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Commuter & Off-Campus Students

On or off campus, let’s get you connected.

We want our students living off campus to feel a sense of community when on campus. We also want you to feel prepared and supported in your off-campus experience and journey to independence. Explore housing, food, and financial resources, as well as community insights below.

Tips for Making Yourself at Home on Campus

The Commuter Lounge on the ground floor of CCM offers a place to put your feet up and day-use lockers. Here are some additional helpful tips!

  • Studying at home? Every student has access to a 24-hour online tutoring program: Brainfuse.

  • 1. Computers, Printers, Scanners and & Other Tech Services are available for day use through the library. Inquire at the front desk.

    2. Get instructions on how to print using Papercut. Printers are available at the following locations:

    • CCM 107, Commuter Lounge
    • CCM, 4th Floor Lab
    • Miller Information Commons (Library) 1st and 2nd floors – no color printing
    • Ireland basement
    • Metz Barn
    • Lakeside 1st floor Emergent Media Center
    • Freeman 200 (Social Sciences)

    3. Computer Lab Locations:

    • CCM 001, 222, 224, 232, 233, 201 Fishbowl
    • Foster 104
    • Joyce 101, 201, 211
    • Miller Information Commons (Library) 2nd and 3rd floor, and MIC 308

    4. Mac Lab Locations for Digital Media:

    • Foster 101 (Film)
    • Joyce 210 (ITS)
    • Ireland 012 (Audio)
    • Ireland 014 (Broadcast)
    • Ireland 015 (Open Lab)
    • CCM 426 (Graphic Design)
    • Metz Barn (Graphic Design)

     

    4. Contact ChampSupport or visit them in Rowell Annex to request IT support.

    5. Complete the Technology Access form if you are a student who does not have a functioning computer or laptop or you need assistance accessing technology or software needed to complete your coursework.

    • The Dining Hall in the IDX Student Life Center offers Commuter Meal Plans so you can swipe your student ID to enjoy a meal. They also accept debit or credit cards if you want to purchase an occasional meal.
    • EATS dining space in CCM sells meals and offers a great place with beautiful lake views.
    • City Market, our local community grocery store located at 82 S. Winooski Ave in Burlington, is a 10 minute walk from campus.

    Refrigerators & microwaves are available for use in:

    • The Office of Diversity & Inclusion in the IDX Student Life Center (refrigerator and microwave)
    • School of Social Innovation Office, Freeman Hall 200 (microwave and mini-fridge available in the mail/copier room)
    • Counseling Center, Skiff Hall (fridge)
    • Lakeside Cantina, 1st floor, Lakeside Building (microwave and fridge)
    • Campus Store, 1st floor, CCM (microwave)
    • Chauncey’s Cupboard is Champlain’s Food Pantry, located in the S.D. Ireland Building, Room 010. Check out our walk-in hours. (microwave)

  • Check The View online or look for the Stall Street Journal in campus bathrooms for weekly event and activity announcements like free yoga classes, intramural basketball, and much more.

    The Fitness Center is available to all students for free. Review the hours and class listings. The Fitness Center also offers a locker room with showers.

    Check out our student actives, organizations and clubs on campus!

On-Campus Student Support Resources

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Counseling Center 

The Counseling Center offers a variety of services and resources in Skiff Hall. Schedule an appointment or contact our 24/7 on-call counselor.
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Student Health Center 

The Student Health Center is available to all degree-seeking students taking classes on campus. Get in contact with a health provider today!

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Office of Accessibility 

The Office of Accessibility assists qualified students with academic and housing accommodations, as well as requests for assistance animals.

Basic Needs Assistance

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Basic Needs Request Form 

Students are encouraged to complete our Basic Needs Assistance Request form to access support with food, housing, textbooks, technology access, financial emergencies, and any other basic needs related assistance.
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Chauncey’s Cupboard 

Take advantage of food and hygiene products at Champlain’s food pantry, open to all students and employees.
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Single Parents Program Resources 

We’ve put together lists of Champlain and Vermont resources for parenting and caregiving students living off campus. Many of these resources are applicable to commuter and off-campus students as well.

Keep Your Address Updated!

Update your address each academic year so you do not miss important outreach from Champlain. Contact compass@champlain.edu for support with updating your address.

This enables us to know where our students are living so we can support you if there are neighborhood issues, or if there is a college or regional emergency.

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Transportation & Parking

Transportation at Champlain

Get details about ways to bike, bus, shuttle, walk, and ride share around campus and Vermont. Explore the CarShare Vermont program, CATMA benefits, and long-distance travel options.

Parking at Champlain

Read our Parking overview, including information about the ParkMobile app, an official campus parking map, a list of top 10 things to know about parking, and more.

Shuttle Tracker

Use the shuttle tracker to see where Champlain’s shuttle buses are and when they’ll be arriving at a stop near you.

City of Burlington Parking

Stay up to date on the latest information regarding parking from the City of Burlington, including parking ban alerts.

Emergency Closures

Visit New England 511 for traffic and road condition updates and be sure to sign up for RAVE alerts from Champlain College.

Vermont Community Resources

Champlain has a number of great resources, but the support doesn’t stop there. Various organizations and partners in the Vermont community can provide even further assistance, especially when it comes to finding off-campus housing and emergency financial assistance.

Your one-stop-shop: Vermont 211 provides information about hundreds of important community resources. Just dial 211.

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Emergency Financial Assistance

Tenant Resources

Office of Student Support Resources

Office Hours

To make an appointment, email studentresources@champlain.edu.

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