To apply for commuter status, students should:

1. Login to the MyHousing Portal with you AIC email and password
2. Click ‘Application’ in the left menu of the MyHousing Portal
3. Select the Commuter Student Eligibility Application
4. Read the ‘Commuter Student Agreement’ carefully and sign with an electronic signature
5. Complete your application and click ‘Continue’
6. You will receive a confirmation message and email indicating that your application has been received

Once your application is received, Residence Life will review your application and will notify you via email if you’ve been approved for Commuter Status.

Commuters must apply for a Parking Permit HERE. Commuters are eligible to park in Lots B, D, and A, please reference the Campus Map and familiarize yourself with parking on-campus prior to the first day of classes. Once you’ve applied for and receive your parking permit you must display it in the lower driver’s side corner of the rear windshield. Please reference the full parking policy HERE. Questions about parking? Call Campus Police at 413-205-3208.

Being a commuter student, you might find that you're on campus with some time between classes. Below are some of the options for commuter students to spend time where they can get some work done, eat a meal, or socialize:

The Center for Student Engagement:
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) located on the second floor of the Schwartz Campus Center provides a comfortable and engaging space for commuters to relax between classes, join a club or organization, or engage with peers. The CSE is open from 8am to 10pm Monday through Friday and is open 10am to 10pm on the weekends.

The Colaccino Living Room:
The Colaccino Living Room is located in the Schwartz Campus Center on the first floor. This space is outfitted with lounge furniture, a fireplace, and a wall of windows that open when we have nice weather. Conveniently located next to the Hive Food Court and Cafe (of which proudly serves Starbucks products). The living room is accessible when the Schwartz Campus Center is open. 

The James J. Shea Sr. Memorial Library:
The James J. Shea Sr. Memorial Library on-campus is also a great space for commuters to relax and get classwork done between classes. Commuter students can also utilize the Learning Commons which offers a variety of independent and collaborative learning styles. The flag room serves as a large group collaborative zone featuring several furniture configurations, as well as a video projection option and whiteboard space. Learn more HERE.

OFF CAMPUS PROPERTIES:
At this time, AIC does not own off-campus housing to offer commuting students, nor are there partnerships with the College to advertise rental properties in the area. Students renting properties are welcome to use search engines such as Zillow, Realtor, or any other rental website to find the best match for them. 

SEARCHING FOR ROOMMATES:
While AIC is not able to assist in finding commuter students off-campus properties to rent, we can assist in you searching for and matching with roommates. After you've applied and been approved for commuter status (apply for such in the MyHousing Portal), you'll be able to use the Roommate Search feature in the MyHousing Portal. 

To search for and match with roommates:

1.) Apply for Commuter Status and be approved (see application instructions above).
2.) Login to the MyHousing Portal
3.) CLICK: "Roommates/Room Selection"
4.) Select the term you are searching for roommates in.
5.) Search for roommates either by name, major, or other available attributes.

You can view a student's profile, send them a message, or send them a request to match as roommates in the MyHousing Portal.