Welcome!
Congratulations! The moment that you have been waiting for has finally come…you are now a part of the Christian Brothers University community. Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate, spent time at a community college or another institution, or took some time off to work or raise a family, CBU can offer you many enjoyable and engaging experiences. Making new friends, discovering more about yourself and what you want out of life, being challenged intellectually, and finding your niche in the CBU community amid a myriad of choices among the opportunities that are ahead of you.
Living off campus can be challenging. The goal of the Commuter Student Services (CSS) is to create and foster opportunities for off-campus students to engage in University life and learning, which enhances their overall development and connection to the campus community. The office also provide programs that are informational, educational, and developmental, and that enhance the quality of life by assisting students in making well-informed decisions that enable them to enjoy positive on and off-campus living experiences.
The CSS serves as an advocate for the needs of ALL commuter students in a variety of ways and encourages students to integrate in all aspects of the campus community. “Commuters Have the Drive to Succeed”. Whether you walk, bike, ride the bus, drive to campus, or take any public transportation, we are dedicated and look forward to making this journey a smooth one!
Sincerely.
Karen Conway
Dean of Students
Mission Statement:
The mission of Commuter Student Services(CSS) is to provide support services and effective communication to commuter students that will inspire participation in student life beyond the classroom, assist in commuter students possessing a sense of belonging to the CBU community while gaining a satisfaction in their overall educational experience and to enhance students’ experiences and success culminating in graduation. We value commuter students and their contributions to the Christian Brothers University.
What is a Commuter Student?
Our defined population of commuter students usually attends school full or part-time, work full or part-time, may live at home with their parent(s), may share an apartment with a roommate, may be a parent or have other family responsibilities.
Programs and Services:
Special Study Sessions For Commuters: Designated study areas and light refreshments are available for commuters during mid-term and final exam week. Locations will be announced at a later date.
Commuter Breakfast: Good Morning Commuters Breakfast will take place the first Wednesday in each month, from 8:30 am-10:00 am, in front of the Science Building, located by the Central Parking Lot. Students will be served donuts, muffins, orange juice/apple juice and coffee. (pictures coming soon)
Commuter Student Fair: The Commuter Student Fair is scheduled on an annual basis. The purpose of the fair is to afford commuters an opportunity to become familiar with services from individual departments campus wide. Representatives from departments campus wide will set up booths and provides students with information about individual departments. Check the Calendar Of Events for the dates and times of this year's events. (pictures coming soon)
Commuter Newsletter: The Commuter Student Newsletter called “The Commuter Connection”, is a quarterly publication, emailed to all commuter students, and which keeps commuters abreast of important dates and programs currently scheduled on campus.
The Buccaneer Snack Bar: Student can enjoy lunch and/or dinner in the Buccaneer, located on the ground floor of the Thomas Center. Computers are also available for students to use between classes.
Lockers: Students can obtain access to one of the campus lockers, located on the ground floor of Kendrick Hall. Lockers can be obtained through the Student Government Association by e-mailing sga@cbu.edu
Commuter Meal Deal: A special meal plan is available for commuters through the ARA Food Services, located on the second floor of the Thomas Center. Contact the Director of Food Services at sritter@cbu.edu for specific guidelines and costs for this semester's plan.
Commuter Student Lounge: Students
can relax in the Rozier Lounge, located on the ground floor of Rozier Hall.
Billiards tables, foosball, ping-pong, and air hockey games are available in
the lounge, as well as a large screen television and drink/snack machines.
The lounge also has multiple couches and tables, giving students plenty of
room to spread out and relax.
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