Bear Down Building
The Bear Down Building is closed December 21 - January 1.
Modified hours January 2 - January 14.
Fall Semester 2024 | August 19-Dec 19
Regular Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-10pm
Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm
The Bear Down Building schedule will be modified on home football game days.
The renovated Bear Down Building is the heart of the District, which is intentionally designed to encourage augmentation and expansion of learning that occurs in the classroom. Inspired by student input, we are committed to ensuring that the district provides all students with seamless access to the resources and expertise they need to reach their academic and career goals. The Bear Down Building houses student support services and programs, study spaces, and health and wellness facilities.
Student Support Services
The Bear Down Building renovation was completed in spring 2022. It's the home to a wide range of services and spaces for students, including:
Career Support and Engagement Opportunities
The University of Arizona is committed to supporting students in all things career, whether that's creating a career plan, developing in-demand skills, or securing career opportunities. The following services are available in the Bear Down Building
Health and Wellness
An 1,800-square-foot fitness room equipped with the latest cardio equipment and gear and other amenities serve our students, as well as faculty and staff who have memberships.
Students are at the center of what we do and why we do it. Health Promotion offers cooking classes, one-on-one nutrition coaching, and student programs to wellness workshops, social media, events, student focus groups, and more, we're here to support your wellbeing and keep you healthy!
Study Spaces
Students are welcome to use a variety of spaces in the Bear Down Building including the renovated bleacher space and reservable quiet rooms on the 3rd level.
Spiritual Wellness
To support holistic and spiritual wellness, the University has dedicated the institution's first interfaith and serenity space. This is also part of the University’s efforts to drive the value and practice of diversity and inclusion. The Serenity Space is intended for spiritual practice and not group discussions. This is a unifying space for multiple beliefs at the University of Arizona. Feel free to celebrate your own belief while respecting other's traditions. The Serenity Space in located on the 3rd level in Bear Down Building.
Relaxation and Reflection rooms are also available in the Recreation Center on the 1st level in Bear Down Building.
Red & Blue Market - CLOSED
CLOSED - Red & Blue Market.
There are vending machines and Smart Tech vending machines located on the lower level of the Bear Down Building.