Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
A commuter student is anyone who does not reside in any SHU-owned residential hall, either on or off campus.
If you are interested in taking the SHU Shuttle to Bridgeport Transit Station, you can meet the shuttle at the shuttle loop in front of the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts. Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad train services are available at the Bridgeport station.
Commuter students with a valid permit may park in nonresident student parking lots (no overnight parking is allowed).
Commuter students can park in nonresident student parking areas, which are designated with the “C” in a circle. Commuters may also park in the South Garage on the Park Avenue Campus and the West Garage at West Campus, including the upper and lower and designated surface lots and parking spaces.
SHU shuttles travel to all off-campus residence halls and classroom buildings. Shuttles also are available to visit the Trumbull Mall, Brookside Plaza, downtown Fairfield (Thursday-Sunday) and the Bridgeport Transit Station.
By downloading the Ride Systems App (Apple and Android compatible), you can follow the shuttle in real time!
There are many places to pick up a quick bite or sit down for a meal throughout Park Avenue Campus and West Campus. In the Academic Center, there is 63’s, along with the Market. You can find the Balance Kitchen at the Center for Healthcare Education and Einstein Bros. Bagels at Martire Center for Liberal Arts. The Library Café at the Ryan Matura Library and Café Rosso in the East Building at West Campus are great places to make a stop, as is Pios Kitchen at West Campus and Linda’s in the Linda E. McMahon Commons. You’ll find Thea’s Abbey and JP’s Diner on the Pioneer Village Upper Quad.
Consider stopping by Student Life, located in the Academic Center, HC wing. Student Life houses Student Involvement and Fraternity & Sorority Life. You can find out more about club sports and intramurals at Valentine Health & Recreation Center. Keep an eye out for posters and emails for events taking place on campus. Campuswide events are open to all SHU full-time undergraduate students!
Weather alerts are sent through the SHU Emergency Notification System. An SMS text and email message will be sent, and information will be posted on the SHU website and social media. If you have not signed up, learn more and register today!
The Campus Concierge provides lockers to students for a small fee on a first-come, first-served basis each semester. Once your deposit is received, you will receive a locker key. At the end of the semester, return your key to the Campus Concierge and you’ll get your deposit back. Deposits will not be returned if the key is not brought back or if it is lost. Lockers may be rented at any time during the semester. Lockers are located in Hawley Lounge in the Academic Center.
All campus spaces are available for commuter students, including West Campus, Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Center for Healthcare Education, Amphitheater steps, Ryan Matura Library, Hawley Lounge and others.
Public Safety offers an on-campus escort service 24 hours a day for your safety. Call Public Safety at 203-371-7995, state your name, location and destination, and as long as your route is on University property, an officer will accompany you.
You can find answers to your questions about campus policies in the Student Handbook.