Penn offers both a challenging and rewarding course load for its students. While some may opt to study in their dorms or apartments, sometimes, the environment can be a bit too busy with roommates or other distractions.
When books pile up, the knowledge of man isn’t the only thing you should be immersing yourself in. This is where Penn’s beautiful, scenic outdoor seating comes into play. You may want to visit the Penn Student Garden or the Penn Museum Courtyard for a study session that refreshes both the mind and the senses.
Maybe it’s too cold (Or too hot!). There’s no shame in heading indoors. There’s a reason we invented air conditioning, after all. The Levin Building and Annenburg School both provide optimal places to seek refuge from the elements. The Annenburg School, however, can be a bit full at times. If you want to study there, it would be best to go when many students are in class so you can snag a spot.
When all else fails, any of Penn’s many libraries make for great places as well. The Dentistry Library, in fact, was used as a law library in the movie Philadelphia (1993) featuring Tom Hanks.
To Provide A Concise, Final List With a Few Additional Locations:
Stephen A. Levine Building
425 S. University Avenue
Monday-Friday: 5pm-9:30pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Closed Sundays
Van Pelt Library
3420 Walnut Street
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-12am
Friday: 8:30am-9pm
Saturday:10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-12am
Biddle Law Library
3501 Sansom Street
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-11:45pm
Friday: 7:30am-7:45pm
Saturday: 9am-7:45pm
Sunday: 9am-11:45pm
Education Commons
3420 Walnut Street
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Closed Weekends
Annenburg School
3620 Walnut Street
Monday-Friday: 8am-11pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-9pm
Penn Student Garden
Philadelphia, PA 19104
