The CLAS Productivity Pods provide quiet, distraction-free, single-occupancy environments for UCSB students to study and participate in online meetings.
All four pods are available via reservation. For more details about how to use these pods, see the information below.
Leonardo Pod
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Single occupancy
- Class A soundproofing
- Adjustable lighting
- Adjustable HEPA-filtered airflow
Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo Pods
- Single occupancy
- Class A soundproofing
- Adjustable lighting
- Adjustable HEPA-filtered airflow
How it works
- Reservations are required.
- No food or drinks in the Pods (water is okay).
- Pods are located in the SRB 3264 hallway (outside the Math & Physics Drop-In).
- Pods are available during Student Resource Building hours of operation.
How reservations work
- You can hold one reservation at a time.
- Once your reservation time concludes, you can make another.
- Reservations can be 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Reservations can be scheduled for any time, including right away.
- Reservations can be changed or cancelled at any time.
- You'll need to create a login with your email address to make and manage reservations.
The CLAS Productivity Pods, like all CLAS services, were made possible by student fees.
Thank you to the 2025-26 Associated Students Senate, who approved the funding to purchase and install the Pods.
Thank you to the Student Resource Building Operations Team, who support the operation of the Pods.
Thank you to the staff of Career Services, the Disabled Students Program, and the Student Resource Building for providing invaluable feedback for the design and proposal of this project.