About Us

Our Mission . . .
Evening and Commuter Student Services is committed to providing the commuter and evening student population at Chicago State University the highest quality of services, programs and opportunities that contribute to their educational, personal and career development. We are advocates of CSU students and are devoted to serving Students First within an environment of mutual respect and in partnership with the university community.

Our Vision . . .
To continue to develop and maintain partnerships that ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery; and provide support and assurance to CSU students that the university community is committed to adhering to their needs.

Our Services . . .
Retention Services, Student Resource Center, Commuter Connections Program, Advisory Council, and monthly workshops and seminars conducive to educational, personal and career development.

Additional Services . . .
General assistance is available during evening hours.

Facts
According to the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, (1999), commuter students accounted for over 87% of college students in the U.S.

Who are Commuter Students?
Commuter students are those who do not live in campus housing. They share common issues such as jobs and families, transportation time, the importance of integrating their support systems into the collegiate world, and developing a sense of belonging on campus. The fact that they commute to college profoundly affects the nature of their educational experience.

Who are Evening Students?
Students who have at least one class after 4:00 p.m. are classified as evening students.