Student Involvement and Leadership Center

iCommute Resource Hub

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iCommute is a program designed to eliminate the stigma surrounding commuter student engagement by providing advice and resources for student success. Simply, commuter students are involved students, no matter where they reside or how long their commute is. Supported by various campus partners, commuter students are a valuable part of our Wright State community.

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Security Tips for Commuters

When parking your car on campus, remember to practice the following tips:

  • Never leave your windows open.
  • Always keep your doors locked.
  • Keep valuable items at home or on your person. If you must leave them in your vehicle, lock them in the trunk.
  • Keep the inside of your car as clutter-free as possible (do not leave textbooks or anything that might give a thief the slightest temptation to break into your vehicle).
  • Secure your registration and insurance card on your person or in a secure, hidden place inside the vehicle. Never leave valuable documents in your car that could help a thief identify who you are or where you live.

Visit the Department of Public Safety website for more safety tips. Your auto insurance agency may have additional suggestions to offer as well.

If you ever feel uncomfortable walking to or from your car, regardless of the time of day, contact Public Safety for a Safety Escort at 937-775-2111. It is better to be cautious now than to have regrets later. Furthermore, try to park in areas that are well lit or in lots close to buildings or high traffic areas.

Study Places

There are several locations around campus that are perfect places to study. Favorites often include:

  • The first floor of Millett near the Culture and Identity Centers
  • The first floor of Rike Hall
  • The first floor of Oelman Hall
  • The first floor of Fawcett Hall
  • Student Union
  • Student Success Center
  • Dunbar Library*

* Please check the library schedule, to determine the hours of operation. Library hours of operation change during finals week and breaks (e.g., during December and over the summer months).

Campus Dining and Dining Plans

Whether you are on campus all day or spend just a few hours on campus each week, you might find yourself wanting something to eat. Dining Services at Wright State has worked hard to meet commuter student’s tastes, budgets, and needs for convenience. There are many ever-changing new additions to the already wide variety of dining options on campus.

Meal Plans

Dining Dollars are available to commuter students, residential students in apartments, and all campus employees. Dining Dollars are also available to residential students wishing to supplement their required Residential Dining Plan. 

Wright State Dining Dollars for Fall Semester 2023 will be available for purchase through WINGS Express beginning August 1. Dining Dollars are available in increments of $50, $100, $250, or $500 and come with a bonus of $5 for every $50 purchased. Dining Dollars begin for students the weekend before the semester begins. Unused Dining Dollars on all plans roll or carry over from Fall Semester to Spring Semester. Any unused Dining Dollars at the end of Spring Semester are forfeited. There is no carryover from spring to any future semester. Be sure to use all of your Dining Dollars to get the most value from your dining plan. No refunds will be issued for Dining Dollars.

Employee Dining Dollars will be available for purchase through WINGS Express beginning August 1. See WINGS Express for details on Employee Dining Dollars.

Visit the Dining Plans webpage to learn more.

Resources from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission

MiamiValleyRideshare.org

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) sponsors the local RIDESHARE Program, which is available for free to anyone who lives, works, or attends college in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Preble, Darke, and Clinton Counties. Register at MiamiValleyRideshare.org and explore smarter ways to commute like ride-matching to form a carpool or bikepool, transit, and bike routes to match your trip or form a vanpool for longer commutes. For more information, call an MVRPC representative at 937-223-6323 or email rideshare@mvrpc.org.

MiamiValleyRoads.org

Get the latest updates on major highway construction projects, bridge replacements, and road construction detours throughout the region that may impact commutes. MiamiValleyRoads.org provides user-friendly access to route planning tools, commute solutions, and other ideas to reduce congestion and prevent air pollution.

MiamiValleyTrails.org

The Miami Valley Trails form a network of over 300 miles of safe, active transportation routes connecting communities throughout the Dayton region and beyond, supporting bicycle transportation to jobs, schools, and community activities. MiamiValleyTrails.org is a resource for information about construction projects, detours, and events along the trails.

Important Phone Numbers

Campus Police and Public Safety

Parking and Transportation Services

Student Union

Additional Campus Numbers to Know

Student Involvement and Leadership Center

Student Affairs, Division of
Location: 
016 Student Union (Main Office) and 210 Student Union (Finance Services)
Phone: 
937-775-5570
Fax: 
937-775-5573
Email: 

sil@wright.edu

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Student Affairs, Division of

Location: 
210 Student Union
Phone: 
937-775-2808
Fax: 
937-775-3669
Email: 

deanofstudents@wright.edu

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