Commuters

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Students who commute to campus from the surrounding region are valued members of the Mercyhurst community and offer a unique perspective to campus life. As a commuter student, please know that you are more than welcome to share your energy and enthusiasm by getting involved in some of the wonderful activities and organizations Mercyhurst has to offer! The time that you spend participating in the cultural, spiritual, and recreational activities can be as rewarding and vital to your education as your academic experiences.

Commuter Student Services assists commuter students with involvement, an ease of access at Mercyhurst by providing professional staff support, commuter-only spaces, and resources for students to feel supported while on campus. 

Commuter Lounge

The Commuter Lounge is located on the first floor of the Carolyn Hermann Student Union.  It is a comfortable place to study, hang out with friends in between classes, or simply relax.

The Commuter Lounge offers a range of amenities, including:

  • Large-screen television with ROKU access
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Study Room
  • The lounge is open during the Student Union building hours. Additionally, commuter student lockers, extra seating, and a meal prep area are available on the second floor of the Student Union.

The Commuter Lounge is located above The Roost and The Roost Express, two popular dining spots on campus. 

Programs and Events

The Campus Involvement Center sponsors events and programs throughout the year. All commuter students are encouraged to attend as many programs as their schedules will allow. If you have suggestions on how to improve a program or would like to see a new program, don't hesitate to let our team know by emailing rsco@mercyhurst.edu.

Here are some of the programs that are sponsored by Campus Involvement:

  • Commuter Welcome Week Registration & Meet and Greet
  • Monthly Events for Commuter Students
  • Commuter Appreciation Day 
  • Commuter Student Association
  • Comm-YOU-ter Monthly Newsletter

Commuter Welcome Week Registration & Meet and Greet introduces new first-year commuter students to their Commuter Student Liaisons, the Campus Involvement Center staff, and other new commuter students. The session occurs on the first day of Welcome Week in August, while residential students are moving into their campus residences. At this event, commuters receive meal tickets for every meal during Welcome Week and pick up their Spirit Shirts. During Welcome Week, students attend presentations that will smooth their transition to Mercyhurst. They will also have the opportunity to tour campus and participate in fun team-building activities.