Your URI experience extends beyond the classroom and beyond campus. Commuter Affairs offers opportunities to connect with fellow students, prepare for off-campus living, and build relationships with the people and resources that make life at URI easier to navigate.
Explore our programs, find upcoming events, and discover ways to help shape the commuter experience..
Upcoming Programs & Events
Make time for something that makes your URI experience better. Participate in programs to explore housing options, learn practical skills, connect with campus and community resources, and share ideas with other students.
Browse upcoming events for dates, locations, registration information, and details about what to expect.
More Programs are on the Way
Nothing exciting on the horizon? Check back for new opportunities, or contact Commuter Affairs to suggest a topic, ask about future programs, or explore a collaboration.
Signature Programs
Your next home starts with good information.
Thinking about moving off campus? The Off-Campus Housing Fair brings students together with local property owners and managers, University offices, and community partners.
Ask questions, explore housing options, and gather information to help you make informed decisions about renting. Whether you are preparing for your first lease or planning your next move, the fair is an opportunity to connect with people and resources before making a commitment.
Interested in showcasing your property at a future fair? Register with CoStar to be contacted about the next event.
Your Experience. Your Ideas. Your URI.
What would make being a commuter at URI better?
From getting to campus and finding a place to spend time between classes to feeling connected to the University, commuter students have perspectives that can help URI improve.
Join a conversation to share what is working, identify challenges, and suggest changes that could make a difference. Your experience is a valuable place to start.
Programs That Make a Difference
Practical skills. Meaningful connections. A stronger sense of belonging.
Commuter students can benefit from programs that prioritize the commuter experience and the responsibilities that shape life beyond campus.
- Prepare students for off-campus living. Help students approach housing decisions with greater confidence and understand the responsibilities of renting and living in a community.
- Strengthen the commuter experience. Create opportunities for commuter students to share perspectives and help shape University practices and resources.
- Connect students with people and resources. Bring students into conversation with relevant University offices, housing providers, and community organizations.
- Build stronger community relationships. Encourage communication, mutual understanding, and collaboration between students and the communities where they live.
Have an Idea? Let’s Work Together.
The best programs start with real experiences and shared ideas.
Are you a student who would like a workshop on a particular topic? A faculty or staff member interested in partnering on a program? A property owner or community organization with knowledge or resources to share?
Commuter Affairs welcomes ideas that help students navigate off-campus life, strengthen connections, and build positive relationships between URI and the surrounding communities.
Tell us what you have in mind. We would be glad to explore what we can do together.