Study Carrels and Lockers

  • Study carrels are assigned each fall for the entire academic year

    • Sawyer and Schow have a combined 196 carrels
    • Seniors writing a thesis may register for a carrel on the first day of carrel registration
    • All seniors, juniors writing a thesis, and students working on special research projects may register for a carrel on the second day of carrel registration
    • Carrels are assigned at the Sawyer Circulation Desk and the Schow Services Desk
    • Some carrels have lockers for personal belongings
    • All library materials kept at carrels must be checked out
    • Borrowed equipment (laptops, chargers, headphones, etc.) should not be left unattended

    When can I register for a carrel?

    Carrels are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If sleeping on a cold hard floor to better your chances of getting the carrel you want is your thing, go for it!

    • Doors will open at 8 a.m. Monday, September 9th. We suggest you come with a few preferred carrel options in case your first or second choice is unavailable.
    • Seniors, juniors writing a thesis, and students working on special research projects may request a carrel on Tuesday, September 10th.
  • Lockers are assigned for the entire academic year or the summer months.

      • Available to all patrons
      • Assigned at the Sawyer Circulation Desk
      • Used to store personal items only. Library materials may never be kept in lockers - use an assigned carrel instead.
      • Available to all patrons
      • Assigned at the Schow Services Desk