Commuter Lounge

Before, between and after classes, commuting students are welcome to hangout in the Commuter Lounge. Soft furniture, large screen cable television, microwave, refrigerator, lockers, and study space are just a few of the facilities offered to commuting students at Off-Campus Student Services.

Off-Campus Student Services and the Commuter Lounge is open from 9am to 6pm Monday-Friday.

View a Virtual Tour of The Commuter Lounge (808kb Mpeg)

Lockers

Commuters may reserve a locker at Off-Campus Student Services per quarter free and OCSS provides the locks. Any student wishing to reserve a locker should come to OCSS the first day of classes each quarter for which they would like to reserve a locker, present their BuckID and fill out a reservation form.

Microwave & Refrigerator

Commuter students who would rather bring their lunch to school may store their food in the OCSS refrigerator and use the microwave as well. Use of these appliances is free.

Study Space

Commuters are welcome to study, chat and play games with friends at OCSS.

Internet Access & Connections

OCSS provides several in-office computers with Internet access for the purpose of searching the OCSS website for housing. Commuters visiting the office are welcome to use the computers for applications involving the Internet. (An OIT Public Computing Site (computer lab) is conveniently located in the basement if a student wishes to type papers, print materials or any other operation requiring more than Internet access). Students with laptops who wish to connect via LAN to the OSU system may do so at any one of several ports in the lounge.

Phones

OCSS provides several phones intended for students who wish to contact property managers and potential roommates. Commuter Students visiting the office are welcome to use these phones as well.

Board Games and Magazines

Several board games and cards are available in the Commuter Lounge. Students enjoy relaxing and talking with friends over a good game of Euchre or Chess. Also, several magazines are available in the commuter lounge for casual reading.

Campus and services information

Commuter students will find a wealth of information and resources for campus services and activities to help keep them connected to The Ohio State University. OCSS also publishes a quarterly newsletter called "Connection" to help keep commuters "in the know."