Makechnie Study Center
Where you study can make a big difference in how well you study. The George K. Makechnie Study Center (MSC) at Sargent College is one of the best study spaces on campus—inviting, comfortable, and filled with natural light. Additionally, the MSC is LEED certified.
Hours & Contact Info
635 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 237
Front Desk: 617-353-4201 | Email
Hours
- Summer Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Fall Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
A/V & IT Tech Support Contacts
- IS&T Support for registrar classrooms (101, 102, 103, 104, 300) : 617-353-4357, ithelp@bu.edu
- Sargent Senior Media Technician: Emily Fallon, Fallone@bu.edu, 617-353-4201
- IS&T First Responders who are stationed at or near Sargent: Dylan Walsh, dawals@bu.edu, Deb Amori, laloba@bu.edu
- Echo 360 Requests: classrooms@BU.edu
Reserve a Study Room
Students can reserve a study room using our Online Reservation Calendar.
Reserve Equipment and Request Setup
Note that equipment reservations and setup are only available to Sargent faculty and staff.
Key Features
- Three computer workstations for student use.
- Four quiet study rooms for working in groups.
- Media equipment, from microphones to laptops to LCD projectors, which faculty and staff may borrow.
- A copier for student use accessible via myprint – now located in the lounge in front of SAR 220.
- A library of reserved Sargent coursework materials for students
Library Services
The MSC’s small library holds reserve materials for Sargent College classes. Students can check out materials for two hours at a time by presenting their Boston University ID card.
Professors who wish to place items on reserve should download the Reserve Materials Information for instructions. Then download and print the Reserve Materials Form and bring it with your reserve items.