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F.S.U. Alert: Due to cleanup, F.S.U. will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24th. Day and evening classes are cancelled. Only essential personnel must report.

Commuters

Information for Commuters

Being a commuter at Framingham State University will provide you a dynamic and exciting collegiate experience.

All commuters are encouraged to be actively involved in our campus community through our numerous club and organizations. Within this page you will find information that will help you along your journey as an FSU student. This page will assist you by serving as a resource of information to help maximize your commuter experience. Should you need assistance along your journey do not hesitate to contact any of the SILD staff in McCarthy 510. 

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Alcapone shares how life is as a commuter student

Alcapone's Student Experience

Wonder what it's like as a commuter student? Alcapone shares his first-hand experience as a commuter student at FSU.

Watch Alcapone

Resources

Don't want to carry your books around all day?  Commuter Lockers are available for use, free of charge. Lockers are located on the 2nd floor of the McCarthy Center. Contact the Dean of Students Office at 508-626-4596 or deanofstudents [at] framingham.edu or stop by the office, McCarthy 504 and sign up for one today. 

Got some time between classes? Stop by the Student Lounge  to relax, do some homework, or hang with friends.

FSU Shuttle and Transportation

The Department of Transportation Services is dedicated to providing safe, reliable and convenient transit options for the Framingham State University community.

We offer resident and commuter students an array of support programs to meet their transportation needs. Questions? Call the STC Desk at 508-215-5920 or e-mail transportation [at] framingham.edu (transportation[at]framingham[dot]edu).

Please visit our Facebook page @STCFSU , Instagram @framinghamstc and Twitter @framinghamstc to stay informed. 

MetroWest Transit Authority

University Police

MBTA

FSU Dining Services

Helpful tips

  • GET INVOLVED! It's never too late to join a club or participate in the vibrant extracurricular life at FSU. Clubs are always looking to recruit new members, intramural sports vary by season and teams are always looking for members, and there are a ton of events to attend or service opportunities to participate in on campus. Your options are limitless! For information about getting involved check out Collegiate Link today. 
  • Get fit without paying for an expensive gym membership. The Athletic Center is open to both commuter and residential students. For a list of hours and information on the facilities head over to www.fsurams.com
  • You can add RAM cash to your FSU student ID to make purchases on-and off-campus. RAM Cash can be used at all Dining Service facilities in addition to the Bookstore and all vending machines. You can even use it off campus at select locations listed here at the Dining Service website 
  • No one wants to carry around a heavy backpack all day.  So the Dean of Students Office has lockers you can rent for free! Lockers are located on the 2nd floor of the McCarthy Center. For locker reservations sign up in the the Dean of Students Office in McCarthy Center, Fifth Floor, Room 504, M - F, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
  • Stay informed! You can receive a text message/email/phone call when there are emergencies at FSU including school closings due to inclement weather and public safety notifications. To sign up for FSUAlert, visit the Campus Police section on My.Framingham.edu
  • Having issues accessing the internet on your laptop?Use the computers available in Hemenway Hall, the Whittemore Library, and the Student Lounge on the 3rd floor of the McCarthy Center. 
  • Are you one of those people who just love a good cup of coffee in the morning? You can save 10¢ each time you bring your own travel mug/container and refill at a Dining Services location. 
  • Need something to do between classes. Head over to the Game Room on the 3rd floor of the McCarthy Center to play some ping pong, pool, Foosball, and so much more. The Game Room also offers discounted movie tickets, taxi vouchers, and campus event tickets are sold there. 
  • Commuter students may purchase any meal plan from Dining Services. University Dining offers 5 plans designed to fit the needs of commuting students. For information about all dining plans check out the University Dining website
  • Be sure to familiarize yourself with the campus shuttle schedule to Maple Lot. The Student Transportation Center  is your one stop shop for all your transportation needs around campus.