Study Spaces

Farinon College Center

7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily through finals

Skillman Library

Extended hours (2 a.m.) begin Dec. 1 and last through Dec. 15. 

Starting Dec. 4, Gendebien Room will be set up as a “study hall.”

Reserve a study room | Schedule a Personalized Research Assistance (PRA) appointment

Kirby Library

Extended hours (12 a.m.) run Monday through Friday Dec. 1-15.

Residence halls

24-hour quiet hours start at midnight Fri., Dec. 5, and continue through final exams.

24-hour study spaces will be available in Keefe Commons and Soles Basement Study Lounge.

Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel

Dec. 8: 7 a.m. to midnight

Dec. 9: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. to midnight

Dec. 10: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. to midnight

Dec. 11: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. to midnight

Dec. 12: 7 a.m. to midnight

Dec. 13: 7 a.m. to midnight

Dec. 14: 7 a.m. to midnight

Dec. 15: 7 a.m. to midnight

Marquis Dining Hall

Marquis Dining Hall will be available as a study space Mon., Dec. 8 through Tues., Dec. 16, providing students with a quiet and comfortable environment to focus. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please note: Marquis will be closed during the morning hours Tues., Dec. 16, but will reopen at 11:30 a.m. as a dedicated study hall area.

Williams Arts Campus

Starting Mon., Dec. 8, through Tues., Dec. 16, Williams Arts Campus (foyers of Buck Hall and 248 N. Third St.) will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

For additional hours, apply to Cindy Notaroberto for FOB access.

Feather House Conference Room 

Dec. 8: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.

Dec. 9: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 10: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 11: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 12: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 15:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 16:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Study Breaks

Mon., Dec. 1, through Fri., Dec. 5

• Finals Fairy in Skillman Library: The Finals Fairy will hide gifts for students around Skillman Library Dec. 1-5. Follow @LafayetteCollegeLibraries on Instagram and Facebook for clues.

Thurs., Dec. 4

• Lafayette Activities Forum “A Taste of Home for the Holidays” • 8 p.m. • MORE

Sun., Dec. 7

• Midnight Breakfast, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. • Marquis Hall • MORE

Mon., Dec. 8

• Enjoy Kinetic Sand, Play-Doh, and coloring books all day in Farinon Atrium.
• Paw Palooza: Destress and play with therapy dogs for an hour. 12-1 p.m. • Dyer Center, Rockwell Integrated Science Center • MORE
• Silent meditation and tea: All are welcome, and all meditation supplies are provided. 5-6:30 p.m. • Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel • MORE
• Wellness Break: The Student Wellness Initiatives Office and Office of Student Advocacy and Prevention will be sponsoring a pop-up study and wellness break. There will be a guided “Mindful Minute” (or two!) every 10 minutes over the course of the evening. 7 p.m. • First floor of Skillman Library

Tues., Dec. 9

• Find stress relief items (face masks, etc.) offered all day in Farinon Atrium.
• Silent meditation and tea: All are welcome, and all meditation supplies are provided. 7-9:30 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. • Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel • MORE
• “Shift Gears” Engineering Study Break: Are you ready to shift gears? The Engineering Division will be sponsoring a creative pop-up study break and giveaway (while supplies last) to help keep your brains and bodies fueled for finals. 7 p.m. • First floor, Skillman Library

Wed., Dec. 10

• Make bracelets and keychains all day in Farinon Atrium.
• Special Collections Bookmaking Pop-Up (all day): Need a de-stressor during finals week? Join Special Collections and College Archives in Skillman library for grab-and-go book-making throughout the day! You can make colorful mini accordion books that you can use for drawing, writing, collaging, or whatever you fancy.
• Silent meditation and tea: All are welcome, and all meditation supplies are provided. 7-9:30 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. • Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel • MORE

Thurs., Dec. 11

• De-stress and enjoy board games all day in Farinon Atrium.
• Silent meditation and tea: All are welcome, and all meditation supplies are provided. 7-9:30 a.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. • Hogg Hall Interfaith Chapel • MORE