Five awesome quiet study spots on campus, from five students

March 4, 2025

by Kumiko Juker

WWU Communications intern

We reached out to several WWU students to get their advice on where the best place to hunker down for class work is across campus. Hover your mouse over each to find the location.

Here’s what they had to say:

The Interdisciplinary Science building

Modern lounge area overlooking a sports field. Grey seating, small table, and a view through large windows. Polished concrete floor.

The ISB was the spot for Ellie Carney, an Environmental Science major from Boise, Idaho.

Wilson Library, third floor, by the sociology books

Study room with two tables, orange chairs, and windows showing a tree and buildings. Simple, light-colored interior.

“There’s one table I’ve been going to since my first fall quarter. It’s quiet in the morning, and you can watch the leaves change color, fall, and grow back on the branches that move across the window.” – Madeleine Bordenet, Snoqualmie

Environmental Science building, third floor

A cozy indoor seating area with lush plants, wooden benches, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

“It's called Flora Corner. It's a well-lit little corner with lots of big plants.” – Anika Erickson, Sociology, Anchorage, Alaska

Wilson Library, fifth floor

A quiet study carrel with a wood desk and chair overlooks a water view. A red abstract sculpture is visible outside the window.

“In the cubbies, because it’s real quiet and has a good view of the bay so it’s not so draining.” – Scott Leitner, English Literature, Tri-Cities

The Academic West window seats

A patterned armchair sits by a large window overlooking a university campus. Trees and buildings are visible beyond the glass.

The Academic West window seats are the primo study locale for Willow Heidt, an Urban Planning major from Seabeck.