Commuter Affairs & Community Services
Created in 1996, the Office of Commuter Affairs and Community Services was formed to increase the involvement of and services to the commuter population of Bowie State University.   The commuter population consists of 85% of the total population of the university. 

The Office of Commuter Affairs and Community Services provide programs and services that directly address the needs of commuter students.

Good Morning Commuters

The primary goal of this program is to meet and discuss their concerns with other students, staff, and administrators.

Commuter Awareness Week

The goals of the week are to make commuter students’ needs more visible and to remind the university community of commuters’ concerns.

Commuter of the Week

This program acknowledges an outstanding individual for their accomplishments and services to the commuter student population.

Night Class Socials

This program gives students the opportunity to eat a healthy snack before evening classes and learn about campus programs and opportunities.

Commuter Appreciation Banquets

This bi-annual program culminates the end of each semester by acknowledging commuter students, student organizations, and faculty and staff for their outstanding accomplishments in servicing the commuter affairs community.

Listed below is a brief list of some of the services offered in the Office of Commuter Affairs and Community Services:

• ·         Provide new listing for off-campus housing Click Here
• ·         Provide apartment locator information
• ·         Provide Metro/Marc schedule information
• ·         Provide maps of the university
• ·         Answer inquiries in relating to commuter meal plan and commuter lounge
• ·         Provide AAA information as needed
• ·         Provide on campus programs for commuters
• ·         Provide shuttle van transportation on holidays
• ·        Provide information pertaining to local community service opportunities and keep record all programs sponsored by campus groups and organizations
• ·        Maintain database of commuter students’ email addresses in order to disseminate pertinent information relating to programs

 The Fall 2007 Commuter Affairs Events Calendar

C-Unit- Is the student group for Commuter Students. They provide information on programs, events and information for Commuter Students. Take a look at their NEW website for more information by clicking the link above! 

Wayne Coffen
Coordinator of Commuter Affairs & Community Service
Office: Wiseman Centre Suite 133
Phone: (301) 860-3844
Email: wcoffen@bowiestate.edu