Transportation to Campus

Public Transit (MBTA)

There are several ways to get to Lasell on the MBTA, the public transportation system of the greater Boston area.

• Subway: Green Line "D"/Riverside Branch
  • Woodland or Riverside Stations
• Commuter Rail: Worcester Line
  • West Newton or Auburndale Stations
• Outer Express Bus: #505

To discover which MBTA routes are quickest for you, visit the MBTA Trip Planner at http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/.

Lasell offers a limited number of discounted MBTA passes to commuter students each semester. Look for an email from offcampusliving@lasell.edu for information. Monthly MBTA Link Passes normally cost $84.50 and may be purchased from any MBTA station or at http://www.mbta.com/fares_and_passes/passes/.

Commuters who opt to drive to campus must obtain a commuter parking permit and park in the designated commuter lots. This permit does not allow for overnight parking. If on occasion a commuting student wishes to park his/her vehicle on campus overnight, that student must notify the Campus Police and let them know that the vehicle will be parked in a designated commuter lot. This will insure that a parking ticket will not be issued that night. Parking permits are issued at Campus Police.

Any individual who alters a permit, or is found in possession of a counterfeit or altered parking sticker, may be subject to criminal prosecution, temporary or permanent loss of parking privileges, and fines in the amount up to the cost of a full-year permit.

Parking Fees
A $100 non-refundable parking deposit is required of all students applying for a parking permit, and the remaining fee amount must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a parking permit. Parking fees may be paid by the semester or the year. Within a semester, no refund of parking fees will be made to a student who leaves the college or no longer has a vehicle on campus. If applicable, parking fees will be refunded, upon request, to a student who terminates parking prior to the beginning of an academic semester.

For additional parking rules and regulations, please refer to the Student Handbook or email Campus Police at parking@lasell.edu.

Lasell Shuttle
The Lasell Shuttle is accessible throughout the day. For specific times and locations, check out our interactive map.

Campus Police is located on the 1st Floor of the Winslow Academic Center at 80 A Maple Street.

Resources for Commuter Students

Students who live off campus are encouraged to take advantage of the many services and activities that Lasell has to offer on campus. Get involved and become a part of the Lasell community! Make sure you download the MyLasell App so you're always up to date with the latest events, dining services and sporting schedules here at Lasell!

Commuter Lounge

The Commuter Lounge is located on the main level of the Brennan Library. It is reserved for use by commuting students and graduate students and is open during the Library's operating hours. The space contains a seating area, a bathroom, work space with two computers, a kitchenette including a refrigerator for student food storage, and several lockers which may be reserved for free (see below).

In addition to the Commuter/Graduate Student Lounge, the Butterworth Lounge and the Glow Lounge are available 24/7.

Lockers

Lasell offers free lockers to commuter students in the Commuter Lounge. They are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must provide their own padlock and clean out their locker at the end of each semester. To reserve a locker please email offcampusliving@lasell.edu.

Computers

Including the two computers found within the commuter lounge, there are also many computer labs for use around campus. They include the new Alden Math Lab (in the lower level of the Brennan Library), as well as Doran, Gregorian, Lowe Teaching Lab, Hayes, Weber and the Science and Technology Center. Labs are open Monday-Friday from 7:45 am-11:45 pm, Saturday from 12 pm-4:45 pm, and on Sunday from 12 pm-11:45 pm.

Public space computers can be found in the Brennan Library, Glow Lounge, Campus Center Lounge, and the third floor of Donahue.

For assistance with technology related issues, the Technology Help Desk is available 24/7! They are located on the lower level of the Brennan Library and can be reached at 617-243-2200 or by email at helpdesk@lasell.edu.

Student Support

Commuters in need of academic support have free access to Lasell's Center for Academic Achievement (ACC), located on the lower level of the Brennan Library. The Center for Academic Advising and First Year Programs provides first year students additional academic advising services in Bancroft House. Students can make an appointment with the ACC using the online scheduling tool, by emailing aac@lasell.edu or calling 617-243-2474 to schedule time with a professional or student tutor.

Resources for Students Seeking Off-Campus Housing

Finding your first apartment is an exciting process, and Lasell is here to help you in your journey.

We offer a number of Apartment Hunting Workshops and a Realtor Fair in the Spring semester. Check back for specific times, dates, and locations.

Students are also able to schedule one-on-one appointments to discuss their specific housing needs. Please contact Off-Campus Living and Commuter Student Services at (617) 243-2388 or offcampusliving@lasell.edu to make an appointment.

Dining options available to campus commuters include Valentine Dining Hall in the Edwards Student Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Arnow Campus Center, Cafe which proudly brews Starbucks in the Science and Technology Center, and a la carte dining options - the Glow Lounge, in the Winslow Academic Center, and Boomer's Grill, in the Valentine Dining Hall.For more information on our dining venues, including menus, please visit https://new.dineoncampus.com/lasell.

For commuters who want the convenience of being able to dine at Valentine Dining Hall with friends, you can sign up for a Commuter Block Meal Plan. Each Block, or "swipe", offers you unlimited access to the Valentine Dining Hall during any of its meals. You can eat in Valentine Dining Hall without a meal plan, but meal plans do save you money if you intend to eat in the Dining Hall frequently. Additionally, meal plans with Dining Dollars may be used at our other three dining venues.

• Block 20 + $50 Dining Dollars: $160
• Block 25: $135
• Block 40 + $75 Dining Dollars: $290
• Block 50: $265
• Block 60 + $100 Dining Dollars: $415
• Block 75: $385

To sign up for a meal plan, visit https://new.dineoncampus.com/lasell. Dining Services can also be contacted at 617-243-2163.

Restaurants and Shops Along the Way

If you're traveling to campus along the Green Line, there are also plenty of other places to eat and shop after classes!

Events

There are a variety of events throughout the semester that commuter students can enjoy. Check the events calendar for things that pique your interest! Make sure you 'like' the Office of Student Activities' Facebook page too.

Athletic events are listed on both our events calendar and on the Laser Pride website.

Follow the Office of Off-Campus Housing and Commuter Student Services on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for info on upcoming events and news specific to commuter students!

Make sure you 'like' the Office of Student Activities' Facebook page too.

Getting Involved

Campus clubs and organizations are a great way to become involved with the Lasell community. Many of the College’s lectures, campus-wide presentations and social and recreational programming are purposely timed to take place during common hours which are mid-day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn more by reading Lasell's Involvement Guide and Student Organizational Manuel.

For additional guidence in getting involved, contact the Office of Student Activities - located in the Arnow Campus Center, on the 2nd floor. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. during the academic year and Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. during the summer. You can also reach them by telephone at (617) 243-2475 or by e-mail at studentactivities@lasell.edu.

Commuter Coffee Hour Series

The Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuter Student Services hosts monthly Commuter Coffee Hours in the Commuter Lounge during the school year. Often there is more than just coffee! Look for postings on our social media sites as well as flyers in the Commuter Lounge for more details.

Long Distance Lasers

The primary goal of this student club is to work towards improving commuter student's daily life on campus. To accomplish this, we serve as a forum for the communication and expression of commuter student views on campus. For more information, contact Long Distance Lasers advisor Thomas Morgan at tmorgan@lasell.edu