Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Marist recognizes that commuter students play an active and integral role in the Red Fox community. In their first year, commuters are provided opportunities to engage with Marist as a whole and are introduced to key resources and traditions that support their success. This support continues through Commencement, encouraging commuter students to remain involved as they transition into upperclassmen.
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Get Involved and Stay Connected
Commuter students have plenty of ways to engage with campus life, from regular gatherings to special events. Whether it’s meeting mentors, joining discussions at Pizza Tables, or attending one-time programs, there’s always something happening. Plus, commuters have a space to call their own—the Commons Lounge, a comfortable spot in the Student Center to relax, study, and connect.
Your first step to becoming a Red Fox this fall: Complete the Red Fox Ready Onboarding Checklist, which covers important to-dos before your first semester. Then, check out your August Commuter Orientation and Welcome Week schedule.
August Commuter Orientation
Details will be available in the late Spring and will be emailed to commuter students.
Check-in: First-Year Student and Transfer Commuter check-in begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Donnelly Hall atrium. We will also have signage to help you navigate that day.
Meet Your Mentor: The Commuter Students Meet Your Mentor (students-only) session begins at 2 p.m. on August 27 in the Murray Student Center, Room 3105.
New Student Welcome: The Welcome Week main kickoff event for all students begins at 4 p.m. on August 27 in the McCann Center.
Helpful Tips
Parking/Where to Park: On Opening Day, Commuter students are encouraged to park in Steel Plant Parking lot and Allied Health Parking Lot which allow for easy access to the campus via the walkway under Route 9.
Campus Navigation: Expect extra traffic and parking restrictions. We will also have signage to help you navigate that day.
Meals: To celebrate Opening Day, Marist hosts a Family Barbecue on the campus green at noon, so be certain to stop by with your family and mingle with other incoming students. This is free and open to all. Dinner is served in the Student Center Dining Hall on Thursday from 5 – 8 p.m. Simply enter the Dining Hall to eat.
Your Home Away From Home
The Commons Lounge, located on the ground floor of the Student Center, is an inviting space that is frequently used by Commuters for studying, relaxing, and socializing with friends. The lounge features comfortable seating areas, flat-screen TVs, and student-friendly amenities, including a microwave and coffee maker.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Study / Work Spaces
Office of the Associate Director for First Year Experience (Commuter Coordinator)
Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tech Resources
Laptop computers and a networked printer
Reservable study rooms with tables and chairs for group meetings
As a commuter student, Tyler Allen, a cybersecurity major and music minor, is actively engaged in campus life. When he’s not playing the saxophone in the Marist University Band, Marching Band, and Pep Band, Tyler practices his fencing skills with the Marist Fencing Club. Additionally, he is a member of the Cybersecurity Club, serves as a ZeeMee ambassador, and works in the Office of Communication and Marketing.
Commuter Parking
Commuter students are eligible for a parking permit, giving you access to designated parking lots throughout campus. Worried about the weather? Call the Severe Weather Hotline at (845) 575-5500 to stay informed about campus operations.
CONTACT: Marist Commuter Student Coordinator
Colin McCann
Associate Director, First Year Experience & Leadership Development / Commuter Student Coordinator
To ensure commuters stay well informed, the Associate Director of First Year Experience, Colin McCann, additionally serves as the Commuter Student Coordinator. In this role, Colin McCann acts as a professional mentor for students living off-campus.
Office: Student Center, Room 1201A Campus Phone: 845-575-3787 E-mail:colin.mccann@marist.edu
Commuter Parking
Commuter students are eligible for a parking permit, giving you access to designated parking lots throughout campus. Worried about the weather? Call the Severe Weather Hotline at (845) 575-5500 to stay informed about campus operations.
