Commuter Appreciation Week is held once a semester to acknowledge the extra effort commuter students make to come to campus each day. Events are held in convenient locations for UConn Commuters such as the Student Union, Fairfield Way, and various parking lots. All events are free of charge.
Commuter Appreciation Week:
- Fall Semester: First full week of October 5-9
- Spring Semester: First full week of April 4-8
Monday
Coffee Kickoff Event
8:30AM-10:30AM
Student Union, Room 104
Celebrate the beginning of Commuter Appreciation Week with a coffee and scone bar. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gas gift card.
Tuesday
Continental Breakfast
8:30AM-10:00AM
Student Union, Commuter Lounge (Room 108)
Enjoy free breakfast and mingle with your fellow commuters before or after class.
Wednesday
Breakfast On-the-Go
8:30AM-9:00AM
Skip those long food lines – we’re bringing breakfast to you!
Lunch at the Library
12:00PM-1:00PM
Babbidge, Plaza Level, Staff Lounge (across from the iDesk)
Meet the staff and learn time-saving research tips, while enjoying a sandwich buffet! The first 50 attendees will receive free backpacks.
Thursday
Commuter Time Out
12:00PM-2:00PM
Student Union, Game Room
Spend part of your afternoon enjoying unlimited free tokens at the Game Room on the 1st floor of the Student Union. You can stop by for a few minutes or the entire 2 hours. Take a time out – you deserve it.
Friday
Spot the Hippo 12:30-2:30PM
Around campus
Find the Off-Campus Hippo and get a prize! Be sure to grab a free coffee voucher!!
All Week Long
Look for free coffee vouchers distributed throughout the week in lots B, Y, & L!
ALL EVENTS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.