Commuter Life So I have a commuter student…now what?! • • • • • Getting to and from campus Resources for commuter students Supporting your student Parking First Four (part 2
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Commuter Life
So I have a commuter student…now what?!
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Getting to and from campus Resources for commuter students Supporting your student Parking First Four (part 2 of Orientation)
Getting to and from campus Travel Info:
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Sign up for RAVE alerts
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Construction and traffic updates
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Learn different routes
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Check email before leaving home
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Plan time for parking
Resources for commuter students Dining Options:
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Bring your lunch
-microwaves available in the Student Center -
Eagle Cafés
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Student Center Food Court
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The Commons
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Eastern Eateries
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Crossroads Marketplace Commuter meal plans available!
Dining Services:
11 Dining locations
All-You-Care-to-Eat Facility o o The Commons Food Courts Student Center o Eastern Eateries CrossRoads o Eagle Cafes o o Seven locations (in academic buildings) Convenience Stores Lobby Shop @ Student Center o o MarketPlace @ CrossRoads QuickFixx @ Eastern Eateries
Meal Plans
Commuter dining plans: Come discuss them with us at the Resource Fair.
Dining FAQs:
What is a meal plan transfer?
Designed to purchase combos (valued up to $7.35 for the 13/14 academic year pricing) Entrée, a side & a beverage Entrance price to The Commons What are Flex Dollars?
Like a debit card for Dining Services locations Lump sum for an entire semester Designed to cover meal overages and snacks
Dining Services Commitment to Student Needs:
Chefs in every unit 4-8 specialty dinners or events each month Food Allergy and Intolerance Program Vegan & Vegetarian options at every location
Employment Opportunities:
Dining Services / Housing & Residence Life is the largest student employer on campus! (Work study not required) • • •
Housing & Residence Life
Positions are open to any student living on campus: Office Assistant Night Watch Social Media Assistant • • • • • •
Dining Services
Positions are open to any student: Cooks/Line Servers Pizza, Salad and Sandwich Makers Supervisors/Managers Cashiers Catering Baristas
Resources for commuter students What to do between classes
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Lounge areas in many classroom buildings
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Student Center
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Halle Library
(no food except in Eagle Café) -
McKenny
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University Park
-(when the weather is nice!) -
Printer stations
-(web printing!)
Supporting your student Communication Set up a time to talk about:
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Family meals
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Help with chores
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Transportation/use of family vehicles
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Curfew
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Meals while on campus
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Other expenses
Supporting your student Encourage involvement Get involved in campus activities such as:
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Campus job
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Student organizations
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Undergraduate research
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Late night and weekend events
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Recreation and intramurals Being involved outside the classroom is correlated with higher GPAs and higher levels of satisfaction in college!
Parking Options available:
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Hang tags
-Available for purchase at Parking office or order online – emich.edu/parking -$100/semester -
Free Shuttle
-Pick up/drop off every 20 minutes -Located at Rynearson Stadium – West Campus
First Four: Part 2 of Orientation August 30-September 2, 2014 Day 1:
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Commuter Student & Family Session!
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Family picnic lunch
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Family tailgate dinner
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EMU Football game vs. Morgan State
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Drive separately!
Days 2-4: Activities and sessions for all new students
Questions?
Contact us: 734.487.1208