Where is your new hangout spot on campus?

Congratulations on your acceptance to Miami! We understand the first thing that students think about when coming to college is the education they will receive. Regardless of which of our 100+ majors and 5 academic divisions you choose, you’re probably looking for a place to hang out and make friends. What is going to be your place on campus? Flat Swoop took a journey around campus to show you where you might be spending quite a bit of time over the next few years.

Upham Arch/HUB: Rumor has it that if you kiss your sweetheart under the arch at midnight you are destined to be married. Upham Arch and the Hub are the crossroads of campus. Whether it’s in the arch itself or sitting on the benches around the university seal, this is a common place for students to stop and chat in between classes.

Central Quad: One of the most picturesque views on campus, Central Quad is where many students go to hang out on sunny days. Whether it’s tossing a football or Frisbee or sitting on blankets doing homework , it is not rare to see lots of students enjoying the quad until dark.

Recreational Sports Center: Students spend hours at the Rec swimming, lifting weights, doing cardio work outs, playing basketball and enjoying the rock climbing wall. Whether it’s a before class work out by yourself, an afternoon basketball game with friends, or a late-night indoor soccer games with complete strangers, the Rec has something for everyone.

The Goggin Ice Center: Where one of the nation’s top collegiate hockey team dominates the ice, The Goggin is home to the best fans in college hockey on Friday and Saturday nights during the season. The RedHawks often face off against some of the best talent in college hockey with Notre Dame and Michigan being a part of the CCHA. In addition, Goggin offers multiple seasons of intramural sports such as hockey and broomball where students get the chance to play with their friends.

Residence Halls: Students spend lots of time in their Residence Halls. Whether it’s watching television and playing games in the common area or spending time in each other’s rooms, the Res Halls are where students are able to form instant communities. Students are required to live in the residence halls for 2 years, and sororities also occupy these buildings. Each sorority has a suite in which the chapter is able to hold meetings and spend time together.

King Café: It’s no secret that students spend a fair amount of time in the library. But when students want a break from peaceful studying, they can head down to King Café to meet with friends and to relax while still studying their material. Students will often bring their books downstairs and grab some coffee and enjoy the change of scenery as they run into friends who are in between classes or studying for the night.

Special Thanks to Elizabeth Anderson, Colin Brand, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Lauren McBride!