Updated: February 13, 2026
There are several designated public reflection rooms for prayer, meditation, or contemplation. These rooms are first come, first served, and individuals are asked to limit their usage to 15 minutes. Access to the spaces is dependent on each building’s hours of operation.
Campus reflection rooms are maintained by the college or unit responsible for the facility. For questions about the maintenance or access to individual reflection rooms, contact the facility or unit manager.
If there are any corrections or additions to this list, please let us know at access@illinois.edu.
Campus Buildings
Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, Room 229
Located on the second floor, next to the west stairwell; No reservation or key needed to enter.
Activities & Recreation Center, Reflection Room (Concourse Level next to Auditorium entrance.)
Visit the Member Services desk to unlock. Utilize the mats provided in the room for: yoga/stretching; quiet reflection; meditation; prayer. View this space.
Education Building, Room 372A
Located on the third floor, on the south end of the building, near the elevator; available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Illini Union, Room 254 (Within the Student Org Complex)
Within the Student Org Complex (access on Quad side SW entrance staircase)
Illini Union President’s Lounge (Room 135)
Open during building hours from February 17–March 19, 2026
Main Library, Room 438
Open to all during regular building hours—no reservation is needed. A foot washing station is located inside the reflection room. Reflection Room Shared Use Guidelines.
Salaam MENA Cultural Center
Learn more about the Salaam Middle East & North Africa Center.
Bevier Hall, Room 122B
University Housing
Illinois Street Residence Hall (ISR), Room 66
Residents may check out a key to the reflection room from the ISR Front Desk. A foot washing station is located in the gender-inclusive restroom across from the reflection room.
Illinois Street Residence Hall (ISR) 94B
Access limited to Housing residents. Open 9 a.m.–11 p.m. from February 17–March 19, 2026. A foot washing station is located in the gender-inclusive restroom across from the reflection room.
Ikenberry Student Dining and Residential Programs (SDRP), Room 2011C
Residents may check out a key to the reflection room from the SDRP Front Desk. A foot washing station is located near the reflection room.
Ikenberry SDRP Rooms 2025 AB
Open 12 p.m.–11 p.m. from February 17–March 19, 2026. A foot washing station is located near the reflection room in 2011C.
Pennsylvania Avenue Residence (PAR) Hall Room 111B
Access limited to Housing residents. Open 12 p.m.–11 p.m. from February 17–March 19, 2026.
Lincoln Avenue Residence (LAR) Classroom 36
Access limited to Housing residents. Open 12 p.m.–11 p.m. from February 17–March 19, 2026.
Florida Avenue Residence (FAR) Classroom 5
Access limited to Housing residents. Open 5 a.m.–7 p.m. from February 17 – March 19, 2026. After 7 p.m., residents can use the PAR location.