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Hello, Huskies!
Are you a currently enrolled student this quarter and looking for spots at UW Tacoma to study? Please read on for options.
If you are reserving space on behalf of a registered student organization (RSO), click here. If you are faculty or staff, click here.
This video showcases well-known spots on campus to study and hangout. Kudos to staff in Student Affairs and Marketing & Creative Services.
Space Options
There are study spaces on campus that may be reserved ahead of use. Click the button below to see all options available for reservations through the 25Live application.
Husky ID Card
Your Husky Card is your key to access campus buildings. Learn how to obtain a Husky ID Card if you are a new student or if your Husky Card is more than four years old.
Ready to Reserve Space?
First, complete the brief online tutorial.
The tutorial goes over how to use the 25Live reservation system and provides an overview of the space use guidelines. It should take no more than 3 minutes to complete and includes a how-to video (2 min 49 sec).
If you are a MEDEX student, you will not be able to log into the training system. Please email uwtrooms@uw.edu instead for access to 25live. Thank you for your understanding.
Use the links below to access the 25Live reservation system:
If you are seeing "restricted" space options, please complete the online tutorial (above).
Study Space Use Guidelines
Space reservations that do not follow these guidelines are subject to cancellation:
- Students are eligible for access to this system during quarters that they are active and enrolled in classes.
- Study session reservations can be made up to 3 weeks in advance, starting on the first day of the quarter through the last day of finals week. Space is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Each reservation can be a max of 120 minutes.
- Do not move furniture in or out of space.
- No eating or drinking allowed.
- Wipe down high-touch surfaces (table, chair) before and after use with supplied alcohol swipes.
- Do not leave belongings unattended. UW Tacoma is not responsible for loss or damage. Unattended valuables will be turned over to Campus Safety.
- At the end of your study session reservation, please remember to:
- Reset space to original configuration, if furniture was shifted around
- Erase any whiteboards or glassboards
- Dispose of all waste in corridor receptacles
- Log-off the computers or turn off the lights, if applicable to the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please send an email to the Office of the Registrar at uwtrooms@uw.edu.
You may be seeing the “restricted” message because...
- You haven’t completed training yet, or
- The spaces are not available to students. Examples include classrooms, event spaces and certain conference rooms that are prioritized for staff/faculty/RSO meetings and events.
First, complete the required tutorial by clicking the button above labeled, "START FIRST TIME USER TRAINING." It will take you to another online website where you log in with your UW NetID (purple button located in the center of the website). Make sure you select the training for students. It should not take more than 3 minutes to complete.
When finished, you must restart your internet browser and then go back to this website (tacoma.uw.edu/study). Restarting your internet browser is important, as this step resets your access in the 25Live system. When you click the button titled "SUBMIT A NEW RESERVATION" you will see all the space options, as described in the training video.
If you continue to run into issues, please send an email to uwtrooms@uw.edu.
If the room you are looking for is located in the Snoqualmie building or Tioga Library Building, please use the library room reservation system. Scroll down or click here for more information.
Click here to view space options available to students through 25Live Express Scheduling. It is important to note that not all campus spaces, including classrooms, event spaces and certain conference rooms, are available for students to schedule for their study sessions. If you have any questions, contact uwtrooms@uw.edu.
The 25Live application was updated on June 16, 2021 for UW students. If you would like a refresher, please watch the updated tutorial video.
When operations are suspended, classes are not held, administrative offices are closed and events and activities are cancelled. This means your study session reservation is also cancelled.
View the map on the Campus Safety website to ensure the door you are trying to enter is accessible.
If you discover building access issues while on campus, Student Ambassadors may be on-site to immediately assist with building access, or call Campus Safety at 253-692-4416 (non-emergency).
If your study session reservation falls during break weeks, you will need to call Campus Safety for access at 253-692-4416 (non-emergency).
Access to 25live disables during the quarters that students are not taking classes. Students may re-establish their account by completing the Student User Training again.
Library Group Study Rooms
The SNO Study Rooms are now open and can be reserved online. Please click here to reserve a space in the Snoqualmie Building.
If you have any questions about these spaces, please email taclib@uw.edu.
Center for Equity & Inclusion Study Rooms
There are study spaces located in the Center of Equity and Inclusion in the Snoqualmie Building. Make your reservations at the CEI front desk in SNO 150 or email uwtcei@uw.edu.
All rooms are fully equipped with computer and A/V.
| Room Number | Max Seating Capacity |
|---|---|
| SNO 139 | 16 |
| SNO 150A | 14 |
Non-Reservable Study Spaces
The table below shows spaces on campus you can study at without a reservation. All spaces are first-come, first serve. Photos coming soon...
| Photo | Space Description | Seating Capacity | Building Name | Location Description | Space Type | Noise Level | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Floor Study Area | 5 | Birmingham Block (BB) | BB, 1st Floor near BB 104 Classroom | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Student Lounge | 20 | Birmingham Hay & Seed (BHS) | BHS, 1st Floor behind BHS 104 facing Pac Ave | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Study Area | 4 | Birmingham Hay & Seed (BHS) | BHS, 1st Floor behind BHS 104 facing Pac Ave | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| Dawg House Student Lounge | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 1st Floor | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | |||
| 1st Floor Lobby Study Area | 5 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 1st Floor near Elevator and across MAT 151 | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Artwork Study Area | 8 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 1st Floor near MAT 103 Office of Student Life | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Ramp Study Area | 5 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 2nd Floor by Ramp and Elevator | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor South Study Area | 12 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 2nd Floor by MAT 213 First Gen Office | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Study Area | 8 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 3rd Floor off Elevator | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Ramp Study Area | 2 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 1st Floor by Ramp and Elevator | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Study Alcove | 5 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 2nd Floor by Elevator and Stair | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 2nd Floor North Hallway | 4 | Mattress Factory (MAT) | MAT, 2nd Floor by MAT 253 Registrar Office | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Alcove | 2 | McDonald Smith (MDS) | MDS, 2nd Floor off Hallway near CP | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Alcove | 2 | McDonald Smith (MDS) | MDS, 3rd Floor off Hallway near CP | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Study Alcove | 2 | McDonald Smith (MDS) | MDS, 1st Floor off Hallway near CP | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Table & Benches | 5 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 2nd Floor near JOY 215 Classroom | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Study Area | 16 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 1st Floor across JOY 105/106 Classrooms | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| Ground Floor Hallway Benches | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, Ground Floor | open space | Chatter | |||
| 2nd Floor Study Area | 16 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 2nd Floor across JOY 206/207 Classrooms | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor South Study Alcove | 8 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 2nd Floor by Main Stair | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Study Alcove | 7 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 1st Floor off Main Entrance | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Lobby Study Area | 14 | Russell T. Joy (JOY) | JOY, 1st Floor Lobby | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Lobby Study Area | 2 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP, 1st Floor Main Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Lounge Seating | 3 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP, 2nd Floor Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Atrium Study Area | 9 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP, 3rd Floor Atrium | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Benches | 4 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP 1st Floor Hallway near MDS, by CP 123 Office | open space, lounge, study area | Low hum | ||
| 1st Floor Benches | 4 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP 1st Floor Alcove off Main Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Study Area | 10 | Cherry Parkes (CP) | CP, 3rd Floor across from CP 324 Breakouts | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets, Whiteboards | |
| 1st Floor Study Area | 22 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 1st Floor Hallway | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Study Area | 24 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 2nd Floor Hallway | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Lounge Seating | 2 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 2nd Floor Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Study Area | 4 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 3rd Floor by Restrooms | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 4th Floor Lounge Seating | 2 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 4th Floor outside DOU 401 | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 4th Floor Stair Landing | 2 | Dougan (DOU) | DOU, 4th Floor Stair Landing | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Study Area | 3 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 2nd Floor by GWP 212 Classroom | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 1st Floor Study Area | 9 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 1st Floor by Main Stair | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Lounge Seating | 4 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 3rd Floor near GWP 320 Dawn Lucien Meeting Room | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Elevator Lounge | 3 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 3rd Floor off Elevator | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 3rd Floor Terrace Study Area | 20 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 3rd Floor by GWP 320 Dawn Lucien Meeting Room | study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 2nd Floor Study Area | 8 | Garretson Woodruff & Pratt (GWP) | GWP, 2nd Floor by GWP 220 Classroom | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 1st Floor Study Area | 12 | Pinkerton (PNK) | PNK, 1st Floor Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 2nd Floor Study Area | 16 | Pinkerton (PNK) | PNK, 2nd Floor | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Study Area | 8 | Pinkerton (PNK) | PNK, 3rd Floor | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Hallway | Science (SCI) | SCI, 3rd Floor Hallway | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | |||
| 2nd Floor Hallway | Science (SCI) | SCI, 2nd Floor Hallway | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | |||
| 1st Floor Main Hallway | Science (SCI) | SCI, 1st Floor | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | |||
| 1st Floor Stair Alcove Benches | 4 | Science (SCI) | SCI, 1st Floor by Stair Elevator near TPS | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor North Hallway | 7 | Science (SCI) | SCI, 1st Floor Hallway outside SCI 137 Lab | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 3rd Floor Lobby | 8 | Walsh Gardner (WG) | WG, 3rd Floor Elevator Lobby | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Displays, Outlets | |
| 2nd Floor Lobby | 2 | Walsh Gardner (WG) | WG, 2nd Floor Elevator Lobby | open space, lounge | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 1st Floor Atrium Study Area | West Coast Grocery (WCG) | WCG, 1st Floor by West Coast Grocery, WCG 105 | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Computers, Printing | ||
| 2nd Floor Balcony Bar | 3 | William W. Phillip Hall (WPH) | WPH, 2nd Floor by Elevator | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor North Balcony | 2 | University Y Student Center (UWY) | UWY, 3rd Floor by Running Track and Restrooms | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Open Area | University Y Student Center (UWY) | UWY, 1st Floor | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | |||
| 2nd Floor Elevator Lobby | 11 | University Y Student Center (UWY) | UWY, 2nd Floor by Elevator and Rock Wall | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| UWY Game Room | University Y Student Center (UWY) | UWY, 2nd Floor by Restrooms | open space, lounge, study area | ||||
| 2nd Floor South Balcony | 3 | University Y Student Center (UWY) | UWY, 2nd Floor Balcony across Rock Wall | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 1st Floor Study Alcove | 4 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 1st Floor by Center Main Stair | open space, study area | Chatter | Whiteboards | |
| 1st Floor South Lobby Study Area | 5 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 1st Floor by TPS 110 Port of Tacoma Meeting Room | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 2nd Floor Booths | 8 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 2nd Floor Open Area | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Booths | 8 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 3rd Floor Open Area | open space, study area | Chatter | Outlets | |
| 2nd Floor Lounge | 2 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 2nd Floor Open Area | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Lounge | 2 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 3rd Floor Open Area | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | ||
| Ground Lobby | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, Ground Floor Open Area | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Outlets | ||
| 1st Floor North Lobby Study Area | 10 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 1st Floor Top of Main Stair | open space, lounge, study area | Chatter | Whiteboards | |
| 2nd Floor Center Open Area | 4 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 2nd Floor Center Open Area | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| 3rd Floor Center Open Area | 4 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, 3rd Floor Center Open Area | open space, study area | Chatter | ||
| Ground Floor South Hallway | 6 | Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) | TPS, Ground Floor Bottom of Main Stair | open space, study area | Chatter |