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Rockefeller - Mathey Dining Halls and Library

University Place, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Theater Drive Garage.
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  • There is a step-free route to the Mathey Seating Area entrance via Hamilton Hall.
    There is stepped access to the Mathey Seating Area entrance off the Hamilton Courtyard.
    The route to the Rockefeller College entrance is stepped and there is stepped access enroute to the library.
    The Dining Halls and Library form an L-shaped area between Hamilton Hall and Madison Hall on 2 floors.
  • There is 1 elevator and 1 stairway in the area.
  • The levels are signed as 1 and 2.

Opening Times (Rockefeller)

  • Monday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Monday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Monday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Thursday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Thursday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Friday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Friday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
  • Saturday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 14:00.
  • Sunday 17:00 - 20:00.

Opening Times (Mathey)

  • Monday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Monday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Monday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Thursday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Thursday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 11:00.
  • Friday 11:30 - 14:00.
  • Friday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 14:00.
  • Saturday 17:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 14:00.
  • Sunday 17:00 - 20:00.

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Pay and display standard parking spaces are located along University Place and Nassau Street.

Access To (Hamilton Hall - Mathey College)

  • The Rockefeller-Mathey Dining Room and Library are situated between the Hamilton Hall and Madison Hall buildings.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and an elevator.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to enter.
  • The most accessible route into the Dining Hall is via Hamilton Hall - Mathey College.
    This is done by using the Hamilton Hall - Mathey College entrance to access the College office elevator and taking it to level 2, from which there is step-free access to the Mathey College Seating Area entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door to enter opens outwards and has a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 3ft (92cm).

Access To (Madison Hall - Rockefeller College)

  • The Dining Hall entrance is located to your front right after entering via the College Office entrance.
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  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access to enter.
  • There are 6 steps.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The handrail covers all steps.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • The door to enter opens outwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 2ft 3in (68cm).

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 3 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located in the library area and next to the entrance into the Mathey College entrance seating area.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located in the library area.

Entrance (Mathey College Seating Area Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off level 2 of Hamilton Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to the Mathey College Seating Area.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • Opening times are displayed next to the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 2in (96cm).
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Entrance (Rockefeller College Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in front of you on entrance to Madison Hall via the College Office entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the Servery.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • Opening times are displayed next to the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 8in (172cm).
  • The doors have a high color contrast.

Entrance (Library)

  • This entrance is located off University Place.
  • This entrance gives access to the Mathey-Rockefeller Library.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 1ft 1in (34cm).
  • The entrance can also be reached via 14 steps from the Hamilton Courtyard.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 3in (100cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high color contrast.
  • There is a second manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 3ft 4in (101cm).
  • The second door has a high color contrast.
  • There are 2 identical doors at this point.
  • There is stepped access as you enter the entrance.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • There are 2 steps after the first entrance door and 2 after the second door.

Seating Area (Mathey College)

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, coffee tables, tables, dining tables and long tables in this area.
  • The tables are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Seating Area (Rockefeller College)

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are chairs without armrests, armchairs, couches, high stools, dining tables and high tables in this area.
  • There are some tables at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is a private dining room for up to 30 people located off the Hall.

Eating and Drinking

  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating areas.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The type of food served here is breakfast and main meals.
  • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian.

Counter

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The omelette counter has a height of 3ft 5in (106cm).
  • There is background noise.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels are even.

Elevator

  • The elevator is located between Mathey College Seating and the Servery.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are 1 and 2.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 4ft (122cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 11in x 7ft 3in (180cm x 220cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are bright within the elevator.

Stairway

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1 and 2.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 7in (80cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (19cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (27cm).
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • The doors at the top of the stairway are often kept locked.

Seating Area (Library)

  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is a turning space for wheelchair users in the seating area.
  • There is space for a service animal to rest in the seating area.
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, coffee tables and tables in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels are even.
  • There is a printer available in the library.

Restroom with Adaptations (Mathey College - Level 2 - Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 9yd 2ft (9m) from the Mathey College Office elevator.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The restroom is located next to the Mathey seating area entrance.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 8ft x 4ft 9in (245cm x 145cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 6ft 2in x 2ft 4in (188cm x 70cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 4ft 5in (135cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the side wall and on the rear wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 10in (86cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 5in (105cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 10in (116cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 3in (161cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.

Restroom with Adaptations (Library Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 6yd 1ft (6m) from the elevator.
    • There is step-free level access via elevator into the restroom.
    • The entrance is located next to the Mathey College seating area entrance.
    • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 10ft 4in x 7ft 11in (315cm x 242cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 10ft 4in x 5ft 4in (315cm x 162cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 3ft 10in (116cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a high color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 7in (48cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 8in (50cm) from the floor.
    • The sink is 2ft 11in (90cm) from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 3ft 7in (110cm) from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 3ft 6in (106cm) from the floor.
    • There is a mirror that has been angled for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf.
    • The shelf is at a height of 3ft 3in (99cm) from the floor.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 5ft 8in (172cm) from the floor.
    • There is a high color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are bright.