Drop-in study spaces on campus

We want you to find and enjoy a suitable study space on campus. Check this page for an updated list of available study spaces and simply drop in, no bookings required.

Parkville campus

Informal study spaces at the Parkville campus includes libraries and areas in buildings where there are chairs/tables/couches available for students to undertake quiet study. These spaces are not bookable, but students can use them for online activities, whilst on campus.

Library

Drop-in study spaces 

Suitable for silent study

The following spaces are suitable for silent study only. If you will need to speak or participate in online classes, please refer to the list of 'Suitable for participatory study' spaces.

BuildingRoomsTime available
Alan Gilbert G02, G26 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
FBE Building 215, 227 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
The Spot 1007, 1009, 1012, 1015, 2021, 2021A, 2021B, 2021C, 2021D, 2021E, 3016, 3016A, 3016B, 3016C, 3016D, 3016E, 6017, 6017A, 6017B, 6017C, 6017D, 6017E Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Glyn Davis 134, 207A, 230, 242, 248, 319, 413A Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Kwong Lee Dow G08 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm

Suitable for participatory study

The following spaces are suitable for study that may require students to speak.

BuildingRoomsTime available
Kwong Lee Dow 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 201B, 201C, 424B, 512, 515 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
100 Leicester Street 103 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Arts West (North Wing) 104, 192, 203, 251, 292, 302, 351, 451, 493 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Arts West (West Wing) G04, G14, 201, 206 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Old Arts 207A, 210A Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Glyn Davis 229, 247, 319A Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Western Edge Biosciences B101A, B101B, B102, 101, 102, 129, 129A, 201A, 201B, 201C, G01, G02, G06, G06A, G06B, G07, G10 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
FBE Building 222, 223, 224, 225, 226Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Eastern Resource Centre (171)900 study spaces throughout entire buildingView hours
Arts and Culture Building (159)Study Spaces:
Level 1: 112, 113 and 123.
Level 2: 201, 222, EXT201.
Level 3: 301, 325, EXT 302, EXT 303
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Student Pavilion (162)Study Spaces:
Level 2: 205, 206, 201.
Level 3: 301, 302, 303, 306.
Level 4: 401, 406, EXT 402 (terraces)
Mon–Fri: 8am–9pm
Sat–Sun: 9am–8pm

Southbank campus

Informal study spaces at the Southbank campus includes libraries and areas in buildings where there are chairs/tables/couches available for students to undertake quiet study. These spaces are not bookable but students can use them for online activities, whilst on campus.  

Campus Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 7am-11pm
Sunday, 9am-9pm

Computer labs

Computer labs can be used as informal study spaces at the Southbank campus only when they are not booked for classes.

To view when computer labs are free see the “Informal Study Spaces” location group in ASIMUT.

Drop-in study spaces

Suitable for silent study

The following spaces are suitable for silent study only. If you will need to speak or participate in online classes, please refer to the list of 'Suitable for participatory study' spaces.

BuildingRoomsTime available
Performing Arts Dodds Street G11 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm
Ian Potter Southbank Centre 214, 230, 330, 730, 830 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm

Suitable for participatory study

The following spaces are suitable for study that may require students to speak.

BuildingRoomsTime available
Ian Potter Southbank Centre 430, 530, 630 Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm

Student Pavilion

The state-of-the-art Student Pavilion is designed to be a home away from home on campus. Private study spaces, tables and lounges with USB and power outlets are available throughout the building.

Two rooms for meetings and workshops are available to book on Level 2. These rooms have dimmable lighting and blinds and have a capacity of 20 per room.

Student Pavilion 
Building 162, Monash Road

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The Arts and Cultural Building

A vibrant cultural hub with many informal study spaces and chill out zones. Spanning across four levels, there are plenty of stools, tables, benches and couches available for individual or group study. There are even landscaped balconies with outdoor seating for those who prefer to study in the fresh air. With USB and power outlets generously located throughout the building, you can study in style in the Arts and Cultural Building!

Arts and Cultural Building
Building 159, Monash Road
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