Commuter Assistants

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Commuter Assistants are knowledgeable, experienced commuters who are hired to serve Wentworth's commuter population. They have experience balancing classes, homework, projects, off-campus jobs, and responsibilities at home. They understand unique commuter challenges and are experts in navigating them successfully.

Here are a few things that Commuter Assistants do:

  • Plan, run and attend social and educational programs for commuters.
  • Get to know commuter students and work to create a commuter community on campus.
  • Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations on campus to encourage commuter involvement.
  • Act as liaisons for commuters by meeting regularly with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Check out the programs Commuter Assistants facilitate:

  • Commuter Coffee Breaks - Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and a seasonal beverage at the Info Hub and meet one of our weekly Wentworth staff members or student organizations
  • Student Lunch & Learns - Enjoy free pizza and salad while engaging in a conversation with one of our weekly Wentworth faculty members.
  • Commuter Connections – Monthly large-scale programs specifically designed with our commuters in mind. Examples of these programs include the Commuter Welcome Breakfast, MBTA educational sessions, and seasonal bike tune up events