Scots Learning Commons

The Scots Learning Commons (SLC) centralizes many programs and services supporting academic success in Thaw Hall. The SLC is designed to provide inviting gathering places and engaging programming to foster a sense of belonging, community, and support. Staff is available to assist students in Getting Personalized Support (GPS). If you are unsure of where to go for information, start at the GPS Desk located in the Scots Learning Commons on the first floor of Thaw Hall. The SLC provides spaces for both group and individual study as well as basic office supplies housed at the GPS Desk.

The Scots Learning Commons is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The Scots Learning Commons and all departments within it are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What’s Inside?

Academic Advising

Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am – 4:00pm (virtual appointments)

Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am – 4:00pm (in-person appointments only)

Fridays from 8:00am – 12:00pm (virtual appointments)

Academic Success

CLOSED for summer break

Disability Resources & Accessibility
Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (appointment recommended)

Lamar Memorial Library

Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Digital Edge
Monday – Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm (appointment recommended)

Friday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (appointment recommended)

Study Space Reservations

Study spaces are free to reserve for students, faculty, and staff. We recommend reserving a study space for groups of five or more. Visit the GPS Desk or click the button below to reserve a space! Chalk boards and rolling monitors are available upon request.

Reserve a Study Space

Thaw Hall – The home of the Scots Learning Commons

Entry to the Scots Learning Commons

Scots Learning Commons ribbon cutting ceremony

Students study for Finals in the Scots Learning Commons

Updated furniture helps create a lounge area for studying in comfort

Studying at the Study Bar

High-top tables found in the main study space

Study time in the lower level of the Scots Learning Commons

The Study Nook hosts a sectional and a large table perfect for projects

Mobile tables and chairs in Study Room 1 are great for large study sessions

Front entrance to the Scots Learning Commons with a garnet wall and two sets of white double doors.

Faculty, staff, and students gather around the ribbon cutting.

A group of students sitting around a table focusing on laptops and notebooks.

Two gray sofas, two garnet and orange chairs, and a coffee table create a square lounge area for studying.

A student works on a laptop at the Study Bar.

White high-top table with six stools stands in the main study space of the Scots Learning Commons.

Two students study at a table in front of a Scots Learning Commons sign.

Garnet sectional, orange ottomans, and a large table create a Study Nook in a secluded corner.

Three mobile tables and twelve rolling stools stand around Study Room 1.

Satisfaction Survey

If you have any feedback you would like to give us, click the button below to take our satisfaction survey. We are always looking for ways to improve!

Satisfaction Survey