Thrive in college as a commuter student.
Whether you live at home, rent an off-campus apartment with friends, or fit college classes into your busy work-and-family schedule, you are a valued member of the Worcester State University student body. You belong to the Worcester State family, and we want the campus to be your home away from home. In the Commuter Services Office, we are committed to keeping you connected to Worcester State—helping you stay informed about upcoming activities and events and facilitating connections with professors and staff members.
What does the Commuter Services Office do?
We have many services and programs, all of which are created to give you opportunities to engage with Worcester State in whatever way you feel most comfortable.
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Commuter Activities Board (CAB) & Commuter Events
Our Commuter Activities Board (CAB) exists to encourage you and other commuting students to become involved in campus life. CAB plans student trips, pool tournaments, monthly breakfasts, socials, family-friendly events, and other programs throughout the school year. The board is open to all commuters. We invite you to join us and share your ideas. Join us for weekly CAB meetings; for more information, email CAB at cab@worcester.edu.
Commuter socials
These gatherings an opportunity for you to meet other commuter students and speak with members of the Worcester State administration.
Novelty events
These events include everything from getting your picture on a mug to caricatures.
Commuter coffee stops
Get free coffee!
Commuter Appreciation Week
This bi-annual event is a week of programs for commuters.
Get the most updated information on commuter events from:
- OSILD Weekly email newsletter
- The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development Instagram (@wsu_osild)
- Commuter Activities Board Instagram (@cab_wsu)
Commuter Tips & Tricks
Use these tips and tricks to make the most out of your experience as a commuter student at Worcester State.
For Guardians of New Commuters
We are happy to answer any questions that guardians, parents and family members may have about their student’s life as a commuter. Questions can be directed to Commuter Services.
Topics to discuss with your student:
- Transportation to and from campus
- Costs of commuting and/or living off campus
- Time management as it relates to having time to commute to campus and walk to class
- New expectations between members of the household (Are curfews changing? Is your student being dropped off at campus? etc.)
- Eating on campus versus making meals at home to bring to school