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A guide to some of the best spots to study (and snack) at È«¹ú̽»¨

Posted by Faculty of Management on April 6, 2026 in Students

Exam time is toughÌýand intense. It can feel like a slogÌýsittingÌýin the same space hour after hourÌýreviewing your notes orÌýwritingÌýpapers.ÌýOneÌýway you can lightenÌýthe moodÌýandÌýgive yourselfÌýspaceÌýis to changeÌýyourÌýspacelocation.Ìý

È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s campus is fullÌýof options, toÌýsuit every mood andÌýstyle.ÌýThereÌýareÌýspacesÌýwhereÌýyou can shutÌýa door,Ìýand othersÌýthat areÌýwideÌýopenÌýwith lots of naturalÌýlight.ÌýSomeÌýareasÌýrequireÌýsilence, others areÌý‘quiet’Ìýzones,Ìýand someÌýare meant for groupÌýwork, with lots of debate andÌýconversation. Many locationsÌýoperateÌýonÌýaÌýfirst come firstÌýserveÌýbasis, but there’s alsoÌýrooms you needÌýtoÌýbook inÌýadvance.Ìý

AndÌýifÌýyou’veÌýleft yourÌýlunch on the counter, orÌýhave a sudden urge forÌýsushi,ÌýcampusÌýcanÌýaccommodateÌýmost ofÌýyourÌýwhims andÌýdesires.ÌýSo,Ìýbreak out, broaden your horizons, get to knowÌýyour university a little bit better!

Here’sÌýyourÌýguideÌýto some of the best study spaces across campus, complete with hoursÌýandÌýamenitiesÌýclose by.Ìý

Killam Memorial Library

6225ÌýUniversity Ave

The KillamÌýmight just be theÌýmostÌýpopular study spot on campus, andÌýthat’sÌýbecause it has it all.ÌýThere’sÌýa mix of quiet floors, group study areas, and lots of seatingÌýand eating possibilities.

  • Collider (collaborativeÌýlearning space),Ìýwhere you can do group work
  • Ìýare available to book throughout the KillamÌýLibrary
  • Quiet andÌýsilent study zones
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  • Printing Services:Ìýpay withÌýDalCard

Reserve a roomÌý(myDalÌýlogin required)Ìý

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HoursÌý(check theÌýÌýfor most up-to-date hours)

  • CurrentlyÌý: 8AM – 12AM

FoodÌý(checkÌýÌýfor most recent schedules)

  • Second CupÌý(MON-FRI: 8AM-Ìý9PM)
  • SubwayÌý(MON-FRI: 8AM-7PM)
  • Bento SushiÌý(MON-FRI: 11AM-7PM)

NearbyÌýamenities

  • Snacks:ÌýNova PharmacyÌý
    6199 Coburg Rd, Halifax
    Hours:Ìý(MON-FRI:Ìý9AM-8PM, SAT: 10AM-5PM, SUN: 12PM-5PM)
  • Food: ChefÌýinÌýThe Kitchen
    1525ÌýLemarchantÌýSt, Halifax
    Hours: (MON-SUN: 8AM-9PM)
The exterior of the Killam Library, a grey concrete building.
A study space in the Killam Library, featuring a row of desks among bookshelves.

Kenneth C Rowe Management Building

6100ÌýUniversity AveÌý

The Rowe is a bright and social space, perfect for studying in groups, orÌýas anÌýindividual.ÌýEven on cloudy days the atrium is full of light, andÌýit’sÌýaÌýwide openÌýspace, so youÌýdon’tÌýfeel locked in.

  • Couches and chairs throughout the atrium
  • StudyÌýroomsÌýareÌýavailable for booking fromÌý3rdÌýto 5thÌýfloorÌýbyÌývisiting the reception in suite 4004 to bookÌýor useÌýtheÌý.
  • Richard S. Brookfield MediaÌýLoftÌýstudy area onÌýthe second floor.

Hours

  • SundayÌýtoÌýFriday: 7AM-10PM
  • Saturday: 7AM-5PM

Food

  • GreenÌýCafe (featuring “Just Us!’’ÌýCoffee)
    (MON-THURS:Ìý8AM-5PM, FRI: 8AM-1PM)
  • VendingÌýmachines

Close to

  • SnacksÌýandÌýmeals: Noggins
    6124 Cobourg Road, Halifax NS
    Hours: (MON-FRI 8AM-8PM, SAT :8AM-6PM, SUN: 9AM-5PM)
  • Fresh air andÌýa short walk: Straight down South Street to the Northwest Arm
Aerial view of the Rowe Building, a green and grey building with several windows.

Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB)

5793 University Ave

CHEB is a modern, bright (a lot of natural light) and quieter study space that’s ideal for getting into a focused mindset.

CHEB is a modern, bright (a lot of natural light) and quieter study space that’s ideal for getting into a focused mindset.

  • The CHEB offers spacious seating for individual and group study on the 2nd floor
  • in the Kellogg Library for quiet and group study
    • (myDal login required)
  • Comfortable lounge areas to relax
Outside view of the CHEB, a grey building with several windows.

Hours

  • Currently: Monday to Friday: 8:30AM-5PM
  • Check the for current hours

Food

  • Starbucks (located in Tupper Building)
    (MON-THURS: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, FRI: 7:30AM-4:00PM)
  • Vending machines
A study space in the CHEB, featuring a row of desk in a room with large windows.

Weldon Law Building & Law Library

6061 University Ave

The law building is one of the best spots on campus. It’s smaller, more focused and perfect for concentration without distractions.

Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8AM – 10PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8AM-10PM

Food

  • Brief Break Café
    (MON-THURS: 8AM-3PM, FRI 8AM-1PM)

Life Sciences Centre (LSC)

6287 Alumni Crescent

The LSC is a hidden gem, offering quiet study spaces throughout, ideal for a relaxed independent study environment away from crowds.

  • Quiet secluded study areas from 3rd to 8th floor available for booking
  • Reliable wi-fi, accessible power outlets, nearby washrooms, and elevator access to upper floors
  • Offers a mix of individual desks, window seating and casual lounge areas for both focused and relaxed study

Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM
  • Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED

FoodÌý(checkÌýÌýfor most recent schedules)

  • Tim Hortons
    (MON-THURS: 7:30AM-5PM, FRI 7:30-4PM)
  • Zoca
    (MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)
  • Footlong
    (MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)
    Pizza Pizza
    (MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)
  • Grille Works (MON-THURS: 8AM-4PM, FRI: 8AM-3PM)

Goldberg Computer Science Building

6050 University Avenue

Goldberg is a versatile study spot that offers a balance of quiet and collaborative spaces. It’s a great choice for longer study sessions, with reliable wi-fi, computer access through the learning centre, and plenty of workspaces to choose from.

  • Desk workstations with laptop computer hook-ups from 2nd to 4th floor
  • Learning Centre room and computer workstations
  • Quiet study areas on all floors

Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8AM-9PM
  • Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED

Food

  • Ground Zero
    (MON-THURS: 8AM-3PM, FRI 8AM-1PM)
  • Vending machines
Front of the Goldberg building, grey with trees outside.