Commuters
Commuter students are very important members of the Potomac State College community.
Commuter students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are encouraged to get involved in campus life. Just because you don’t live on campus doesn’t mean that you cannot be active in student life.
Commuter students are encouraged to get involved in the Student Government Association (SGA). Many of the SGA officers are commuters. Students who commute are also encouraged to join a campus club or student organization. Information about SGA and Student Organizations is available here.
Each month Commuter Pizza Socials beginning at noon in the Student Union where commuter students have the opportunity to stop in and have free pizza and bottled water and to socialize with other commuter students as well as with faculty and staff. Student Life departments will be available giving helpful information for you to be successful as a student at Potomac State College of WVU.
Commuter students are encouraged to purchase a Commuter Dining Plan and to eat in the Rapids (ala carte option) or Commons (all-u-care-to-eat option) located in University Place. Nine different meal plans are available to commuter students. Dining on campus sure beats fast food or a packed lunch in your vehicle. For more information about on campus dining options, click here.
Commuter students are invited to participate in the evening activities on campus such as Pinterest Night, Thursday Night Fun Night, Game Night, etc., including the snack foods and beverages provided. Please be sure to bring your College ID as you will need it to gain entry.
Intramural programs aren’t just for residence hall students. Commuters are encouraged to participate in intramurals. An array of activities will be offered throughout the year. For more information about intramurals, please click here .
Commuters are welcome to hang out in the Student Union between classes. The Loft (top floor) is set up to be conducive to relaxing or visiting with friends. Several computers are available in the Loft for students to check email. A microwave is available and there are soft drink and vending machines. The entire Student Union has WiFi. The Underground (lower level) is a place to hang out, play pool, and ping pong. The Union opens early and stays open late throughout the week and on weekends.
Students who commute also have access to the Student Health Center, Counseling Services, the Academic Success Center, the exercise room in University Place, the Recreation Center at the J. Edward Kelley Complex, the Library, and computer labs throughout campus.
The best way for commuters to stay connected to what is happening at Potomac State is probably through the College Web site Calendar . It is also important that commuter students check their student MiX email daily as campus announcements and other important information is communicated to students through the WVU Portal. Last, but certainly not least, just ask. Feel free to visit the Student Life Office located in room 104 of the Administration Building or to contact them by telephone at (304)788-6842 or email PSC-StudentLife@mail.wvu.edu to learn more about student life at Potomac State College of WVU.