Commuting to The Valley

All services provided by the student affairs staff, other than residential living and meals, are available to full-time commuting students. To be considered a commuter, a student must live within a 30-mile radius of campus and commute from their parent(s)/guardian’s home or permanent residence daily. See more details about our commuter and residency policy in our Residential Life FAQ.

 

Wondering Where to Hang Your Hat?

The Lebanon Valley College campus has numerous open spaces and lounges for studying and hanging out between classes and activities. However, The Commuter Center, located in the Lebegern Learning Commons on the lower level of the Allan W. Mund College Center, serves as the College's central commuter hub. The Commuter Center is used for dining, studying, and relaxing, and includes a microwave, water cooler, and refrigerator for students who wish to bring their own lunch.

Additional spaces specifically desirable to commuting students are the newly renovated Vernon & Doris Bishop Library, the Lynch Technology Center, and the LVC Health and Sports Center.

 

Dude, Where's My Car?

The Green Parking Lots behind Mary Green, Keister, and Funkhouser residence halls adjacent to the railroad tracks have been designated as commuter parking areas. We ask all commuting students to park their vehicles in the Green Parking Lot. The lot behind the Mund College Center is also available for commuting students. Overflow parking is always available in the North Parking lots. 

 

Campus Opportunities 

• LVC Sports Center: houses a state-of-the-art fitness facility available to all LVC students. Take advantage of this free membership.
• Health and Counseling Services are available to our commuting students. The Health Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Physician, physician's assistant and counseling hours vary and a scheduled appointment is needed.
• Campus Events: LVC offers a variety of events throughout the year open to all LVC students. Our calendar of events will tell you what's happening around campus. Feel free to stop by any of our events and bring your friends and family.
• Student Government Representatives: Commuting students have the opportunity to have a representative for each class on Student Government. Any commuting student who has a student concern can contact these students or any representative on Student Government.
• Student Activities: There are more than 90 LVC clubs and organizations available to meet the needs of our full-time student population. Commuting students are encouraged to join one or more of these organizations to become more acclimated to campus life. For a complete list of organizations, visit stuorgs.lvc.edu or check your handbook. Keep in mind that the commuter club is a very active group of students always looking for new members.
• Commuter Luncheons: Special luncheons are held for commuting students each semester. Attended by Student Affairs staff and student government representatives, these lunches provide commuting students an opportunity to socialize, gather important information, and raise important issues.

 

When the Weather Outside is Frightful

Commuting students in particular are concerned about issues surrounding inclement weather. The general policy states that regular classes are held during bad weather conditions for the students and faculty members able to get to class without jeopardizing themselves. However, neither commuting students nor faculty are expected to take any personal risk to get to campus, nor will either be penalized in any way for missing class. The College may be closed in cases of severe inclement weather or other emergencies. Check your local news media or call the College Center after 6 a.m. on days the weather is deemed "inclement."

 

I Love Campus So Much, I Don't Want to Go Home

Have you decided you'd like to change your residency status? Commuters who desire to live on campus MUST come to the Center for Student Engagement in the Mund College Center, to secure a Change of Housing Status form and a Housing Contract.