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University of San Francisco - Facilities - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Facilities

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Service & Maintenance Staff 63
Campus Size 55 acres
Student Centers The University Center (UC)
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Dorraine Zief Law Library
  • Gleeson Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Central Campus
  • Crossroads
  • Harney Plaza
  • Lawn in front of Gleeson Library
  • Memorial Union
  • MW Commons
  • Parks Library
  • UC Parina Lounge
Bar on Campus None
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus The Crossroads at the University Center
Movie Theater on Campus None, but there are often film events held around campus.

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USF is one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, downtown, the Pacific Ocean, and the colorful city of San Francisco. All around campus, you’ll find gorgeous flowers, trees, and exotic foliage. As far as buildings go, the majority of the campus is fairly old. Only the library, Koret Recreation Center, and Saint Ignatius Church appear new and refurbished, but this is not to say the older buildings aren’t aesthetically pleasing, as well. The problem with the older buildings shows most on the inside. Students tend to complain that the dorms have an unpleasant odor and that the facilities are generally run-down or outdated.

The University recognizes that space is limited and renovations need to happen as quickly as possible. Future plans include remodeling the War Memorial Gym, Campion Hall, Cowell Hall, Fromm Hall, the baseball field, and the Presentation Theater. In addition, USF wants to add desperately needed parking spaces, as well as improve pedestrian walkways. While the plans for the future should push the campus into the 21st century, the process will be expensive.

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Facilities at University of San Francisco

hhaney10

Advertising '14

2.7
C+

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It is an old university, so the facilities reflect it.

May 09, 2012

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Facilities at University of San Francisco

kaitlintorson

Marketing '13

4.6
A

Student Facilities

The gym is fully equipped with tons of cardio machines, two weight rooms, basketball courts, a full-size lap pool, and more. There are also lots of exercise classes available. And the library is awesome! There is almost always a computer available and several stories to the building (the higher you go, the quieter it gets). Go to the law library if you really need some quiet study time. There is always something new going on on campus. No matter what your interests are, there's something for you.

Apr 19, 2012

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Facilities at University of San Francisco

snwilliams2

Psychology '12

4.2
A-

Gleeson Library

The library at USF has ample study space, many computers (a variety of Macs and PCs, depending on which you prefer), and the librarians are very helpful with research and any other questions you might have.

Mar 29, 2012

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User rating for University of San Francisco - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

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During Dead Hour, most students eat lunch outside in Harney Plaza. On warmer days, or just days when it’s not raining, the Plaza will feature a live band or DJ, giving students and faculty a musical interlude between classes. Vendors also use this popular plaza to sell items like jewelry, scarves, and handmade clothing. The computer labs, especially Parina, are always crowded, and most students like to hang out in various locations in the UC to study and socialize.

Students at USF can grab an espresso or a smoothie on their way to class, a bite to eat in almost every building, work out, swim in an Olympic-sized pool, and hear live music before the sun sets. At night, students can study in the library atrium, check out a student production, or watch a movie on a silver screen in Harney Plaza.

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