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1453 Mission Street, San Francisco — five floors, each with its own community and resources.

Address: 1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Elevators and stairwells connect all five floors; the building is ADA accessible.

Floor by floor

Ground floor — entry, lounge & café

Student & faculty loungeA welcoming common area to relax, meet, and debrief between classes.
CIIS caféCoffee, tea, pastries, and light snacks on weekdays; hours vary by semester.
Main lobby & receptionVisitor check-in, campus information, and mail/package receiving.
Community bulletin boardAnnouncements, events, and ICP program updates.

Second floor — library & learning

CIIS LibraryPhysical collections, a staffed reference desk, and quiet study areas.
Computer workstationsAccess to all CIIS databases, plus printing and scanning.
Course reservesRequired readings placed on reserve by faculty — submit requests three weeks ahead.

Third floor — gathering & nourishment

Namaste HallThe primary large event and gathering space for assemblies, lectures, and somatic workshops.
Student cafeteriaTables, microwaves, a refrigerator, and vending machines.
Meditation & practice roomA quiet space for mindfulness and brief somatic practice.

Fourth floor — faculty space

Faculty loungeSeating, a small kitchen with coffee and tea, workstations, and a printer.
RestroomsAccessible, all-gender restrooms.
Faculty mailboxesAsk the program coordinator about mailbox access for adjunct instructors.
Faculty meeting roomA small conference room for consultation and student meetings — reserve through the coordinator.

Fifth floor — administration

Human resourcesContracts, payroll setup, direct deposit, and benefits. Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Operations & facilitiesRoom reservations, facilities requests, and maintenance.
Finance & business officeInstitutional finances and expense reimbursements.
Academic affairs / provost's officeAcademic policy, faculty governance, and curriculum.

Food and coffee near campus

Nearby spots around 1453 Mission St, in the Civic Center / SoMa area, with addresses and links. Map pins are approximate — use the directions link on each card for exact navigation, and check the website for current hours.

Interactive map — drag to pan, use + / − to zoom, and click a pin for details.