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Commuter Center

The Commuter Center is a dedicated space for students commuting to the Oxford campus. It offers a welcoming environment that fosters community building and academic success. The center is staffed by fellow commuters.

Location: 2045 Armstrong Student Center (Second floor, near the Smucker Wiikiaami Room)
Availability: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 

What You’ll Find at the Commuter Center

  • Comfortable seating and study areas
  • Charging stations for your devices
  • Free lockers for student use
  • Kitchenette stocked with supplies, including a microwave, Keurig, and mini fridges
  • Regularly hosted events

Staff and Services

Commuter Center Assistants (CCAs) are available 15-20 hours per week to:

  • Manage and improve the center
  • Register students for free lockers
  • Answer questions and provide support
  • Organize commuter programs
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Commuter Students and the Residency Requirement

Miami University requires all first year and second year students to live on campus through the spring semester of their second academic year of enrollment. Students seeking an exemption to this requirement must submit a Residency Requirement Exemption application to the Campus Services Center prior to the beginning of the semester for which the exemption is sought. The housing exemption process is managed by the Miami University Office of Campus Services, not the Armstrong Student Center. Learn more at the link.

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Commuter Center Policies

All students must follow the Miami University Student Code of Conduct when using University facilities; violations include, but are not limited to: vandalism, threatening behavior, unauthorized use of computing resources, violation of copyright laws, misuse of a Miami ID, etc.

Access

The Center is open daily (when the University is open) from 7a-7p. Between 7p-11p, the Center is only accessible to Oxford students registered as a commuter student with their Miami ID Card. The Center is closed when the Armstrong Student Center is closed for breaks/holidays and during the summer term.

Commuter Center Assistants

The Commuter Center Assistants are stewards of the space and should be respected in upholding these expectations.

Conversations

Conversations should be kept at an appropriate level and should not include topics that can be seen as offensive or disturbing to students around the center. Speaking volumes should not rise above a normal speaking voice. 

Device Use

Students study in the center, so headphones should be worn when watching shows or listening to music. Not wearing headphones can be very disruptive to others.

Lockers

The Commuter Center offers free lockers to all students. You can request access and use a lock provided by the Commuter Assistants. Students can use the locker for the entire semester and can re-check out a locker for each semester they are enrolled in school.

  •  A locker and corresponding combination lock will be assigned to you. You must use a combination lock provided by the Commuter Center. 
  • Locker space must be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Any violations will result in the locker being cleaned out and a cleaning fee assessed as appropriate.
  • The only food items acceptable in the storage space are unopened, pre-packaged, non-perishable items.
  • The Commuter Center is not responsible for items lost, damaged, or stolen from the space.
  • Keep the locker closed and locked when not in use for security purposes.
  • If you do not request to keep your locker from the fall to spring semester, the Commuter Center reserves the right to empty the storage space and dispose of its contents during the winter term.
  • You may keep your locker from the fall to spring semester by letting staff know (via e-mail) that you will continue to use the locker. No lockers will be kept over the summer term.
  • If you do not clean out your locker and return the lock by the summer deadline, the Commuter Center reserves the right to empty the storage space and dispose of its contents over the summer and you will be responsible for a $25 fee for lock cut and removal.
  • You may not store illegal items or anything against university policy in the storage space.
  • Students are required to sign a Locker Agreement Form stating they are responsible for their lock, locker, and maintaining the aforementioned policies. 

Lost and Found

All unattended or lost items will be placed in the lost and found box.

Trash

All personal belongings must be removed or stored in a locker, and trash appropriately disposed of, before leaving the room each day. All food utensils and condiments should be returned to the appropriate Miami Dining venue from which they came. A large hallway trashcan is located near the center across from Armstrong Student Center 2061.

Tips and Tricks for Commuting

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Parking

Permits are required and can be purchased online beginning in August prior to the fall semester start. Registered commuters are eligible for daily or one- or two-semester commuter permits that allow parking in the commuter section of Chestnut Fields and Millett remote lots at any time (no overnight parking). These lots are considered "Park and Ride" options, and students are encouraged to ride the BCRTA bus system from the lots. More parking details can be found on our student parking website.

Parking Website
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Meal Plans

Meal Plans are available to all Miami University Students. Off campus students qualify for the Express Meal plan which is an all dining dollar plan that can be used at any dining location.
Meal Plan Information
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Dining

Miami University Dining Services offers a variety of dining options designed to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for made-to-order meals, grab-and-go favorites, or allergen-friendly choices, we’re committed to serving fresh, delicious food that meets a wide range of tastes and dietary needs.
Map of Dining Locations
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Weather

In conditions of bad weather, check your Miami email and the Miami University homepage. Students are always notified about closings and delays via e-mail. You can also choose to sign up to receive text message alerts. 

If the university is open and you are unable to make it to class due to weather, contact your professors individually and let them know your situation.

Text Message Alert Sign Up
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If you are ever on campus late at night, the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BRCRTA) and Miami University offer SafeRide, a free, on-demand shuttle service in the Oxford area at night. During the semester, they offer this from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. You can schedule through the BGo app or call (513) 785-5237.
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