Just a few of the great places to hang out on campus:
THE CAMPUS CENTER
The Campus Center is the hub of student life at SMCM. This is a great place to catch a movie, attend a lecture or take advantage of one of the many events organized by the Office of Student Activities.
THE DAILY GRIND
The Daily Grind is available for your everyday convenience needs, from your weekly groceries, to study snacks, to that mid morning caffeine craving. It’s also a place to hang out, listen to some good music and relax with some fantastic people!
BREW'D AWAKENING
Need a quick pick-me-up? Swing by our Brew’d Awakening for a delicious cup of coffee, tasty snacks, and cozy atmosphere. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Come recharge and socialize with us today!
THE LEARNING COMMONS
The Learning Commons is the home of the Educational Studies Department, with many rooms for self or group-study available for students of all majors. The Learning Commons features:
– Office and classroom space for educational studies, special education, and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs
– 24-hour Study Commons for student use
– Café (Brew’d Awakening) serving coffee, beverages, and light snacks
THE GREAT ROOM
The Great Room in the Campus Center is the main dining hall that caters to a wide range of tastes and food preferences.
Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Weekends: 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
COLE CINEMA
A 100+ seat movie theater that hosts a variety of events free of charge to students, including movie screenings and lectures by professors and guest speakers.
Cole Cinema is located on campus inside the Campus Center, down the hallway from the center’s Information Desk.
THE WATERFRONT
St. Mary’s College prides itself on having one of the finest college waterfront facilities in the country.
Students have free daily access to kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, windsurfing equipment, and FJ sailboats for their own recreational use. A sandy beach and wading area make for a perfect location to watch the sun set over the St. Mary’s River.
THE GREENS
Grab your Frisbee or spread a blanket or yoga mat. The Greens by the townhouses are a popular communal space for taking it easy. The Greens also hosts “The Pillow,” an area where you can sit, relax and sword fight fellow students. Finally, the Greens also contains the Admission Fields where public events like orientations are held.
THE LIBRARY
You can work and play in our library. Check out a book, browse a periodical and enjoy the social spaces and group study rooms it offers.
SOLOMON'S KITCHEN
Want a late-night snack? Go to The Pub, located in Lewis Quad, and grab some cheese nachos or a black bean burger while you watch the game or catch up with friends in the evenings.
FIRE PITS, OUTDOOR FIREPLACES & GRILLS
Feel like a cook-out? The Waring Commons fire pit and grill, the Lewis Quad patio fireplace, the South Crescents outdoor fireplace and the outdoor grills located near residence halls are great places to kick back with some hotdogs and s’mores and enjoy the company of good friends on those cool autumn evenings.
ATHLETICS & RECREATION CENTER (ARC)
The Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center (ARC) contains 110,000 square feet of first-class athletic competition and health & fitness activities space. The ARC features 1,500 square feet of climbing wall, an Aquatics Center with a 50-meter and a 25-yard swimming pool, three areas outfitted with a variety of state-of-the-art fitness and weight training equipment, two recreational courts, and an Arena.
The campus also features a running track, numerous sports fields, tennis courts, and dance studios that are available to students.
HISTORIC ST. MARY'S CITY
In Historic St. Mary’s City (or (HSMC), 17th-century America comes to life through exhibits, reconstructed buildings, and staff interpretations. St. Mary’s College students receive complimentary admission tickets to all exhibit areas.
THE BOOKSTORE
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Bookstore sells not only books but SMCM branded clothing and gear as well!