Office of Residence Life
Commuter Housing
Commuter Housing
On-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate commuter students is available for students who wish to stay overnight for academic, social, or emergency purposes. A multiple occupancy commuter room is offered on a limited and space-available basis at a cost of $25 per night. The quad style room is arranged to be able to house up to eight students at a time, but male and female commuter students are never housed in the same room at the same time. Students may take advantage of this space for no more than two consecutive nights and for no more than three nights per week. Exceptions may be made during exam periods or during special weekends. Room reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made through the Office of Residence Life via reslife@simmons.edu or 617-521-1096. Advanced reservations are recommended, but not mandatory.
How is the commuter room furnished?
The Dix Hall commuter room is furnished with a bed for each student, 1 dressers, 1 closet, and four
desks. Students must provide their own bedding during their stay. A bathroom, vending machines,
kitchen, and laundry facilities are available in the same residence hall in which the room is located for the
convenience of the commuter students.
What should students bring?
Students should bring everything that they require for an overnight stay including alarm clocks,
toothbrush/toothpaste, pillows, towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner, and sheets for a standard twin
bed.
What if I am staying on campus several times throughout the semester, is there somewhere to store my
bedding?
While we do not allow students to leave items in the room between their stays, you can check out a locker from
the Holmes Sports Center to
store your items.
What if it is my first time staying in the commuter room?
You will need to fill out a commuter housing application. By doing so, you agree to abide by all policies
in the student
handbook. Read the Commuter Housing License
agreement (PDF) and fill out the commuter room application to reserve the room.
Commuter Room Application 2009-2010 (Link)
Housing Selection Fall 2009 & 2010
If I am currently a commuter and want to move back on campus, what do I need
to do?
All current commuters should fill out a housing application and send in a $250 housing deposit. Commuter
students are not guaranteed housing. We will try our best to accommodate commuter students once we have
completed the resident student housing selections.
