Commuter Resources
Last Updated: October 11, 2023 12:00:18 PM PDT
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Find useful tips and resources especially for students living off campus.
Off-campus housing
Get help with your search for off-campus housing.
- Get house-hunting tips
- Sign in to search for off-campus housing
- Student Legal Services can review your lease agreements (free to registered students)
- What to know before you sign a lease
Commuting to campus
Whether you live 3 or 30 miles from campus, UC San Diego wants to make it easy for you to get to class on time.
- Use free UC San Diego shuttles or public transit
- Check out ridesharing services from Lyft
- Find resources for bicyclists
- Check out the Campus Bike & Skate Shop
- See parking permit options and costs
- Know your options for parking off campus
- Learn more about carpools / vanpools, and Zipcar
On-campus services
Take advantage of the useful services on campus designed to help commuter students.
- Rent a commuter locker
- Stash your lunch box in the Commuter Fridge
- Treat yourself to lunch or a snack at one of the University Centers eateries
- Find other places to eat on campus
- Use shared bikes or scooters
Building connections on campus
- Bookmark the Virtual Student Union to find all kinds of online events, social gatherings, and involvement opportunities
- Make friends and have fun by joining a student organization
- Search Facebook to connect with student commuter groups
- Visit the Recreation website to join Rec classes and/or sports teams
- Join a study group or work as a tutor at the Academic Achievement Hub
- Find a part-time job on campus to earn money and make friends
- Get involved with student government – Associated Students or your college council