Describes an optional orientation program which provides a week-long live-in experience, along with a host of opportunities and experiences that support entrance into the university culture. (Author)

The author reviews the literature about the effects of commuting on students. Commuting students tend to perceive and experience higher education differently than resident students. Educational planning, which tries to increase contact with faculty members and student peers, has been found to help commuting students. (SE)

A Commuter Assistant program is described which was designed to deal with the problem of commuter estrangement from the university. The program was intended to create a cycle of informed commuters aiding other commuters to solve their problems. (Author/EJT)