Book student spaces
We offer spaces for students to:
- Work on group projects
- Practice presentations with a full audiovisual set-up
- Study together
- Do remote interviews using Zoom or Teams
- use virtual reality technology in their studies
- Produce high-quality digital media content
Students are unable to book teaching labs or drop-in labs.
How to book
All UVic students are eligible to book student spaces through our self-service Microsoft Bookings page.
- You don't need to create an account
- The calendar displays all available time slots for two weeks at a time
- You will receive a confirmation email with your booking details
- Reminders emails are sent for bookings made more than two days in advance
- You can reschedule or cancel your booking from the link in your confirmation email
Booking guidelines
This is a shared service available to all UVic students. In an effort to provide fair opportunities to all, everyone is expected to follow the same guidelines:
- No food or open drink containers allowed
- You have a daily booking limit of 2 hours
- Be prepared to leave at the end of your booking if there's someone after you
- If you can't make your booking, please cancel it to free up the time slot
- Bookings will be held for 15 minutes after the schedule start time
- All rooms must be vacated 10 minutes before the computer lab closes
- If you move furniture or equipment, put them back the way you found them before you go
If you violate these guidelines, your bookings may be cancelled and future booking privileges may be revoked.
Media spaces

Virtual reality room
BEC 190
Room with a headset and powerful workstation for virtual reality and augmented reality work

Video room
HSD A154
Small studio space with powerful technology for video recording, editing, and live streaming

Podcast corner
Support
If you have any questions about the booking process, you can see a staff member at a support desk or get in touch on our contact us page.