Study Space

The Mesa Academic Center (MAC) is the new home of the Mesa Academic Resource Center, which has two reservable private study rooms, a public study area with plenty of tables and desks, and resources regarding many campus departments.  The "REZ Lounge" has six computer stations (with internet access), wireless Internet access, and study space with a dry eraseboard for group study sessions.

A QUIET STUDY ROOM with individual study cubicles and electrical outlets for your laptop.  A separate classroom will also be available for use most of the time (except when meetings are scheduled for that space). 

Study space is also available in the Mesa Court Community Center, which offers wireless Internet access and a cyber lounge with a laser jet printer, scanner, copy/fax services and computers (both PC and MAC). 

Private study rooms are available throughout the day on a first-come/first serve basis. (See the Community Center Attendant at the front desk to reserve this space.)

During Finals week, extra study space is available for use in the Community Center's Multi-Purpose Room (2nd floor) for all residents. Check back for dates, times, and locations.

FREE- Learning & Academic Resource Center Workshops

Mesa Court hosts academic workshops conducted by the Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC) staff.  Workshop sessions are held 4-5 times per quarter, and topics include Memory Techniques, Note Taking Skills, Time Management, and Exam Preparation.

LARC Workshops will be held on Mondays during Weeks 7 & 9 of the Winter 2011 Quarter.  All workshops will take place from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Mesa Academic Center (MAC) Classroom, located next to Mesa Commons.  Topics for the Winter 2011 Quarter include the following:

Week 7 (Feb. 14) - Effective Studying Techniques

Week 9 (Feb. 28) - Memory and Concentration Techniques

FREE - Peer Academic Advising

Peer Academic Advising is sponsored by Department of Undergraduate Education and is offered in Mesa Court during each quarter. Trained upper level students will be available to assist first year students as they plan their program of study to fit their college/career goals.  Peer Academic Advisors can also provide information about various majors and minors and about the full range of academic resources available on campus.

Academic Advising will be held during Weeks 8 & 9 of the Winter 2011 Quarter at the following times/locations:

FREE - Peer Writing & Library Research Tutorials
Writing and Library Research Peer Tutors are available each quarter Monday through Thursday evenings in the Mesa Academic Center (MAC) "REZ Lounge" at the following times:

The service is staffed by a team of seven Peer Tutors who have received over 22 hours of training from a writing and tutoring professional and a professional librarian.  For more information, visit the Writing Peer Tutors Web page using this link.

Faculty Programming

Meeting faculty members outside of the classroom is a great way to become inspired about your education and gain confidence when approaching your professors. Students living in Mesa Court will have a variety of opportunities to interact with UCI faculty outside the classroom and lecture hall, right here in your community. Check the Event Calendar for scheduled faculty programming in Mesa Court.

Classes

Mesa Court offers unique opportunities to enroll in 'for credit' classes held in residential classrooms and hall living rooms. Humanities Core and University Studies discussion sections, human development classes taught in some of our theme communities, and Freshman Seminars taught by UCI Faculty are all offered in Mesa Court.

Check out the current classes being held in Mesa Court.