Support, connection, and community—even If you don’t live on campus
Marietta College proudly supports a growing and active commuter student population. Whether you travel from home each day or split your time between campus and off‑campus commitments, you’ll find resources, spaces, and programs designed to help you stay connected, informed, and engaged in campus life.
A Voice for Commuter Students
To strengthen communication between commuter students and the College, the Student Government Association (SGA) created the role of Commuter Affairs Commissioner. This student leader serves as an advocate for commuter students, regularly meeting with peers and bringing commuter‑related concerns and ideas directly to the College administration.
Recent initiatives include:
- Development of an online commuter student survey distributed each spring semester
- Introduction of a Commuter Welcome Dinner and Commuter Information Session during Student Orientation
- Ongoing review and discussion of parking concerns and commuter access on campus
These efforts help ensure commuter students are heard and supported throughout their Marietta experience.
Stay Connected to Campus Life
Commuter students are encouraged to take advantage of everything campus has to offer—from student organizations and campus events to academic resources and study spaces. Dedicated communication channels, student programming, and leadership representation make it easy to stay informed and involved, even if you’re not living in a residence hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is considered to be a commuter student at Marietta College?
Any student who does not live in campus housing and travels to campus for classes and activities is considered a commuter student.
- How can I find out about what's going on at MC?
Commuter students receive the same campus-wide communications as residential students and are encouraged to follow Marietta College Student Life and SGA updates.
- How will I know if classes are canceled due to inclement weather?
Weather‑related closures or delays are communicated through official Marietta College alerts and announcements.
Also check the Marietta College website, your campus e-mail and voicemail, and your local news and radio stations for any announcements of cancellations or delays.
- What if I wanted to stay with a friend on campus overnight?
You are permitted to be an overnight guest for only Friday and Saturday nights with the permission of your host and your host's roommate.
- Where is a good place to study and/or do homework?
Absolutely. Commuter students are welcome to use academic buildings, the library, lounges, and other shared campus spaces throughout the day.
- Is there anywhere commuter students can go to hang out or relax?
The Commuter Lounge on the 2nd floor of Andrews Hall is open from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily for commuter students to use. Amenities in the lounge include a microfridge (microwave & fridge), TV trays, and a TV for students to use.
- Where can I leave my belongings between classes?
Lockers and designated storage options may be available—check with Student Life for current options
- Can commuter students use the health services?
Yes, commuter students have access to campus health services and support resources.
- Why won't my Student ID card let me into any of the residence halls?
It's the same reason for all students. Residential students' ID cards only work for their residence halls. In other words, if a student from one hall wanted to visit someone from another hall, he or she would have to contact that person so he or she can open the door. This is for our students' safety and security to prevent intrusions. Call boxes are outside each residence hall's entrance so you can contact someone to let you inside.
- What should I do if I lose my ID card?
Lost ID cards should be reported immediately so they can be deactivated and replaced. Please see the ID cards page for all information about ID cards.
- If commuter students get in trouble on campus, will they be arrested because they are not residents of Marietta College?
You are a student of Marietta College. If you get into trouble on campus, you will be treated the same as any other student. The response to each incident is determined by the nature of the situation. Some students are arrested and disciplined; some are just disciplined.
- Where can I park on campus?
Please see the Parking section for all information about parking lot locations, permits, licenses, etc.
- If I came to the campus during the weekend, would I still need to park in the designated parking lots based on my permit?
Not necessarily. After 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and during the weekends, you can park in any parking lot. However, if you were to park in a lot that is not designated for commuter students on a Sunday evening and you left your vehicle overnight, it would be very possible for you to receive a ticket on Monday morning.
- Will someone escort me to my car?
If you would like an escort to/from your car, contact College Police at x 3333 for more information.