COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES

We understand that being a commuter student can present many challenges. Not only do commuter students have to deal with the daily commute, but often the need to balance home, social, and academic responsibilities. Here at RWU, we provide several services and programs to help commuter students participate in campus events and foster a sense of belonging within the campus community.

Commuter students at RWU are encouraged to take advantage of all that the University has to offer -- from our 8000† square foot Recreation Center and our waterfront kayaks and sailing lessons to our dining facilities and lounges across campus as well as library facilities in Bristol and Providence. Popular hangout areas include the Commuter Lounge in Stonewall Terrace - Building 4, which commuter students can access using their student ID and use as a study space and location to spend time in between classes and the Atrium in Global Heritage Hall (equipped with a Starbucks). Commuters are able to utilize the North Campus Resident Hall to access study space. Commuter Students can sign up for a Commuter Locker in our Commuter Lounge or lobby of the North Campus Residence Hall; information is provided to students on this program during the summer.

Students utilize the Hawk’s Hangout space in the Campus Recreation Center for studying and socializing with friends. Students can play air hockey, foosball, skeet ball or video games or enjoy working on homework in the Hangout Perch. The Campus Recreation Center is also home to the Hawks Nest where students can grab a coffee or smoothie. Commuter students may also purchase the Commuter Meal Plan. One of the valuable resources we offer to commuter students is the commuter student club, Commuters in Action (C.I.A.). This is a great avenue through which commuter students can meet, hang out, and support one another while getting used to the life of a commuter. We invite all students to attend the University Involvement Fair in early September to learn about the many clubs and organizations that RWU has to offer.

Another key resource for our commuter students is our student staff of Commuter Assistants. These are student leaders who want to help new commuter students acclimate to campus life. They hold one-onone conversations with first-year and transfer commuter students, plan fun events for students to attend, in collaboration with C.I.A., and help with the overall adjustment to campus life. We encourage you to connect with the Commuter Assistants when you visit campus this August!