HSL Third Floor Temporary Closure
Overview
- HSL’s third floor will be undergoing renovations and be inaccessible from July 28 to September 15.
- Users with a valid UW Husky Card can enter HSL through the second-floor entrance (T227).
- All HSL in-person services will be migrated to the second floor during this time, including the Information Desk in T223 just inside the second-floor entrance.
- Some study areas have been re-designated for collaborative study—see map below or consult in-person signage for details.
What is happening?
The third floor of the Health Sciences Library is getting a makeover, with new carpeting and fresh paint. The third floor, including the third-floor entrance, will be closed during the renovation.
When is it happening?
July 28 to September 15, 2025.
How do I access HSL during the renovation?
Entrance to the library will be through the second-floor entrance (T227). The third-floor entrance will be closed throughout the renovation.
All library services will be available on the second floor during the closure. The service desk will be temporarily relocated to room T223.
The book drop box outside the third floor will be closed during the renovation. Please return all materials to the service desk (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 pm) or the book drop on Columbia Road by the D-wing during this time.
How will my studying be impacted?
Some of the quiet study areas will be redesignated as collaborative study areas, with talking allowed (see map below or in-person signage). Reservable individual and small group study rooms are available on the second floor.
There may be some construction-related noise during this time. However, we will do our best to inform everyone about the impact as we get information from the construction crews.
Questions?
Submit a question or comment via the Ask Us form.
Learning Commons Lab/Testing Center Renovation
What is happening?
The HSL Learning Commons Lab is receiving an upgrade as part of the Magnuson Health Sciences Center renovation project that’s affecting several floors of the T-Wing. As part of this, all furniture, computers, and equipment from the Learning Commons Lab area and its classrooms have been remove, and the area will remain blocked off during construction. Third floor bathrooms in the library are still accessible to users.
There may be construction-related noise during this time frame. However, we will do our best to inform everyone about the impact as we get information from the construction crews.
When is it happening?
Construction began in May 2024 and is anticipated to last through Summer 2025.
Can HSL host computer-based exams during the renovation?
During construction, we have set up a small lab on the second floor in room T216 that can accommodate up to 20 users for computer-based exams. For rental information and link to the reservation form, see the Learning Commons Lab page.
When not in use for exams or other events, the space can be used as drop-in space.
What will it look like?
The proposed floor plan of the renovated testing center includes two large testing areas, a student lounge, a study area, a conference room, and smaller testing areas.
Renderings of the entryway and student lounge have been provided, but the designs are not finalized. Actual appearance may vary.
Related Information
There is a notice on the Learning Commons Lab page for users of that space, and updates will continue to be available on this page.
Additionally, for those interested, we have the History of the Commons page, which walks through the many changes to the Learning Commons Lab space from the 1980s through the present.
Questions?
Submit a question or comment via the Ask Us form.