Commuter Students

Commuter students are an important part of the Lake Forest College family.  We encourage you to engage in the life of the college and make connections across campus.

Community Space – if you are looking for space on campus to hang out between classes, study, etc. here are a few tips:

  • Commuter Lounge – lower level of  Deerpath hall. Equipped with a fridge and freezer, a Keurig machine, a microwave, a dry erase board, a TV tables, and lots of seating. You will need your Student ID to get into Deerpath and then into the Lounge. If your ID doesn’t work, call  Public Safety (847-735-5555).
  • Skybox – in the  Mohr Student Center is the Skybox Lounge. You are welcome to use that space. The Skybox features seating, tables, and a TV. The space is reservable for organizations after 4pm. But during the day, feel free to use! (you can use it in the evening as well, but know organizations may have the space reserved).
  • Center for Chicago Programs (CCP)– Located in Mohr Student Center. Feel free to use the lobby to rest, relax, do homework. The space is open through the evening, even after the offices close. Remember that the CCP offices are working there during the day, so anticipate there may be some traffic in that space.
  • You are welcome to use all sorts of other public spaces on campus (Calvin Duran Hall in Mohr Student Center, the Library, etc.).
  • There are a variety of collaboration and quiet spaces in Brown for your use. Most spaces are available without a reservation. 
  • If you need to reserve a space, you can do so here. Use your Lake Forest sign on information.
  • There are microwaves located in the Library as well as the lower level of Lillard Science if you need them.

Parking

  • If you have not yet received/purchased your parking pass for this year, please contact Public Safety.
  • Be sure to only park in designated parking spaces. Remember that due to a high number of registered vehicles, spaces may be sparce.
  • Arrive early, and be willing to park on south campus by the Rec Center or Hallas Tailgate Lot if needed. Here is a map of parking this year.

Lockers

  • The Gates Center has lockers available for Commuter student in the Mohr Student Center, near the mail room.  You can reserve a locker for the semester free of charge, as long as you provide your own combination lock. If you are interested in requesting a locker, please reach out to  GatesCenter@lakeforest.edu or stop by The Gates Center which is across from the cafeteria. 

Events

Food

  • If you are looking for food options on campus late at night, the  Market at Boomers (in the Mohr Student Center is open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–midnight; Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–midnight.
  • If you would like to to purchase a Commuter meal plan or Flex dollars, you can  find that here.