NEW STUDENT PARENT
ORIENTATION
A Guide to the Commuter Student
Experience at Monmouth University
Profile of Commuter Students at
Monmouth University
44% live at home
61% have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better
63% work 10 or more hours a week
55% commute 4 to 5 days a week
74% of all students (undergraduate and
graduate) at Monmouth commute
Making the Transition
The experience a student has in high school
will be quite different once they get to
college.
Students may find it exciting, stressful, or
both when they begin their classes this fall.
How will you feel when your student begins
his/her first classes at Monmouth this fall?
Keys to success: communication and time
management.
Balancing Act for Commuters
Commuter students have to juggle work,
academics, family, a social life, and
whatever else may come up.
Help your student find a sense of
balance.
Time management is a critical.
A daily planner can play an important
role in your student’s success.
P.S. This is also a great high school graduation
gift.
Commuting to Campus
Unless your student’s car is relatively new,
think about having it tuned up before
he/she begins driving to campus each
week.
Encourage your son/daughter to get to
campus 20 to 30 minutes before their
first class of day during the first month.
Students must have a valid parking
decal for their vehicle. Deadline to
apply: September 1, after 9/1/12 there is a
$50 late fee.
When creating their fall schedule of
classes, see if they can cluster the courses
to save $$$ and wear and tear on the car.
Navigating Campus
The success your student hopes to achieve
will be based on his/her willingness to take
advantage of the many programs, services,
and resources that are offered on campus.
Many first year students may feel a bit
overwhelmed during their first few weeks of
college.
Students who need academic help should
speak to their professors, the Center for
Student Success, or the First Year Office.
Students are also encouraged to contact the
Office of Off-Campus and Commuter
Services when they have a question.
Making the Connection
Students who are actively engaged are
more satisfied with their college experience.
There are approximately 90+ student clubs
and organizations.
Recipe for dissatisfaction: come to campus,
go to class, then go home right away.
Effort in the classroom + student
engagement outside the classroom = student
success in college
Getting Involved
The success a commuter student hopes
to achieve in college is based on his or
her commitment to academics and
their level of engagement to
experiences outside the classroom.
Joining Student Clubs and Organizations
Campus Work-Study Jobs
Campus Meal-Plans
Assisting with Academic Research
Attending Campus Events
Campus Resources
There are a number of services available to
commuter students at Monmouth University.
They include:
Center for Student Success (CSS)
Counseling and Psychological Services
Your student’s professors
First Year at Monmouth
The Guggenheim Library
The Health Center
The Fitness Center
MUPD
Off-Campus and Commuter Services
Family Involvement
Getting involved with out-of-class activities will
enhance your student’s level of satisfaction with
Monmouth University .
Encourage your son or daughter to ask questions
and seek out help when they need it.
Students need to take an active role in getting the
most out of their education at Monmouth (attending
class, completing course assignments, seeking
tutoring when necessary).
Feel free to come to any of the advertised programs
and events that are sponsored throughout the school
year.
Did You Know?
1.
Commuter students can and should use the University Health Center when necessary?
2.
Commuter students can contact the MUPD and request an escort across campus?
3.
Commuter students may apply for up to 2 parking decals.
4.
Most events on-campus are FREE to all students. They only need to show their student ID.
5.
Commuter students can contact the MUPD for assistance when they have locked their keys in the car or when their
car battery has run low.
6.
Commuters can get a meal-plan or what is called declining balance dollars.
7.
Monmouth University has a substance awareness counselor on-campus to assist all students.
8.
The University offers all of its students a wide array of tutoring services.
9.
The success your student hopes to have is dependent upon what kind of effort they make both inside and out of the
classroom.
10. Commuter students who get in the habit of using a daily planner are more likely to have a good academic year.
New Student Orientation Schedule
The best way your son or daughter can begin his/her first
semester is by attending New Student Orientation. New Student
Orientation will be held between July 9 and 25, 2012.
Orientation is presented by students and it’s designed to be
positive, informative, and interactive.
To learn more about this summer’s new Student Orientation
program go to www.monmouth.edu/orientation.