Commuter Life at Thiel

We understand that you are balancing more than a daily commute; you often must balance home, social, work and academic responsibilities. Therefore, we want to ensure you find your community and connect academically and socially to campus and provide you with the tools and resources to assist in your success and make the most of your experience as a Tomcat.

Commuter Services Office

Students who live off campus are equally connected to the Tomcat family and we want campus to be your home away from home. In the Commuter Services Office, we are committed to keeping you connected to Thiel —helping you stay informed about upcoming activities and events and facilitating connections with professors and staff members.

Commuter Services, within the Office of Student Life, serves all aspects of our commuter population by providing learning and engagement opportunities outside of an academic setting. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on the campus experience for our commuter students and the need for their increased involvement in extracurricular activities.

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Email your questions to Jackie Kytchak at jkytchak@thiel.edu.

Commuter FAQ

Campus Dining

Campus dining options are available for both residential and commuter students. As a commuter, you can also enjoy meals in the TC Café or Tomcat Bistro as part of your daily schedule. Commuters can choose between a block meal plan, which allows them several meals for a set price, or purchasing a ‘declining balance’ card – a pre-loaded card with a specific, limited spending amount.

Campus Life

Thiel College has a lot to offer and we encourage you to make the most of your experience. Learning takes place in and out of the classroom a number of clubs, and organizations, dynamic classroom learning, athletics, and community involvement opportunities. Get involved by joining a club, playing an intramural sport, attending a sporting event, or working on campus.

Commuter Lounge

Located on the lower level of the Howard Miller Student Center, the newly renovated Commuter Lounge offers a welcoming space for commuter students to relax, study, and connect with peers. Students can find a variety of amenities in the lounge, equipped with comfortable furniture, study desks, a large smart TV, board games, A commuter news bulletin board, and an eating area with a microwave and refrigerator. A Keurig is also provided for all your coffee, hot cocoa, and tea needs. For a refundable fee of $5.00, you can rent a key for the lounge and have access to it anytime you wish to relax and/or study.

Commuter Pop-Ups – Each month, we host a pop-up social event exclusively for commuter students only. Such events are: Free donuts and coffee, gift basket raffles, opportunities to win free Bistro coupons, and free meal passes. Keep an eye on your email for the pop-up dates.

Computer Lab & Printer Access

Computers are available in the James Pedas Communications Center and the Haer Family Science and Art Connector seven days a week, unless the College is closed for holidays or breaks. There is no cost to use the computers.

Printers are conveniently located throughout campus for student use.

Health & Wellness

The Wellness Center’s mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and exceptional physical and mental health care through individualized treatment and campus-wide education and programming. Located on the lower level of the Howard Miller Student Center, both Health Services and the Counseling Center offer confidential and free services to all students.

Information on Food Insecurity

Information about obtaining ‘free meals’ from Good Shepherd is located on the Commuter News bulletin board, located in the Commuter Lounge. Thiel College also has a food pantry from which students may get small bags of microwaveable food. For more information about that, please contact Melanie Broadwater at MBroadwater@thiel.edu

Safety Resources

Public Safety is located on the second floor of the Howard Miller Student Center. If you have an evening course and would like an escort to your car in any student designated parking area, you can contact Public Safety (724-589-2222).

Student Parking

All commuter student vehicles are required to have the proper parking permit for the current academic year. A valid Thiel College parking permit is required to park in any designated student parking space.

Thiel Happenings

Thiel Happenings the weekly student newsletter and your source for everything happening on campus. Stay up to date on what is happening on campus. Watch your email for the latest edition.