Commuter Programs

Mission Statement

Commuter Programs is committed to provide commuter students a link to the campus community through programming, advocating, and social events. Commuter Programs also provides resources to assist with their lives "outside" Gallaudet.

Goals

• Provide programs and services that directly addresses the needs of commuter students.
• Inform students of campus events, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as an advocate for commuter student concerns.
• Provide off-campus housing, transportation, and parking information.
• Encourage involvement in campus life beyond the classroom.

The Commuter Lounge

The Commuter Lounge, located in the basement of Ely Center, was opened in the Fall of 1995. The Commuter Lounge is one of the favorite hangouts for commuter students on campus.

The lounge is a place for commuter students to hang out between classes. The Commuter Lounge has a variety of accomodations: a place to rest, television, a small computer lab, videophones, a small kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, lockers to store personal items, and a study area. There is also a playroom filled with toys for children to play in while their parents do their homework.

The Commuter Lounge is open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Front Desk
The front desk in the Commuter Lounge is manned by Commuter Lounge Assistants (CLAs). The CLAs available to provide services and information to all commuter students.

Lockers
Commuter students may reserve a locker in the Commuter Lounge at no cost. The Commuter Lounge will provide locks to the students to use on their locker. Any commuter student wishing to reserve a locker should come to the Commuter Lounge during the first week of school and fill out a reservation form to obtain a locker. Lockers are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. 

Kitchenette with Refrigerator and Microwave
Commuter students may store their food in the refrigerator and use the microwave as well.

Study Area
The study area has individual desks for commuter students to study alone and a circular conference-style table for commuter students to study together or work on group projects.

Campus and Services Information
There is a wealth of information for on- and off-campus resources and activities for commuter students.

Videophones (VPs)
The Commuter Lounge has three Sorenson VP booths available for commuter students to make calls.

Computer Lab
The computer lab in the Commuter Lounge has several computers with internet access for commuter students to do homework or to read e-mails.

Living Room
The living room is a space for commuter students to rest, watch television, and interact with each other.

Playroom
The playroom is an area where children can play while their parents do their homework and/or study. The playroom has toys for the children to play with.

Commuter Programs Contacts

If you have any questions, please contact Mary K. Lott, Director of Campus Activities and Commuter Programs at Mary.Lott@gallaudet.edu or Roger Williams, Commuter Programs Program Specialist at Roger.Williams@gallaudet.edu.