Commuter students are vibrant and important members of the campus community. They have access to the same campus services and opportunities afforded resident students. Commuters are encouraged to become actively involved in campus life and to take advantage of the array of activities available at the College. Listed below are topics of particular interest to Commuters. Further information regarding campus life can by obtained in the Office of the Dean of Students, or in the Office of Student Activities, both of which are located in Saint Joseph Hall.
Topics of Special Interest
Vehicle Parking and Registration
All commuter vehicles must be registered in the Business Office and must display a proper commuter decal at all times. Parking decals, available for a fee, are valid for one academic year. Commuters should park in the Saint Joseph Hall lot, which is convenient to all academic buildings. Unregistered vehicles or vehicles parked in restricted areas are subject to immobilization, towing or ticketing. Further information regarding parking can be found in the Campus Safety & Parking section of this Handbook.
School Closings
Information about school closings, delayed openings, early closings, and/or other emergencies may be obtained by calling 973-290-4636 (INFO) or checking the College website (www.cse.edu). Local radio stations will also broadcast school closings/delays - WMTR (1250 AM) and WDHA (105.5 FM). In case of inclement weather, students should always check the INFO line before departing from home, and always use sound judgment in making travel arrangements.
Dining Services
The Rose Dining Hall, located in Saint Joseph Hall, provides delicious, nutritious meals for the campus community. Commuter students are welcome to purchase meals in the Dining Hall on a cash basis during hours of operation.
For students who choose to carry their own meals to campus, there are numerous lounges on campus where food is permitted. The Commuter Lounge and Commuter Kitchen on the lower level of Saint Joseph Hall, as well as the Lounge on the first floor of Henderson Hall, are equipped with vending machines, microwave ovens, and tables and chairs for the convenience of commuter students. McGuire Lounge and Cafe Jose in Saint Joseph Hall also have comfortable furniture, including tables, chairs and televisions available for student use. In nice weather, the patio in front of Saint Joseph Hall is a great spot to enjoy al fresco dining!
Campus Mail
Full time students in the Women's College are assigned mailboxes through the Dean of Students Office. The mailboxes are conveniently located near the Bookstore, the Commuter Lounge and Cafe Jose on the lower level of Saint Joseph Hall. Since campus mail is a primary method of communication to students, students are encouraged to pick up their mail daily. They should also take note of the various flyers, posters and other information posted on the bulletin boards that can be found in close proximity to the mailboxes.
Health and Counseling Services
The Wellness Center, which is comprised of Health and Counseling Services, is located on the ground floor of Founders Hall. Health and Counseling services are provided free of charge for all students, resident or commuter. For a detailed description of services available, please refer the Student Life section of this Handbook. The Wellness Center, open during normal business hours, can be accessed through the door located to the left of the main door to Founders Hall. Since this door is locked at all times, a doorbell is available to gain entrance to the Center.
Campus Employment
Commuter students are eligible to work on campus. Please refer to Campus Employment in the Student Life section of the Handbook for further information regarding campus employment.
Commuter Clubs/Organizations
The Commuter Council is an organization designed to provide an effective means of communication among commuter students in the Women's College. The Commuter Council provides social interaction for commuters and holds meetings and forums for addressing commuter student issues. Nominations and elections for leadership positions in this organization, are held as part of the Student Government elections. All commuters are encouraged to get involved in the Commuter Council, and to read flyers, notices and other PR as a means of staying connected with activities and events occurring on campus.
Public Transportation
The College is easily accessible via public transportation. Bus and train schedules are available outside of the Office of Student Activities in lower Saint Joseph Hall as well as in the Dean of Students Office, located on the Upper level of Saint Joseph Hall. New Jersey Transit offers low cost student train fares. Contact NJ Transit directly for application materials. Once the application is completed by the student, the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students will verify attendance, prior to submitting the application to NJ Transit.
The
College reserves the right to update, change, or alter the
material in this publication at any time. This publication
is not a contract. Changes will be made by written notice,
and will be available in the office of the Vice President
for Student Life and Dean of Students. It is the sole responsibility
of the student to read and understand all such notices.
(Revised, Fall 2003)
