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Programs & Events<\/h1>

Build community. Make off-campus life work for you.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Your URI experience extends beyond the classroom and beyond campus<\/em>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our programs, find upcoming events, and discover ways to help shape the commuter experience..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Programs & Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse upcoming events for dates, locations, registration information, and details about what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Programs are on the Way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nothing exciting on the horizon?<\/em> Check back for new opportunities, or contact Commuter Affairs to suggest a topic, ask about future programs, or explore a collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signature Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Off-Campus Housing Fairs<\/h2>

Preparing to move off campus or exploring your housing options? The Off-Campus Housing Fair connects students with local property listers, campus resources, and community partners.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Your next home starts with good information.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about moving off campus? The Off-Campus Housing Fair brings students together with local property owners and managers, University offices, and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in showcasing your property at a future fair? Register with CoStar<\/a> to be contacted about the next event.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Your Experience. Your Ideas. Your URI.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What would make being a commuter at URI better?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Commuter Voice & Community Conversations<\/h2>

Commuter Affairs welcomes opportunities for students and community partners to share experiences, identify challenges, and explore ways to strengthen relationships between URI and the surrounding communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Help shape future programs<\/h2>

What would make your experience as a commuter or off-campus student better? Commuter Affairs welcomes ideas for workshops, conversations, and other programs that respond to students’ needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Suggest a Program<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Programs That Make a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Practical skills. Meaningful connections. A stronger sense of belonging.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commuter students can benefit from programs that prioritize the commuter experience and the responsibilities that shape life beyond campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n