Study Halls and Learning Spaces

Our Study Halls and Collaborative Learning Spaces provide Stanford students with a conducive, quiet working space, goal-setting, and peer accountability to help them progress on their academic work and achieve their goals. Peer Learning Consultants will be on hand to address any questions you might have about time management, managing research workload, making the best use of Excel, and more! 

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I find at these study halls?
-4 Hour blocks of dedicated study time
-Short tips for keeping you productive, motivated, organized, and successful
-Space for meeting new people in person
-Accountability partners
-Periodic check-ins to make sure you are on track to reach your goals
-Snacks and beverages including coffee and tea. 

What are collaborative learning spaces and how are they different from study halls?
-2 hour blocks of dedicated work time
-Space to work collaboratively with others to make progress on long-term projects such as honors theses or a class project that spans multiple weeks or the entire quarter
-Structured in Pomodoro-style sessions to help you improve your focus and motivation

Who are study halls for? What about the collaborative learning spaces? 
-Any and all Stanford students. Please avoid grading, emails, social media, and the like during study halls. 
-Please note that we often offer special Virtual Study Halls for graduate students only. 

When do study halls and collaborative learning spaces take place? 
-Study halls take place almost every weekend of autumn, winter, and spring quarters. 
-Collaborative learning spaces are less frequent and take place once or twice a quarter in the evenings (usually 6-8 PM) on weekdays. 
-Join our mailing list for the most up-to-date information and registration details. 

Where do these study halls and collaborative learning spaces take place?
-All in-person study halls and collaborative learning spaces take place at CTL's office space in 408 Panama Mall. 
-Please note that there may be limited pilot study halls that take place on Zoom. 

Will there be snacks and beverages? 
-Yes, we provide light snacks at every study hall and collaborative learning space, as well as coffee (including decaf) and tea. If you prefer to bring your own snacks or meal, you are welcome to. 

Anything else I should know?
-Keep an eye out for special programming and treats at select study halls by subscribing to our academic skills newsletter and following us on Instagram! 

Who can I contact for more information?
ctlstudyhalls@stanford.edu

Study halls and collaborative learning spaces are hosted by the Peer Learning Consultant Program and brought to you by the Center for Teaching and Learning. For more information or any inquiries, please email ctlstudyhalls@stanford.edu.