Study Spots on Campus

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With the end of the semester quickly approaching, the focus is on exams and studying up for the end of the semester assignments and projects. The blog team wanted to share our favorite study spots on campus as inspiration.

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science - CHAS

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science, AKA Chaney, is the perfect spot to study with friends or work with groups. There are plenty of large tables spread around all four levels of the lab-based science building. The walls of the building are covered in white boards, making it easy to scribble things down all around you to help you with your studying. With plenty of windows to let natural light in, it is the perfect spot to stop if you know you are going to strap in for a long study session.

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science

Philip E. Nelson Hall of Food Science - NLSN

Nelson Hall is a great spot to stop in at if you need uninterrupted focus for studying. There are plenty of alcoves and smaller tables throughout the building making it conducive for solo studying. I love studying here when I have an hour or two between classes because it is right in the middle of campus and I know there will always be an open table so I do not have to waste time searching for one. An added bonus is that sometimes you can smell the food the food science students are cooking up in the lab, and it always smells delicious.

Agricultural and Biological Engineering - ABE

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering building is located on the south side of campus near Agriculture Mall and especially pleasant to study at on sunny days with the natural light through the windows. There are individual chairs and longer elevated tables for group or individual work – I like standing there while studying if I’ve been sitting a while for classes or if I need to spread out a lot of books or notes. The campus Java House is also located within the main open floor plan and takes Dining Dollars and credit/debit cards for coffee and snacks 7:30 am - 5:00 pm during the school year. ABE is a bit on the more social and bustling side, particularly at midday, but definitely not unconducive to studying unless you’re starting challenging material from scratch.

Meredith South Study Room

Jerry S. Rawls Hall - RAWL

Jerry S. Rawls Hall, commonly Rawls or RAWL on a map, is on the south east side of campus across from the State Street University Book Store. There are four stories to Rawls – the majority of group study tables are on the second floor and individual seats are scattered around all floors including a long stretch on the main floor facing the street. The second through fourth floors feature a large window facing the Union and the flux of pedestrian traffic. Rawls is particularly desirable for night time studying as the majority of the lights stay on as long as you are in the building before it locks. Additionally, you can grab any food or supplies you need at one of the restaurants, grocery, or convenience stores located in the Chauncey area. Rawls is also connected to the Krannert building by a walkway on the fourth floor.

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Library - HSSE

The Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Library (known as HSSE) is located in Stewart Hall near Memorial Mall and the Purdue Memorial Union building. HSSE is a three floor library that contains areas for collaboration, individual study, and group study. The library was redone in the past 2 years and has computers and printers (both with color and black and white capabilities). The library is open weekdays from 8am to midnight and has study rooms that are available for booking on the Purdue Libraries website or on a first-come-first-serve basis. HSSE is a great location to hunker down and study up for exams, group projects, or just regular homework. Its centralized location also makes it a great location as well for between classes.

The Union

Wilmeth Active Learning Center - WALC

The Wilmeth Active Learning Center (known as WALC) is located at the very center of campus between the Engineering Mall and Memorial Mall. WALC contains various computer areas, the Library of Engineering and Science, and the Knowledge Lab. WALC contains various classrooms and common study areas on the basement, first, and second floors. The Quiet Reading Room and Library of Engineering and Science are great areas for studying if you are someone who likes quiet workplaces. The rest of the building has communal areas for studying and has printers for student use on several floors. WALC also contains Au Bon Pain, a cafe where students can use dining dollars to buy coffee drinks, hot sandwiches, soups, and baked goods.


With buildings on campus that offer access at late times, these recommendations can get you out of your dorm and into a space with whatever studying environment works best for you. Good luck studying and Boiler Up!

Lily Brodzinski ChE '25, Madison Meunier ChE '27, and Natalie Anderson IE '27

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