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    The Last of Us Part 1 – The University Collectibles Locations
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    The Last of Us Part 1 – The University Collectibles Locations

    By Kyle Christopher GoSeptember 1, 20225 Mins Read
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    Wondering how to obtain all of The Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectibles? Here, we’ll show you where to look for every memento you can find as you explore the post-apocalyptic cities of America.

    The Last of Us Part 1: Chapter 8 (or The University) is broken up into two parts: Go Big Horns and Science Building. Read on, and we’ll break down exactly when and where each collectible can be found, from start to finish.

    All The University Collectibles Locations

    There are 9 Artifacts, 5 Firefly Pendants, 2 Training Manual, 1 Comic, and 1 Tool Upgrade that you can find in The Last of Us Part 1 The University.

    As such, here’s how you can obtain them in sequence:

    • Free Radicals Comic
    • Sniper’s Nest Log
    • H. Pino’s Firefly Pendant
    • Wall Panel Note
    • Rohner’s Firefly Pendant
    • Health Sterilization Training Manual
    • UEC Campus Map
    • Student’s Journal
    • Warren’s Firefly Pendant
    • Newspaper Clipping
    • Griggs’ Firefly Pendant
    • Molotov Deployment Training Manual
    • Tools Level 4
    • Office Recorder
    • Fungal X-Rays
    • Lab Recorder
    • Hickman’s Firefly Pendant
    • Firefly’s Recorder
    Free Radicals Comic - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Free Radicals Comic

    Free Radicals Comic

    Turn around and head up the opposite direction as soon as the chapter begins.

    Free Radicals Comic Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Free Radicals Comic Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Free Radicals Comic Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    You’ll find the Free Radicals Comic in the passenger’s seat of a car.

    Sniper's Nest Log - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Sniper’s Nest Log

    Sniper’s Nest Log

    As you enter the campus grounds, look for the building in the image below.

    Sniper's Nest Log Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Sniper's Nest Log Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Sniper's Nest Log Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Go upstairs and head out the balcony, you’ll find the Sniper’s Nest Log artifact on the floor next to a chair.

    H. Pino's Firefly Pendant - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    H. Pino’s Firefly Pendant

    H. Pino’s Firefly Pendant

    After passing the first set of barricades, Go up the stairs and turn right.

    H. Pino's Firefly Pendant Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    H. Pino's Firefly Pendant Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    H. Pino's Firefly Pendant Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    You’ll find H. Pino’s Firefly Pendant hanging on a tree on the right, shoot it down or throw a brick/bottle at it.

    Wall Panel Note - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Wall Panel Note

    Wall Panel Note

    Take your horse inside the building, then enter a gate. You’ll eventually hear some runners and clickers upstairs.

    Wall Panel Note Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Wall Panel Note Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Head over to the closed gate on your right, and you’ll find the artifact pasted on the wall next to the circuit box.

    Rohner's Firefly Pendant - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Rohner’s Firefly Pendant

    Rohner’s Firefly Pendant

    A bit further ahead into the campus, you’ll climb some stairs and reach the next barricade.

    Rohner's Firefly Pendant Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Rohner's Firefly Pendant Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Before jumping over the barricade, turn right and climb up the broken window. You’ll find Rohner’s Firefly Pendant on a desk by the window.

    Health Sterilization Training Manual - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Health Sterilization Training Manual

    Health Sterilization Training Manual

    After jumping over the barricade, go down some stairs and turn right to find a building with broken windows.

    Health Sterilization Training Manual Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Health Sterilization Training Manual Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Health Sterilization Training Manual Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    climb on the flipped blue dispenser to get to the roof, then enter the broken window. You’ll find the Health Sterilization Training Manual on a desk.

    UEC Campus Map - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    UEC Campus Map

    UEC Campus Map

    Carry on until you reach a gated tunnel. You’ll eventually have to crawl through to get into the dormitory.

    UEC Campus Map Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    UEC Campus Map Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Once inside, head straight and you’ll find the the UEC Campus Map sitting on top of a counter.

    Student's Journal - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Student’s Journal

    Student’s Journal

    Now head upstairs and enter the first or second door to your left.

    Student's Journal Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Student's Journal Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Student's Journal Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    You’ll find the Student’s Journal inside an interactable drawer next to a shelf.

    Warren's Firefly Pendant - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Warren’s Firefly Pendant

    Warren’s Firefly Pendant

    You can only obtain Warren’s Firefly Pendant by killing the bloater as you drop down the hall.

    Warren's Firefly Pendant Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Warren's Firefly Pendant Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Once dealt, you should be able to pick it up near its corpse.

    Newspaper Clipping - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Newspaper Clipping

    Newspaper Clipping

    Now head back upstairs, turn right as you exit the stairwell and enter the first door you’ll find.

    Newspaper Clipping Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Newspaper Clipping Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Newspaper Clipping Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Once inside, you’ll find the Newspaper Clipping on top of a minifridge.

    Griggs' Firefly Pendant - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Griggs’ Firefly Pendant

    Griggs’ Firefly Pendant

    Continuing outside, you’ll eventually come upon a group of tents as you get near the science building.

    Griggs' Firefly Pendant Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Griggs' Firefly Pendant Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Griggs' Firefly Pendant Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Head over to the farthest tent behind the white truck on your left, you’ll find Griggs’ Firefly Pendant on a table.

    Molotov Deployment Training Manual - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Molotov Deployment Training Manual

    Molotov Deployment Training Manual

    After climbing up into the science building, head to the end of the hall past the yellow wires and you’ll find a shiv door (room 205 | Lecture Room).

    Molotov Deployment Training Manual Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Molotov Deployment Training Manual Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Molotov Deployment Training Manual Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    You’ll find the Molotov Deployment Training Manual on a table to your right.

    Tools Level 4 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Tools Level 4

    Tools Level 4

    This one can be found on the same room where you collected the Training Manual.

    Molotov Deployment Training Manual Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Tools Level 4 Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    The Tools Level 4 is on a table to your left.

    Office Recorder - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Office Recorder

    Office Recorder

    Turn left once you reach the top of the stairwell and head through the half barricaded door.

    Office Recorder Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Office Recorder Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Office Recorder Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    Once inside, turn left and enter the first room you’ll find. The Office Recorder can be found on a counter by the window.

    Fungal X-Rays - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Fungal X-Rays

    Fungal X-Rays

    You’ll eventually pass through a tented hallway, turn left as soon as you reach the other side.

    Fungal X-Rays Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Fungal X-Rays Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Fungal X-Rays Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    The Fungal X-Rays can be found on a counter by the window.

    Lab Recorder - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Lab Recorder

    Lab Recorder

    You’ll spot some monkeys as you enter a large room. Once inside, head to your right.

    Lab Recorder Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Lab Recorder Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    The Lab Recorder can be found on a table in front of the whiteboard.

    Hickman's Firefly Pendant - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Hickman’s Firefly Pendant

    Hickman’s Firefly Pendant

    After collecting the Lab Recorder, check the back corner of the shelf to your left.

    Hickman's Firefly Pendant Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Hickman's Firefly Pendant Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    You’ll find Hickman’s Firefly Pendant next to a microscope.

    Firefly's Recorder - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Firefly’s Recorder

    Firefly’s Recorder

    Proceed through the next room and into the lab (Room 311 | Biology Lab).

    Firefly's Recorder Location 1 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Firefly's Recorder Location 2 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible
    Firefly's Recorder Location 3 - Last of Us Part 1 The University Collectible

    After the cutscene, The Firefly’s Recorder will automatically be added to your inventory.


    If you like our The University Collectibles Locations guide, check out our other The Last of Us Part 1 articles here.

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    • The Last of Us Part 1 – Tommy’s Dam Collectibles Locations
    • The Last of Us Part 1 – Lakeside Resort Collectibles Locations
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    • The Last of Us Remake – Jackson Collectibles Locations
    • How Long To Beat The Last of Us Remake?
    • The Last of Us Part I – Review

    Also check out CIBI Nation’s Gameplay & Cutscenes in Last of Us Part 1 Remake below, where ELLIE protects JOEL:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv4aG1GjE_Q
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