The SLUG - Honors College Student Learning Center in Corvallis
The SLUG in Learning Innovation Center 340 is the Honors College student learning space on the Corvallis campus. "SLUG" stands for Students Learning UnderGround and dates back to the Honors College's early days in Strand Agricultural Hall, when the student learning space was in the basement. Honors College alum (and current Board of Regents member) Adam Bean '00 proposed the name, and it has stuck ever since - even after the move to decidedly above ground accommodations on the third floor of the LInC.
Amenities in the SLUG include computers, free printing, study and lounge spaces, a private study room, writable surfaces, a plug-in display for group work and a small kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, sink and snacks.
SLUG check-in and computer station area with study tables.
SLUG lounge and group study zone with writable surfaces and display screen.
The SLUG kitchenette offers a refrigerator, microwaves and snacks.
SLUG Hours
The SLUG is open during fall, winter and spring terms from the first day of classes through finals week:
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Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Saturday: Closed
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Sunday: Noon - 7 p.m.
Use Policies
Students accessing the SLUG are required to sign in and clean up after themselves. Anyone not following these policies may be barred from use of the facility.
LInC Hours
The Learning Innovation Center (LInC) is open during fall, winter and spring terms Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Weekend access is available through the north-facing doors only. During summer term and breaks, the LInC is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and closed on weekends.
SLUG Access and Guests
Honors College students are welcome to bring one guest to the SLUG at a time to study together. Please note that guests may not use SLUG computers, printers, or other equipment.
Reserving SLUG Spaces
If you would like to reserve an Honors College classroom space or the SLUG study room, please contact Katelyn Bye at [email protected].
HC Student Positions
The Honors College routinely hires honors students for student employment positions within the HC, including SLUG workers! If you are interested in learning more about student employment, visit the OSU employment job portal to see all available jobs. HC positions are also advertised in the Monday Message when they become available.
Honors College Lounge at OSU-Cascades
The Honors College Lounge in Tykeson Hall 314 is the HC student space on the OSU-Cascades campus. It offers couches, desks, computers, printing, study and lounge areas, and a small kitchen space with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and snacks.
Lounge seating area with modular sofa, armchairs and tabletops for study.
Computer workstations and desk area with natural light and campus views.
Flexible study and lounge space with tables and seating.
Tykeson Hall 314 Access and Guests
Honors College students are welcome to bring one guest to the SLUG at a time to study together. Please note that guests may not use SLUG computers, printers, or other equipment.
Lounge Hours and Access
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Student keycard access daily: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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The door remains locked at all times and opens with authorized student ID cards.
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Access is managed each term. If your card does not work, contact Katelyn Bye at [email protected].
Use Policies
Students must sign in and clean up after themselves. Anyone not following these policies may be barred from use of the facility.
Honors College Ecampus Discord Channel
The Honors College has a dedicated Discord channel for Ecampus students — a virtual space to connect, share resources and stay in touch with other HC students studying online. This channel is exclusively for Honors College Ecampus students and is designed to provide a sense of community and support no matter where you’re logging in from. Information on how to join the channel is shared directly with HC Ecampus students.
Questions or Concerns
Please contact the Honors College via email [email protected] or phone 541-737-6400. The SLUG desk can be reached at 541-737-6455.