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Each student takes a different path to Concordia University Irvine, and the stories and experiences they bring with them are unique. You are wanted here and we are honored that you are interested in making Concordia your new home! Below you will find some information to help you navigate what life as a commuter can look like.
At Concordia, a commuter is anyone who does not live in our on-campus housing. Take a look at who currently makes up the commuter population:
Our campus is home to hundreds of commuters. Hear about tips and experiences they have had during their time at Concordia:
Seating areas around campus makes it nice for commuters to have places to eat and hang out. Transponders are everything.
Time management is a key component of being a commuter. Make time for traffic and parking at Concordia.
You learn a lot as a commuter. I’ve learned to never take the 55 after 7:30am, because I will not make it to my morning class. But I’ve also found great coffee shops around campus during my breaks between classes. Allow yourself the time and space to explore, because you’ll never know what you’ll find!
Concordia offers frequent events that can help you feel more involved and at home as a commuter. Events specific for commuters include our yearly acai bowl truck and monthly $1 commuter lunch days! Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Looking for a way for your commuter voice to be heard? Senate is the voice of the student body to the ASCUI board and it is important to have commuter representatives apart of this team. At the beginning of each academic year, be on the lookout for information about the voting process and how to get involved. Meetings take place every Wednesday in Grimm Hall 128 from 10:30-11am.
Concordia wants you to feel right at home and is ready to help you. Here are some of our most popular resources to help you with a smoother transition:
Learn About & Sign Up for Clubs! Want to start your own? You absolutely can!
Career Center
Wellness Center
Tutoring Center
Financial Aid Center
Campus Ministry
Handshake: platform for on-campus jobs
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As a commuter, it is likely that you will have some free time in between your classes. Here are some great places to hang out on campus:
The Center for student leadership (CSLD) has coffee, a mini fridge & microwave in the front entrance. Be sure to label your food! You can also find a toaster and microwave, as well as food and drink for sale, at Eagles Landing.
Throughout the year, Concordia students participate in the HUNT through a series of spirit days, events, activities, and intramural sports to earn points for their team. At the end of the year, you’ll get to compete in The Hunter Games to gain the ultimate prize of the Golden Eagle trophy!
Chapel is held:
Daily chapel is held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30am-10:55 am in the CU Center
SHOUT! (Student led chapel) is held Thursday nights from 9:30pm-10:30pm in the CU Center
CU Source is held Sundays 6:30pm-7:20pm in the Good Shepherd Chapel
Meal plans for commuters are optional. Commuters have access to a meal plan that is 5 meals a week and starts at $1,581 a semester. For more information, please visit the Bon Appetit page.
To stay updated on commuter specific information, be sure to download the MyCUI app and join our group! Here, you will receive announcements about events, competitions, giveaways, etc.
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For questions about the commuter life, please contact:
Amanda Norris Director of Student Life & Leadership Development (949) 214-3048 [email protected]