Tips for Connecting Your Commuter Student to Campus

Commuter students make up a large part of the campus population at USI. Parents who understand the unique challenges of commuter students can help make the college experience better for their student.

1 Encourage your student to stay on campus during the day.

The more they stay on campus, the more people and places they have the opportunity to meet and see.

2 Advise your student to study on campus. USI has study areas all across campus. Computers, desks, printers and private rooms are available, and your student’s studying won’t have to compete with chores, siblings, pets or other at-home distractions.

3 Promote an on-campus job. Student workers normally work 12 to 15 hours per week, and USI employers respect that school is your student’s Number One priority. Plus, when the University is closed, student workers don’t have to work.

4 Suggest that your student venture back to campus for evening or weekend events and meetings. Activities Programming

Board is an organization that provides entertainment and fun, outside of the classroom, during the day and in the evenings for students.

5 Encourage involvement. With more than 140 student organizations, it’s easy to find one that fits every student. Your student will feel connected to USI, learn valuable skills, meet other students and faculty and have fun!

6 Be aware of campus news and events. Get to know more about

USI. Check out the website and sign up to receive Parents &

Families Association news at USI.edu/familyconnect. If you acknowledge the importance of what’s happening at USI, your student will too.