Published: May 1, 2024

UMC exterior

Known as the campus 鈥渓iving room,鈥� thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center (UMC) every day to eat, enjoy free activities and entertainment, study or just hang out. Here are some things to know about the UMC.听

1. There are lots of dining options听听

From the Alferd Packer Restaurant & Grill to Starbucks, Infinitus Pie, Panda Express and Subway, the听UMC has dining options听for every taste.听听听听

2. You can find your perfect study spot听听

Whether you need to print a paper or like a table to spread out on, the UMC has听excellent places to study. Be sure to check out the fifth-floor rooftop patio for a study space with a great view!听

One great option for studying is the Student Engagement & Collaboration Area (SECA). Here you can find meeting rooms and lounge areas to work on group projects or be around others who are also working. And if you鈥檙e a student who commutes or lives off campus, check out the听Commuter Lounge听in UMC 102.听

3. You have access to the new, elite gaming lounge on campus

CU Boulder has its own full-scale gaming space! Located on the first floor of the UMC, the听Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge听is outfitted with 17 Alienware gaming desktop stations, three Alienware gaming laptops, a varsity esports training area, a broadcast studio, console games and a tabletop game space. The gaming lounge is open to all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty and community members.听听

4. It has bowling, billiards and more听听

The Connection听on the first floor of the UMC is a place to kick back, relax, have fun and meet new people. The space offers fun recreation options and amenities such as bowling, billiards, ping pong, video games and board games in a welcoming and open environment.听听听

Check The Connection鈥檚 website听for information on tournaments, trivia nights, special events and more throughout the semester.听

5. The UMC is home to student resources

You will find many student-centered offices and services at the UMC. Whether you鈥檙e looking to get involved or need support, here are some of the resources you can find at the UMC:听

Check the UMC building directory听for a list of services, shops and spaces.听听听

Follow @CUBoulderLife on听,听听and听听(formerly Twitter) to learn more about life on campus and how to get involved!听