Where and When to Study

Updated: December 2, 2024

One of the most important things an incoming student might benefit from knowing is where and how to study. We know that amidst all your social activities and time spent with friends, you will also be studying hard, so here are some of the best study locations at DBU.

The Library

It may seem too obvious to list, but the DBU library is one of the best places to study on campus. You have tons of chairs, tables, books, WiFi, and the library staff to help answer just about any question you might have. Plus, you have a couple of eating options just steps away, and the Computer Lab.

DBU Coffeehouse

When studying on campus, the DBU Coffeehouse is a frequent go-to. Grab a cup of joe and nab a study room or quiet corner to crank out those assignments.

The Union

If you need to combine study with a bit of food, try grabbing a burger at the Union. There are great booths for group or individual study, and you can’t beat the meal!

Dorm Study Rooms

In each dorm, there are study rooms that allow you the most close and convenient study spaces. Grab a group of friends and take it to the study rooms! And for the gals, the fourth floor of Spence is a must!

The Sellar

Many of your freshman-year study moments will likely be spent in the back booths of The Sellar because you’ll find that it is a unique study space with vending machines and ping-pong tables, which make for great study breaks.

Ford Villiage Study Rooms

If you live in or near Ford Village, the Ford Village Library, located on the first floor of Ford Hall, is a convenient place to study. Here, you have access to a printer for assignments, and with it being further away from most buildings on campus, its location makes it a much calmer and quieter setting for studying.

Outside

On campus, there are many calm seating areas outside that students are free to use as study areas. Finding a bench, a gazebo, a picnic table, or anywhere really to sit down and study is easy!

Horner Hall

Head into Horner Hall, where tucked underneath the stairs are several seats where you can sit and study. If you want to mix things up, head to the top of the stairs, where there are more chairs students can sit in for studying. For the most part, Horner Hall is library quiet except for when someone is playing wonderful music on the piano, or DBU students are preparing for a music event put on by the College of Fine Arts.

International Center

Over in the International Center, DBU students can gather around tables to study. The International Center is a great spot to meet for group projects. The International Center is also a great way to meet fellow international classmates and learn about their culture.

The Patriot Café

Head over to the Patriot Café and grab a table for your study session. The Patriot Café, home to DBU's Chick-fil-A, is located in the Mahler Student Center and is a great spot on campus for studying as a group.

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Though it’s important to know where to study, it’s just as important to know how to study. Here are a few quick tips to encourage your study habits:

Group Study Sessions

It’s fun to live in a community like DBU because group study sessions are easily accessible. Not only are you able to be around people you love, but you’re also studying and getting things done.

Quizlet

Quizlet is a college student’s best friend, and we understand why. It provides online and personalized notecards, learning games, and practice tests to get you prepared for any upcoming assignments.

Tutoring Center

If you are not understanding a class or concept well, head over to the tutoring center. DBU provides free tutoring for any enrolled student. You will be placed with a personal tutor who is well-versed in the subject you need help in!