Commuter Life
Arcadia University has a unique Commuter Life Program which involves undergraduate staff as Commuter Assistants who work specifically with commuter students using their home away from home, the Commuter Lounge, as a base. Commuter life is enhanced by social and educational programs designed to strengthen this community. The Commuter Assistants work as a liason between commuter students and University administrators.
Professional Staff
The Assistant Dean of Students for First and Second Year Programs coordinates the Commuter Life program. The Assistant Dean supervises the Commuter Assistants(CAs), oversees the condition of the Commuter Lounge and advocates for commuter students on campus.
- Ashley Friedman, Assistant Dean for First and Second Year Programs, 1st Floor Dilworth West, 267-620-4766
Commuter Assistants (CAs)
The CAs are undergraduate students who are selected for their interpersonal skills and their willingness to aid commuter students. They go through extensive training and are meant to serve as resources for commuter students. The CAs are also very important conduits of information to the Dean of Students. They have posted hours during which they will be in the Commuter Lounge.
Commuter Lounge
The commuter lounge is located on the ground floor of Heinz Hall. This facility includes: a lounge area with a microwave, refrigerator, TV, stereo, work areas, couches; a study room; and a locker room for storing belongings. The CA's and the Commuter Student Association often use the lounge for their social and educational programs.
