Open spaces on campus

Where can I study or take a Zoom Class?

25 reservable spaces

Bellarmine Hall, Barbelin Hall, Mandeville Hall, Post Learning Commons (PLC), Campion Student
Center and the Science Center.
PLC study rooms – single occupancy.
There is a limit of four hours per day.
Students can reserve rooms here.

Unoccupied classrooms – walk-in only

Abide by occupancy listed outside of the room

The Perch – walk-in only 
PLC – students can sit at designated tables.
Merion Hall Atrium
Mandeville Hall end spaces  
Tents outside of Villiger and Admissions – walk-in only

Where can I eat?

Campion Dining Hall – Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 4:30 p.m.- 8 p.m., grab-and-go only
Campion Food Court (DB) – Monday-Friday 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Campion P.O.D. – Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Mandeville P.O.D. – Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
PLC P.O.D. – Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Einstein Bros. Bagels – Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Students are encouraged to eat in the tent outside of Villiger Hall.
In all indoor study spaces, food and beverage consumption is prohibited.

Where can I exercise?

O’Pake Recreation Center is available by appointment only.
Reservations are for 90 minutes and can be made up to 48 hours in advance of the desired time slot.
Students may use the cardio center and the strength center.
O’Pake Pool by reservation, only for 50 minutes at a time.
Students can make reservations here.
Running trails near St. Joe’s include Merion Botanical Park, Bala Cynwyd Park and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, the Belmont Plateau and the Manayunk Towpath.

Where can I safely socialize outside?

Tents outside of Villiger Hall and Admissions Building
Additional lighting and outdoor seating added to Barbelin Beach outside of the library as well as on Villiger Lawn
Thursdays from 5-7p.m. – regional food trucks on the lawn outside of the Admissions Building. Trucks will feature women and minority owned businesses.