Commuter Student Resources

At Mount Holyoke, we recognize that our students are working to juggle obligations other than just school work. As such, some of you may choose to seek Commuter Student (Day Student) status. Being a commuter student gives you the opportunity to earn a college degree without sacrificing other responsibilities. While MHC is a residential community, we hope that the decision to live off campus stills allows our students to stay connected, engaged and as always, an active part of our great community.

Further, with Commuter Student status comes unique opportunies and resources to meet specific needs. Of course the entire campus community is open to all, and we hope that commuting students will continue to eat on campus, lounge in the residence halls and participate in the many social activities, but access to the Commuter Student Lounge and the Commuter Student Advisory Group are designed with commuting students in mind.

Commuter Student Lounge

Blanchard 333 is a lounge space specifically set aside for Commuter Students. With access to lockers, computers (with scanning and printing), a small kitchen with refrigerator, sink and microwave; we want you to feel forever at home. While one-card access to Residence Halls is restricted for non-residents from 2am-7am, the lounge is available whenever Blanchard is open! The space is managed in conjunction with the Commuter Student Advisory Group (CSAG) and the Office of Student Programs (Blanchard 327).

Commuter Student Advisory Group (CSAG)

CSAG is made up of communter students and was formed to advocate on the special neds of commuting students. While CSAG does meet regularly, commuter student availability is often limited, thus an Ella site was created to assist in the sharing of information and community. Commuter students are granted access to this site automatically. This virtual space is intended to provide chat rooms, forums, access to each others contact information, and shared resources. Commuter Student are encouraged to use this tool to stay connected and voice your opinion directly. For more information, contact Joshua Nelson, Assistant Director of Student Programs and Advisor to CSAG.

Commuter Student Parking

While you are strongly encouraged to use the free PVTA Bus service, Commuter Student parking is also available through the Parking Office for a fee of $75. Once registered, you may park on a first-come first-served basis only in the Gorse and Dunlap lots. Vehicles with Commuter student decals may also park Monday through Friday between 5 PM and Midnight in the Bridgeman Lane Lot. If necessary, you may park overnight and on weekends in the Gorse lot on an occasional basis, however if you must park overnight on a regular basis you should purchase a resident student decal.

Those seeking Commuter Student status should contact Bill Boerner, Associate Director of Residence Life.