Coffman Study Locations
Looking for a study space in St. Paul?
Students ask for five things when they are looking for study spaces: comfort, quiet, safety and security, technology access, and proximity to food and beverages. If you need a place to study that has all of these things, take a look at these lounge and study spaces.
Goldy's Gameroom
Need background noise while you study? Goldy’s Gameroom offers music, a food bar, and tables & chairs for studying.
Computer Lab (External Link.)
If you need a computer to study, the computer lab (External Link.) will be perfect. They have Macs and Windows PCs, along with tables and couches.
The Whole
When it is not being used for concerts, The Whole is open for public study space. There are many tables and couches, which makes it perfect for your personal or group study needs.
Outside Goldy's and Near the Escalator
This study location has chairs and couches that can be used for studying. Vending nearby.
The Ground Floor Main Study Area
Located on the ground floor behind the escalator, this space has a plethora of chairs, tables and couches. This space is near the Minnesota Marketplace if you need food while you study.
The UDS Cafeteria
This area is located at the back of the Minnesota Marketplace. It has plenty of tables and chairs.
The Cube
Located at the west end of the ground floor, this space has tables and couches for studying and is located next to Starbucks, the Post Office, and the Gopher Express convenience store.
Commuter Lounge
Located on the east end of the building near Jamba Juice, this space has. computer kiosks, bus schedules, a plasma TV, and vending area with a microwave. This location also has an abundance of seating and table space.
Commuter Quiet Study Lounge
This study area is located inside the Commuter Lounge. It is a secluded room for quiet study.
The East and West Fireplace Lounges
The lounges contain comfortable leather couches and chairs and are great for quiet study or group projects. In the winter, this is a great place to nap and lounge near the warmth of a fire. Vending nearby.
The Fountain Terrace
Located at the south end of Coffman, this is a great outdoor study space during the warmer months. Sit on the edge of the Pietro Tacca fountain or on one of the terrace's many tables or benches.
Second Floor
All of the student organizations listed allow for students to come in and use their offices while their members are present. They do ask that students are respectful of their facilities.
The Commons Area between room 202 and 204
This area is off the middle of the main hallway. It has chairs and tables for students to use.
The East and West Lounges
The second floor has two small study lounges in its back corners. These lounges overlook the First Floor and they have comfortable leather booths for students to study in.
The Front and Back Hallways
There is plenty of seating and table space in the two main hallways on the second floor.
Asian-American Student Union in room 219
This study location is open to all University of Minnesota students during ASU's office hours.
Commuter Connection in room 236
This student group has study and social space available to all commuter students.
Disabled Student Cultural Center in room 203
This study location is open to all students. Along with a general study space, this location also has two computers that can be used by students.
Graduate and Professional Student Association in room 234
GAPSA has a lounge that is open to all Graduate School, Education and Human Development, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Vet. Med, Medical School, Mortuary Science, Law, Carlson MBA and Medical Technology students. This space has couches, chairs, cable television, a computer, a microwave and a refrigerator that students are welcome to use during office hours.
La Raza Student Cultural Center in room 211
La Raza is open to all students who need a study refuge. Its study space has three computers (one that is connected to the internet) and a printer that can be used during their office hours.
Queer Student Cultural Center in room 205
The QSCC has study space and two computers that can be used by the public. The QSCC is a designated "safe space" for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied students. All people who use this space are to be respected.
Women's Student Activist Collective in room 202
All students are welcome to study in this location during office hours.
Main Hallway
The main hallway on the third floor has many comfortable leather chairs that are perfect for reading. Vending nearby.
The Mississippi Lounge
With views of the Mississippi River and Fountain Terrace, this lounge is a wonderful place to study. When not reserved for a private event, this location is open to all students. Vending nearby.
