Commuter Engagement

There are microwaves across campus accessible to commuter students. There are microwaves available for use in the following areas: 

• Commuter Lounge (Brossman Commons 246)
• Jay’s Nest (Brossman Commons, 1st floor)
• Learning Zone (Brossman Commons, 2nd floor)

There are lockers available to reserve in the BirdCage and in the Commuter Lounge. Contact commuter@etown.edu to reserve one.

There are a few places on campus where you can spend time, whether you're looking to study, socialize or exercise: 

• The Commuter Lounge - this is the space just for commuters! You can access this lounge (in BSC 246) using your college ID card. There is a refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig for your use. 
• The Well - The Well has a quiet space and is located on the second floor of the Bowers Center.
• The Bird Cage - The Bird Cage is a common room where you can often relax and study in peace in the Baugher Student Center. The Bird Cage is also equipped with a pool table and a ping-pong table as well as a large television.
• The High Library, First Floor - The first floor of the library is not a quiet space, but provides a space to research and can be suitable for getting some work done.
• The Bowers Center, Field House - The Field House in the Bowers Center has sports equipment that you can rent out, as well as an indoor track.
• Brinser Field - Brinser Field is a large grassy field located next to Wolf Field and the Brossman Commons. Capable of being converted into an athletics field, Brinser Field is ideal for a number of outdoor activities due to its central location near the Commons.
• Academic Quad - The Academic Quad is a large central grassy area beside Brossman Commons that contains some picnic tables near Thompson Gymnasium. There are also adirondack chairs for studying outdoors near the front of Esbenshade Hall.
• The Jays Nest - The Jays Nest contains booths where you can enjoy your meal or take some time to study. The booths are somewhat secluded from the rest of the Jays Nest, which provides some privacy and can be a quiet area during certain times of the day. 
• The Learning Zone - The Learning Zone has a dedicated study space and is located on the second floor of Brossman Commons. 

Students can reserve a study room by going on the High Library website and picking a time slot based on availability. This is on a first come, first serve basis. If rooms are not reserved, students can use a study room on a drop-in basis as well. Students can also reserve a study room using the kiosks located within the library.

• All full-time students receive a mailbox for their four years at Etown (this applies to commuters as long as they are a full-time student).
• Mail Services is located in the BSC across from the stairwell to the Marketplace.
• Your mailbox number and lock combination can be accessed on Jayweb under Student→Housing.

The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness, and Well-Being keeps their open hours up to date on their website. This is where they also outline the features of the center, rules and regulations.

Counseling Services:

• Located in BSC 216
• Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday
• Appointments can be made in person or calling 717-361-1405
• In case of emergency, Campus Safety can be reached by calling 717-361-1111

• Located in the Bowers Center on the second floor
• Provides many free items, including band-aids, over-the-counter medicines, and much more!
• The Well also has a relaxation/study space to use. The Relaxation Room contains comfortable chairs and a Sleep Pod that can be reserved for 20 minutes at a time through the Bowers Center Website.

There are different areas across campus that have computers available for use, as well as print stations that you can print to.

Where to find a computer or printer:

• Hoover Second Floor (Print Station)
• BSC Second floor (Computers & Print Station)
• Masters Center First Floor (Print Station)
• Nicarry First Floor (Print Station)
• Library First Floor (Computers & Color Printer)
• Bowers Center 2nd floor (Print Station)

• The Jay’s Nest has made-to-order food as well as snacks and other essentials.
• The Blue Bean serves Starbucks Coffee and some small snack/breakfast food.
• The Fresh Nest serves smoothies, ramen, and bubble tea.
• The Marketplace is the main dining hall for students. It is an all-you-care-to-eat facility. Learn more about Meal Plans.
  • You can also have no meal plan, but purchase Jaybucks to use toward purchases at the Jay’s Nest, the Blue Bean, and the Fresh Nest.
• You can also bring your own lunch/dinner and store it in the fridge in the Commuter Lounge.

As a commuter you are able to attend all events that full-time students are able to attend. You can view OSA major weekly events on the OSA Events page, and all campus events on the Campus Events calendar.

BSC 254 has been designated as a lactation room for any students in need of a private and comfortable space.

RecRe is an automated equipment check out system that grants Etown users’ easy access to equipment for extended hours of the day. Borrow the items you need, when you need them, without the hassle!

Located in the Bird Cage of the BSC, our RecRe box houses items such as ping pong, foosball, board games, Spikeball, card games, billiards set and more!

How it Works:

• Scan the QR code with your phone and create a free account.
• Select the item you’d like to borrow and start your rental. The door with automatically open.
• Enjoy! Come back to the box and scan the QR code to initiate your return.

Discover what’s available in the box: https://app.recrebox.com/team/elizabethtown-college