University Centers has opened a hoteling-style office space where UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty can reserve individual workstations, a private office, and collaboration spaces. Open Desk is the newest, most convenient place for the UC San Diego community to work or study.
Amenities include access to high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, sit/stand desk options, ergonomic office furniture, docking stations, a monitor in the private office, as well as a 360-degree video conferencing system for hybrid meetings.
How to Make a Reservation
As a first time user you must create an account before you can reserve a space. See link below to start the process. Below are detailed instructions on how to make a reservation once you have an account.
- Create your account (account creation can take up to 24 business hours). You will not be able to create a reservation without an account.
- Click Reserve Now button below.
- On the UCSD Workspace Services site, click Reserve.
- On the new reservation page, under Location, click the magnifying glass and type Price Center West.
- Select your desired Date as well as Start and End Time.
- Under Layout, select Workspace (if reserving your own workspace) or Collaboration (if setting up a meeting).
- Click Search
- View available spaces per search requirements. You can click on List or Floor Plan for different views.
- Once you have selected your workspace, click Book.
- Under Subject, enter your Full Name.
- If everything looks correct, click the blue box Create Reservation.
- Your request will be reviewed by the Open Desk team and you will receive an email regarding the status of your request.
Available Spaces
Private Office
Sit/stand adjustable desk- Dual monitor set-up with docking station
- High speed ethernet connection and Wi-Fi
- Ergonomic office furniture
- Access to power
*Client must provide laptop, charging cables, and any necessary adaptors
Individual Workstations
There are 10 individual workstations available to reserve.
- 4 Sit/stand adjustable desks
- Ergonomic office furniture
- High speed ethernet connection and Wi-Fi
- Access to power
- Quiet zone area (workstations # 2 - 5)
*Client must provide laptop, charging cables, and any necessary adaptors
Small Collaboration Room
- Small group collaboration room
- Boardroom style set-up, for up to 4 people
- 40” monitor to connect to laptop
- High speed ethernet connection and Wi-Fi
*Client must provide laptop, charging cables, and any necessary adaptors
Large Collaboration Room
- Hollow square, boardroom set-up for 12 people
- 80” monitor to connect laptop
- Owl Pro 360-degree video conference platform
- High speed ethernet connection and Wi-Fi
*Client must provide laptop, charging cables, and any necessary adaptors
Need to Know
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Reservations are limited to a maximum of four hours per day.
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Reservations are permitted once per day, per user, regardless of length.
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Reservations are limited to a maximum of five (5) at one time
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Reservations will be released if the user does not arrive within thirty (30) minutues of the scheduled start time.
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Arrive with your UC San Diego ID card and reservation confirmation email.
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It's always best to reserve your workstation in advance; however, feel free to stop by Open Desk during normal operating hours and our staff will be happy to assist you in making your reservation.
- No computers are provided at Open Desk. The space is set-up to plug-in and connect.
- Other than a provided connection port, you will need to bring your laptop, chargers and adaptors to connect to the ethernet.
If you have any questions, please email OpenDesk@ucsd.edu.
Chat with us on Microsoft Teams during our regular business hours.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 8am - 11pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 11pm
*hours may vary depending on Price Center building hours or holiday closures.
This is a pilot program that we hope will provide a helpful service for the campus community. If you have suggestions, we encourage you to email OpenDesk@ucsd.edu. Thank you! -- University Centers