Commuters can park in the Dean Hall Lot (enter from Emmons St.) or in the Jones Lot (adjacent to Grant Field — enter from Emmons St. or School St.). There are signs at the entrance of both parking lots.
Yes, you can acquire a parking pass at the Department of Campus Safety (Dean Hall) for a fee of $200. The pass will be valid for one academic year (September–May). The parking decal must be adhered to the driver’s rear side window. Commuters driving must purchase a parking pass.
Commuters may stay overnight as long as they are a signed in guest of a resident student. Resident students are allotted four 24-hour stays each month excluding the first week of school and exam weeks. Students must register at the Department of Campus Safety and must remain with the host (Dean resident student) at all times.
There are four meal plans available for commuter students. The word ‘Meals’ equals one tap with your ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ student I.D. at the Smith Dining Center located in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center. Boomer's Bucks can be used at the Smith Dining Center, Boomer’s (Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center Atrium), or the Bulldog Beanery (Green Family Library Learning Commons). Please visit the Director of Dining Services to discuss meal plan options or add Boomer’s Bucks throughout the semester.
When appropriate a decision will be made by 6:00 am and posted to the student portal (Today@Dean), ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ website (www.dean.edu) and ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ weather line 508- 541- 1901. The college makes every attempt to hold classes when possible. As safety is a top priority and weather conditions can vary greatly depending on your location, it is imperative that you determine whether you can get to campus safely.
Yes, commuters are encouraged to join the Commuter Student Association (CSA).