As a commuter you are an important member of the SEU community. SEU recognizes that
commuter students have other priorities outside the classroom and have different needs
than resident students.
The Office of Student Engagement and the Commuter Council support and assist all commuter
students. We urge you to become active members in the campus community and experience
the endless opportunities that SEU has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a parking decal to park at Saint Elizabeth University?
All commuter vehicles must be registered and must display a valid commuter decal at
all times. Parking decals are valid for one academic school year (August to August).
Register your vehicle online to get a new parking decal. Follow the online instructions which also give you the choice to pick the decal
up at the Security Office or have it mailed to your home. Give us a few days to process
your request before picking it up. The new process allows you to manage your own vehicles
for parking on campus.
Commuting students should park either in the large Annunciation Center lot or the
large lot behind Saint Joseph Hall. All other areas on campus have restricted parking.
Information about parking and traffic regulations can be found within Campus Security.
By Train
N.J. Transit trains to the campus originate from Hoboken, NJ or New York's Pennsylvania
Station. The train stops directly at the gate of Saint Elizabeth University (Convent
Station stop). The "Midtown Direct" makes the trip to and from Manhattan in only 45
minutes each way. Call NJ Transit at (800) 772-2222 or visit their website at www.njtransit.com for schedule and fare information.
By Bus
Lakeland Bus Lines buses from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City at
41st Street and 8th Avenue stop at Convent Station (Morristown route). Call (973)
366-0600 for schedule and fare information.
Everyone is welcome to use Café Jose located on the lower level of Saint Joseph Hall,
across from the Bookstore. Café Jose has everything you need to feel right at home.
This cozy place is perfect for getting together with friends, studying, or just relaxing
between classes. Café Jose has a seating area which includes comfortable couches and
lounge chairs; table and chairs for you to dine, study and meet with other students
and a television for student use. Vending machines and an ATM are located right outside
Café Jose. In nice weather, the patio outside Café Jose is a great spot to enjoy al
fresco dining!
Other Lounges on Campus
McGuire Lounge, located in the Upper Level of Saint Joseph Hall, also has comfortable
furniture, including tables, chairs, and television. It's a great location for group
work and relaxing between classes. SEU has an esports club with a game room for our
students from 3pm-10pm Monday through Friday.
The Lounge on the first floor of Henderson Hall is equipped with vending machines,
microwave oven and tables and chairs for the convenience of commuter students
Looking for a quiet place to study?
The Mahoney Library is the spot. The Mahoney Library offers individual study areas,
computer workstations, large group work areas and open lounges for student use.
Rose Dining Hall, located in Saint Joseph Hall, provides delicious, nutritious meals
for the campus community. Commuter students are welcome to purchase meals in the Dining
Hall on a cash basis during hours of operation.
Students, who do not wish to carry cash, may opt to purchase the Eagle Plan, a convenient
meal plan designed to meet the unique needs of commuter students. This plan allows
students to purchase Flex Dollars to use at their discretion in the Dining Hall. For
an initial payment of $100, commuters will receive an equivalence amount of Flex Dollars
programmed onto their SEU ID card. As an additional bonus you will also receive an
extra $25 in flex. Additional Flex Dollars may be added to the account at any point
in the semester in $25 increments.
For additional information on plan requirements, stop by the Dining Services Office
in Saint Joseph Hall.
For students who choose to carry their own meals to campus, located in the lower level
of Saint Joseph Hall, across from the weight room, in the hallway is an area with
a fridge and microwave.
Is there a place where I can store books on campus?
Tired of dragging everything around with you all day but don't want to make a 100
trips to your car to get your books and food? Then sign up for your own locker. Lockers
can be rented from the Physical Education Department for a small deposit, which is
refunded when you return your key. Lockers are located in the women's gym locker room
on the lower level of Saint Joseph Hall.
For more information, please contact James Colapietro, Sports Information Director.
If the weather is bad, where can I go to get information about school closings?
Information about school closings, delayed openings, early closings, and/or other
emergencies may be obtained by calling the INFO line at 973-290-4636 (INFO) or checking
the SEU website. In case of inclement weather, students should always check the INFO
line before departing from home, and always use sound judgment in making travel arrangements.
How do I sign up for the Emergency Notification System?
SEU has partnered with LiveSafe to provide a notification service to enhance emergency
preparedness. The Send Word Now service is an automated phone and text messaging system
that allows SEU officials the ability to reach you at a moment's notice. We will use
this system to inform you of safety related issues and other emergencies on campus.
Download the LiveSafe App
- Students, faculty and staff must download the LiveSafe app in the app store on theirAppleorAndroiddevice
- Register with your SEU email
- Select "Saint Elizabeth University" as affiliation
Please note: The emergency notification service relies on national and local communications
networks outside of the control of Saint Elizabeth University. As a result, message
delivery cannot be guaranteed. High call volume on cellular networks and other factors
may interfere with the delivery of some messages. To mitigate this risk, SEU does
not rely on the emergency notification service as a sole method for communication
in the event of an emergency. It is but one component in a larger communications plan
for the University.
As a commuter, how can I get involved at SEU?
One of the best way for Commuter Students to get involved is through the Commuter
Council. The Commuter Council is a student run organization which provides services
and programs that directly address the needs of commuter students. The Council informs
students of campus events, policies and procedures and encourages involvement in campus
life beyond the classroom. The Council also serves as an advocate for the needs and
wants of the commuter student.\
Are the computers labs open to commuters?
Computer labs are open to all members of the campus community. Saint Elizabeth University
has six general purpose PC labs and one Macintosh lab. Below are the locations of
the computer labs:
- Henderson Hall Room 205
- Henderson Hall Room 206
- Henderson Hall Room 208
- Henderson Hall Room 209
- Santa Maria 1st floor
- Mahoney Library
- Annunciation Center (Mac Lab)
Lab hours are posted outside of each lab; please make sure to check the hours before
you go.
Have your own laptop?
SEU's wireless network is available in the following locations:
- Mahoney Library
- Saint Joseph Hall
- Henderson Hall
- Santa Rita Hall
- Annunciation Center
- O'Connor Parlor
- Founders Hall lounge
Click here for instructions on how to connect to the SEU wireless network.
On campus offices and departments will communicate with you through your STEU email
or on-campus mailboxes.
Email
SEU's email system can be access both from on-campus and off-campus. Students can
access their email by following a few simple steps:
- If this is your first time logging into the system, please review the Technology Guide for New Students:
- Click here to access Gmail, then enter your username and password.
If you have any questions regarding your STEU email, please review the information
on the Your STEU Account page.
It is important to check your STEU email every day, on campus offices and professors
will use this as a means of communication.
Can I use the on campus Health and Counseling Services?
The Wellness Center, which is comprised of Health Services and Counseling Services,
is located on the ground floor of Founders Hall. Health and Counseling services are
provided free of charge for all students, whether they are resident or commuters.
For a detailed description of services, please review Health Services and Counseling Services.
The Wellness Center, which is open during normal business hours, can be accessed through
the door located to the left of the main door of Founders Hall. Since this door is
locked at all times, a doorbell is available to gain entrance to the Center.
Can commuter students stay on campus overnight?
Non-resident students are allowed in the Residence Hall, if signed in by a resident
student, during reception hours (hours are 12:00pm-12:30am weekdays and 1pm-12:30am
weekends).
Female commuter students may stay overnight in the residence halls. This privilege
is extended for a maximum period of two nights per week and only with the consent
of both roommates and the approval of the Office of Residence Life. Approval from
the Office of Residence Life must be at least 24 hours in advance of the overnight
stay.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for the complete Residence Life Guest Policy.
