Looking for a space to study and take online exams this month at McMaster University?

We’ve got you covered with classroom study halls, classroom online test rooms and library spaces.

Please remember to complete your daily MacCheck before coming to these locations, as well as respect the appropriate masking and food/beverage rules, as indicated.

Need some help finding these spaces on campus? View the campus map.

Classroom study halls
Food and beverages are allowed in these spaces

Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Discovery and Learning (MDCL) 1305
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) B138
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Classroom online test rooms
Food and beverages are allowed in these spaces

Preliminary Laboratory (T13) Room 106 & Room 123
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
T13 is located near the Health Sciences Centre by the Main Street West entrance to campus

Mills and Thode libraries regular hours until Dec. 21
Food and beverages are not allowed in these spaces; masking required at all times

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 extended hours in December

Enter via southeast tower of Mills Library

Monday to Thursday until Dec. 21: 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 10 & 17: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 11 & 18: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 12 & 19: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Learn more about reduced holiday hours and closures starting Dec. 22 at Mills and Thode libraries in this library news story.