UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDY SPACES
http://uunions.umich.edu/relax/study
The Unions offer a variety of places to study and relax to match the environment that you are
looking for. There are quiet study rooms, group gathering areas, computer stations, outdoor
areas and plenty of nooks with comfortable chairs or couches. All of the buildings have wireless
connectivity for you to use your laptop. Each of the buildings also provides computer stations for
you to be able to log into for free with your Kerberos password.
At the Michigan Union (MU), whether you choose quiet or group, outdoors or in, you will have
convenient access to many cafes and restaurants to keep you fueled, plus Barnes & Noble
bookstore for any supplies. The Michigan League (ML) provides a great place in the center of
campus to study before class, check e-mail, stop by U-go's Express or gather with friends at
Beanster's Coffee Shop or in the Underground. Pierpont Commons (PC) on North Campus is a
bright spot that offers a variety of lounges with easy access to 8 eateries, a Barnes & Noble
bookstore, and U-go's for grab 'n go snacks.
Study Areas and Features
Setting Features
Study/Relax Areas
Art Lounge - MU
Beanster's - ML
Billiards & Games Room - MU
Common's Café - PC
Courtyard Garden - ML
Cyber Lounge - ML
Leonardo's - PC
Patio - MU
Patio - PC
Piano Lounge - PC
Reading & Study Lounge - MU
Recreation Area - PC
The MUG - MU
The Tap Room - MU
Group
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Individual
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Quiet
X
X*
X
Laptop Accessible
X
X
X;
X
Indoors
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
*area is not quiet during meal hours (Monday - Friday, 11am-2pm
24-Hour Cafes in the Shapiro and Duderstadt Libraries
• Bert's Cafe in the Shapiro Undergraduate Library and Mujo Cafe in the Duderstadt
Library are open 24 hours Sunday through Wednesday nights! Read more
about this here: https://csg.umich.edu/executive-branch/executivecommittee/press-releases/mujo-cafe-dude-join-berts-ugli-24-hr-cafe
• Duderstadt Center
AKA "The Dude" is located on North Campus. This is a huge building that has many places to
study - Phone: 734-763-3266
• Shapiro Undergraduate Library (UGLi) - Phone: 734-764–7490
http://campusinfo.umich.edu/article/places-study
• The Michigan Union Grill (MUG)
The eating area on the ground floor of the Michigan Union offers a place to eat and study at the
same time.
• Michigan Union Study Lounges
The Art Lounge and Study Lounge are located on the first floor next to Campus Information.
• Law Library
The Reading Room is a very quiet place to study and is open to anyone.
Phone: 734-764-9324
• Hatcher Graduate Library
The Reading Room is located on the second floor of the building and there are individual study
rooms throughout the building
Phone: 734-764–0400
• Pierpont Commmons
Cafeteria — from the front entrance, walk past the information site, up a few stairs, and turn
right.
• Fine Arts Library
Phone: 734-764–5404
MAP - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Interactive Campus Map
Central Campus Map (printable):
http://campusinfo.umich.edu/files/campusinfo/field/image/central-campus-map.png