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Lone Mountain

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Welcome to the University of San Francisco. My name is Alex and I'll be showing you around. Before we get started, let me explain the many ways you can explore our beautiful campus, in the heart of San Francisco. You can click on the forward facing arrow to start walking around. You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button. Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list OR by clicking directly on the map. Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking the supplemental icons.

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Lo Schiavo Center for Science and Innovation

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Privett Plaza + Advising/Career Services

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Here in Privett Plaza, you're surrounded by all the ways it's possible to grow at USF. In the Harney and Lo Schiavo science centers, students take advantage of state-of-the-art labs and supercomputer clusters to cultivate their research skills. Outside, recycled rainwater feeds the living roof and native California plants that make this outdoor living room a popular spot for relaxing. And in the University Center, your individual growth takes center stage, whether you're working one-on-one with your academic success coach at the Center for Academic and Student Achievement, or heading to the Career Services Center to practice for job interviews or join a day trip to a local tech giant.

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University Center (Student Life)

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Engineering Hive

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Through project-based learning and community engagement, a diverse population of engineers comes together here to create innovative solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of the 21st century.

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War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center

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War Memorial Gym, or "the Hilltop" to fans, is the home court of USF's NCAA Division 1 men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball teams. It's also home base for our athletics department, where a top-tier sports medicine team keeps athletes healthy while giving hands-on experience to our kinesiology students. From this famed building, we've sent 24 players to the NBA, produced a slew of All-Americans, and built a championship tradition reaching back to 1949. We're just as proud of the national recognition our athletes receive for their strong academic performance. At USF, winning at the highest level goes hand-in-hand with excellence in the classroom and service to our community.

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First-Year Dorm Room

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From the day new Dons move in, they've got company: athletes, coaches, Greek Life members, resident advisers -- everyone comes out to help you get settled. There are seven residence halls across USF's 55 acres, and all are staffed and secured 24 hours a day. If they choose, first-year students can also participate in one of USF's living-learning communities, sharing common courses that explore social justice or cultural issues in San Francisco. Here in Hayes Healy Hall, the Muscat Scholars Program provides first-year, first-generation students with mentors, structured support, and a seamless transition to life at USF.

Second-Year Living Experience

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Experience independent city living and the convenience of being on campus in this new residence hall perched on the Hilltop campus with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and space for up to 600 students.

Lone Mountain East Dining

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The new and improved Lone Mountain East Dining Hall is not only a convenient place for students to grab a meal, but it also serves up locally-sourced food and scenic views of downtown San Francisco.

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Dante Benedetti Baseball Diamond

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Dante Benedetti Diamond, the home of Dons baseball, is one of the top college baseball facilities on the West Coast. This ballpark recently underwent a major renovation and became the first NCAA Division 1 baseball facility to feature Greenplay infill, an organic mixture of ground cork and coconut husks that's 100% recyclable. Baseball fans come here for great baseball and a beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline. Over the years, USF has sent 17 players to the Major Leagues. Go Dons!

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Clinical Skills Lab (Nursing)

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USF's School of Nursing and Health Professions, which offers a bachelor's in nursing helps Cowell Hall stand out in the center of campus and around the country. Here in the Clinical Skills Lab, nursing students get an early start with the kind of hands-on practice that characterizes a USF education. They carry that experience straight into the strong clinical placements our students are offered in hospitals throughout the Bay Area. But Cowell Hall isn't only for nursing students. Downstairs, the Media Lab provides state-of-the-art gear for video and audio production and editing to our Media Studies students.

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Kalmanovitz Hall (Social Sciences + Humanities)

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Kalmanovitz Hall, or K Hall for short, is technically the oldest building on campus, but inside it feels brand new. It was renovated in 2008 to restore four floors of classrooms, labs, faculty offices, and study spaces for the social sciences and humanities. And it's not just the indoor spaces that support the study of the human condition. The third-floor outdoor sculpture terrace hosts rotating exhibits to nourish the soul. Just outside, you'll find an amphitheater with a Renaissance-era church portal shipped over from a monastery in Spain, a popular spot for classes on sunny days.

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Gleeson Plaza

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Gleeson Library

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Gleeson Library is where USF students flex their mental muscles in silence -- or in conversational study areas and group-study rooms upstairs. Explore shelves stocked with 730 thousand volumes or tap into the full range of digital discovery tools available. Throughout, you'll meet all-star librarians who can answer any question you throw their way. Gleeson is also home to the Thacher Gallery, which offers public art exhibits, lectures, and seminars that highlight USF's deep commitment to social justice. Downstairs, the Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers offer extra academic help. The Monihan Atrium we're standing in is open 24/7; studying is easier when the surroundings are right.

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Saint Ignatius Church

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Since 1914, Saint Ignatius Church has been an icon for the University of San Francisco and for the city. Built on one of the city's highest hilltops, this church is the first and last stop of students' academic journey at USF. It provides a warm welcome to new students at the opening convocation, and it offers an inspirational end at graduation. Whatever your faith or beliefs, the church and USF's University Ministry offer opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth during your time on campus.

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Koret Health and Recreation Center

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At the Koret Health and Recreation Center we're cycling, backstroking, and stretching our way to healthier living. Koret features the largest indoor pool in San Francisco, plus four basketball courts; two floors of cardio equipment; two weight rooms; martial arts and competitive boxing; free fitness classes from yoga to hula; and 25 club sports and seven intramural leagues. With Koret's Outdoor Adventures, you can go hiking, horseback riding, sea kayaking, go-kart racing, snowboarding - you name it. It's all part of the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, or care of the whole person, which guides all of our health and wellness offerings for USF students.

Downtown Campus (Graduate Programs)

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Our downtown campus at 101 Howard Street gives you instant access to San Francisco's tech and finance industries, and to the city's atmosphere of innovation. Here, you'll find graduate students from our School of Management, School of Law, and our College of Arts and Sciences, including our highly sought Master's in Data Science. Did you know that ninety-eight percent of our MSDS students are employed within three months of graduation? That's the benefit of having practicum projects that tackle real problems at companies in the city and Silicon Valley, plus learning from faculty who are actively working in the field. That's the USF advantage in action.

SF Embarcadero/Bay Bridge

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