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.


    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

    For commuter students, we offer a variety of Voluntary Dining Dollar Plans so you can choose what best fits your need while on campus. All dining locations on campus accept credit cards and Wright1 Card.  Pour Café, Union Market, Rowdy Subs and the Hangar also accept cash.

    Want to finance your dining plan? Make your Commuter Plan selection for Fall Semester between August 1–August 18 (limit $500). Financed Dining Dollars will be available on your Wright1 Card beginning August 21, 2024. 

    Additional Commuter Plan Dining Dollars may be purchased at any time during the school year with credit card or electronic check and the Dining Dollars will be loaded to your Wright1 Card within 15 minutes of purchase.
     

    Voluntary Dining Dollar Plans

    Purchase Bonus Receive
    $50 $5 Bonus Dollars    $55
    $100 $10 Bonus Dollars     $110
    $250 $25 Bonus Dollars $275
    $500 $50 Bonus Dollars $550

    RaiderCash is an alternative to Dining Dollars, and is accepted across campus for dining, at Raider Landing, vending, printing, and more. It rolls over each semester, stays on your account until you spend it or leave the university and request a refund, and online deposits are limited to $500 per month. Deposits can be made at various campus locations and on WINGS.

    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

    Location: 
    190 Student Union
    Phone: 
    937-775-5570
    Fax: 
    937-775-5573
    Email: 

    sil@wright.edu

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    Student Affairs Division

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

    deanofstudents@wright.edu