University Libraries
Students sitting in study room in Graduate Student Commons at Waldo Library.

Study Rooms

Our study rooms are available to all current Western Michigan University students. Whether you need a quiet room to study on your own or a room to meet with a group, we have spaces to fit your needs.

Group study rooms (2-10 people)

We have seven group study rooms at Waldo Library for groups of two or more. These study rooms can be reserved online for up to 4 hours, 14 days in advance, or in person at the service desk in the first-floor lobby. Group room keys should be checked out at the service desk. A valid Bronco Card must be presented to access these study rooms.

Additional time may be given if there are no other scheduled reservations. Requests for additional time may be made 30 minutes before the end of a reservation.

All group study rooms feature tables, chairs and whiteboards. Ask for markers for the whiteboards at the service desk. Some rooms have large monitors or projectors you can use with your laptop. Cables and adapters are available in the rooms or for checkout.

Reserve a group study room
Library/room nameRoom locationMaximum capacityFeatures
Waldo, Room 0152-1Lower level, across from central staircase10Large monitor
Waldo, Room 0152-2Lower level, across from central staircase6Large monitor
Waldo, Room 0152-3Lower level, across from central staircase6 
Waldo, Room 0152-4Lower level, across from central staircase. Entrance is through Group Study Room 3.6 
Waldo, Room 2027Second floor, center of the building11Large monitor
Waldo, Room 2028Second floor, center of the building13 
Waldo, Room 2034Second floor, center of the building6Large monitor
  • Your group study room may be reassigned if you are more than 15 minutes late for your reserved time.
  • All keys must be returned no less than 1 hour before the library closes. You will be charged a $42 fee if you lose the room key.
  • You are responsible for reimbursing the Libraries for any damage occurring during your time in the room.
  • Noise levels must be low enough so that other library patrons, including those in other group study rooms, are not disturbed.
  • No items may be put on or in front of the windows of the group study rooms.
  • You must comply with all public address announcements while in a group study room.
  • Do not leave any material(s) in the group study rooms.

Individual study rooms (1 person)

When you need a quiet place to study, we have 23 individual study rooms at Waldo Library that you can use. Individual study rooms are ideal for quiet reading and distraction-free activities. Reserve one of our web conference rooms if you need a space to listen to a lecture, collaborate with a small group, or talk out loud during an online interview.

Individual study rooms can be reserved online for up to 4 hours, 14 days in advance, or in person at the service desk in the first-floor lobby. Individual room keys should be checked out at the service desk. A valid Bronco Card must be presented to access these study rooms.

Additional time may be given if there are no other scheduled reservations. Requests for additional time may be made 30 minutes before the end of a reservation.

All individual study rooms are equipped with a desk, chair and whiteboard. The walls between the study rooms and the hallway are open at the top. Please be aware that sound travels, and people in nearby spaces may be able to hear you.

Reserve an individual study room
Library/room nameRoom location
Waldo, Room 3046 Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3047Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3048Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3049Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3050Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3051Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3052Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3053Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3054Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3055Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3056Third floor, center of the building, adjacent to the Graduate Student Commons
Waldo, Room 3057Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3058Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3059Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3060Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3061Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3062Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3063Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3064Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3065Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3066Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3067Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
Waldo, Room 3068Third floor, center of the building, along the south wall
  • Your individual study room may be reassigned if you are more than 15 minutes late for your reserved time.
  • All keys must be returned no later than 1 hour before the library closes. You will be charged a $42 fee if you lose the room key.
  • You are responsible for reimbursing the Libraries for any damage occurring during your time in the room.
  • Noise levels must be low enough so that other library patrons, including those in other individual study rooms, are not disturbed.
  • No items may be put on or in front of the windows of the individual study rooms.
  • You must comply with all public address announcements while in an individual study room.
  • Do not leave any material(s) in the individual study rooms.

Web conference rooms (1-4 people)

We have six web conference rooms at Waldo Library available for online interviews, online or hybrid classes, or small group (up to 4 people) meetings. These conference rooms can be reserved online for up to 4 hours, 14 days in advance, or in person at the service desk in the first-floor lobby. Conference room keys should be checked out at the service desk. A valid Bronco Card must be presented to access these conference rooms.

Additional time can be given if there are no other scheduled reservations. Requests for additional time may be made 30 minutes before the end of a reservation.

All web conference rooms are equipped with a monitor, webcam, whiteboard, table and four chairs. Technical support may be limited after 5 p.m. on weekdays and during all weekend hours.

Reserve a web conference room
Library/room nameRoom locationMaximum capacityFeatures
Waldo, Room 1008First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
Waldo, Room 1009First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
Waldo, Room 1010First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
Waldo, Room 1011First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
Waldo, Room 1012First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
Waldo, Room 1013First floor, take a right at the lobby and look for room along the red wall on the right4Large monitor, webcam
  • Your web conference room may be reassigned if you are more than 15 minutes late for your reserved time.
  • All keys must be returned no less than 1 hour before the library closes. You will be charged a $42 fee if you lose the room key.
  • You are responsible for reimbursing the Libraries for any damage occurring during your time in the room.
  • Noise levels must be low enough so that other library patrons, including those in other web conference rooms, are not disturbed.
  • No items may be put on or in front of the windows of the web conference rooms.
  • You must comply with all public address announcements while in a web conference room.
  • Do not leave any material(s) in the web conference rooms.

Open study rooms

We have four study rooms in the Graduate Student Commons at Waldo Library for graduate students. These open study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis only during library hours. These rooms cannot be reserved ahead of time.

Library/room nameRoom locationMaximum capacityFeatures
Waldo, Graduate Student Commons Room 1Third floor, inside Graduate Student Commons, to the right4Large monitor
Waldo, Graduate Student Commons Room 2Third floor, inside Graduate Student Commons, to the right4 
Waldo, Graduate Student Commons Room 3Third floor, inside Graduate Student Commons, to the back on the right4 
Waldo, Graduate Student Commons Room 4Third floor, inside Graduate Student Commons, to the back on the right4Large monitor
  • You must comply with the University Libraries Personal Conduct Policy while in an open study room or other library space.
  • Noise levels must be low enough so that other library patrons, including those in other study rooms, are not disturbed.
  • No items may be put on or in front of the windows of the open study rooms.
  • You must comply with all public address announcements while in an open study room.
  • Do not leave any material(s) or personal items in an open study room unattended. Open study rooms can not be locked and University Libraries is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • You must vacate the room when the library closes for the day.

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