New spaces open on campus for students

This article was updated Oct. 12 to clarify information on the library’s extended hours.

New spaces are open on campus for McMaster students to eat, study and participate in their online tests or lectures. These spaces include classroom spaces that are currently not being used for in-person learning.

Students are welcome to use these spaces in between classes to eat a meal or to study after class. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 safety measures while in these study spaces. Social distancing will be in effect for those who wish to eat in these spaces. Students are permitted to remove their mask to eat if they are 2-meters away from others in the room. If students are not eating or drinking, masks must be worn. There will be signage indicating the guidelines for using the new spaces posted outside of the room.

Here is a list of the new spaces and times they are open for studying or eating:

Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL), Room 1305
Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
68 new spaces for eating or studying (social distancing in this room)

Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL), Room B138
Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
104 new spaces for eating or studying (social distancing in this room)

New rooms are also open for students who require a quiet location for taking an online test. Please note, eating is not permitted in these spaces.

Here are new locations open to take an online test:

T13 Preliminary Laboratory (beside Health Sciences Centre)
Room 106 and Room 123
140 total silent study or testing spaces between two rooms (no social distancing)
Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Here is when you can study at the library:

Mills and Thode libraries will feature extended hours starting Sunday, Oct. 17.

Thode Library

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mills Library

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon to 7 p.m.

Mills Learning Commons only
(Enter via southeast tower of Mills Library)

• Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A reminder that there is no eating or drinking in the libraries. Masks must be worn at all times.

Additionally, before coming to campus, all community members, including students, must complete MacCheck, which includes a health screen for COVID-19 symptoms. A green check mark indicates that you are clear to come to campus.