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

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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

[email protected]