houses the Department of Chemistry is a little-known spot with a lovely view. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Three people studying in a study room with several tables and chairs — William Pitt Union: Graduate and professional students, there’s a spot just for you in the WPU. Head to the fifth floor for a dedicated lounge with worktables, couches, chairs and other amenities. Also located on the lower, main, first, third, sixth and ninth floors are more study lounges that offer all students a comfortable place in the center of campus to relax and get some work done. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

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