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Finals Survival
Panasci Lounge is one of Finals Survival.

1. Panasci Lounge

303 University Pl (Schine Student Center), Syracuse, NY
Student Center · 13 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Great place to study or take a quick power nap. Get there early to grab a table or a chair along the right wall...there are outlets there! There's also a handy charging station for phones.

Carnegie Library is one of Finals Survival.

2. Carnegie Library

Syracuse University (Carnegie Building), Syracuse, NY
College Library · 4 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Check out the study room near the stacks on the first floor. Be sure to fully charge your computer beforehand, though; outlets are few and far between!

3. William Safire Room

Syracuse, NY
College Library · 2 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Affectionately referred to as "The Gryffindor Room," this stately study spot is on the top floor of Bird Library. It's a small room with limited seating, so get there early.

4. Jabberwocky Cafe

303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY
Café · 2 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Located in the basement of Schine Student Center, this spot has comfy chairs, a number of tables, and is generally pretty quiet.

Pages Café is one of Finals Survival.

5. Pages Café

5.9
222 Waverly Ave (At Bird Library), Syracuse, NY
Café · 11 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Great spot to grab coffee or have a group meeting, but beware: it can get a bit noisy. This is prime real estate in Bird!

Bird Library is one of Finals Survival.

6. Bird Library

University Pl (222 Waverly Ave), Syracuse, NY
College Library · 62 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: During finals week, be prepared to see why this place has garnered the nickname "Club Bird." The ground and first floors can get a bit distracting, so head upstairs for some peace and quiet!

SU Cafe is one of Finals Survival.

7. SU Cafe

8.3
720 University Ave (btwn Marshall & E Adams), Syracuse, NY
Coffee Shop · Marshall Square Mall · 41 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Grab a coffee on your way to class, or stay and get some work done. Great coffee and atmosphere, and typically less crowded on the weekends.

Recess Coffee House & Roastery is one of Finals Survival.

8. Recess Coffee House & Roastery

9.0
110 Harvard Pl (btwn Wescott St & Cambridge St), Syracuse, NY
Coffee Shop · 69 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: At night, this place is hoppin'! Head over in the early evening to snag a table and some caffeine and settle in to get some work done for a few hours.

Barnes & Noble Café is one of Finals Survival.

9. Barnes & Noble Café

6.0
3454 Erie Blvd E (at Barnes & Noble), Syracuse, NY
Coffee Shop · 5 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: If you have a car, this is a 10-minute drive from campus, and well worth the trip. The in-store Starbucks has plenty of tables and is fairly quiet.

Life Sciences Complex is one of Finals Survival.

10. Life Sciences Complex

114 Life Sciences Complex (at Syracuse University), Syracuse, NY
College Academic Building · 23 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: The atrium is always buzzing during the day, but at night, it's a great spot to study. Plenty of chairs, tables, and outlets along the wall.

People's Place is one of Finals Survival.

11. People's Place

Syracuse University (Basement of Hendricks Chapel), Syracuse, NY
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: Located in the basement of Hendrick's, People's Place has some of the best coffee on campus. Check out the daily coffee flavors!

Newhouse III is one of Finals Survival.

12. Newhouse III

215 University Pl, Syracuse, NY
College Academic Building · 10 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: The conference rooms on the third floor fill up fast, so arrive early and reserve a spot! The orange chairs by the windows are also a great spot for a power nap. Plenty of outlets, too!

iLounge is one of Finals Survival.

13. iLounge

Syracuse, NY
Arts and Entertainment · 2 tips and reviews

iSchoolSUiSchoolSU: The iLounge is a popular spot for group meetings. The iCafe is a convenient coffee or a snack stop!