May. The most popular locations to rent such homes include Bonnet Shores, Eastward Look, Narragansett Pier and Scarborough Beach. Some students commute from as far as Coventry, Warwick, and Providence. On average, there are usually about 6,000 undergraduate students who commute daily to classes out of 11,000 total undergraduates. This percentage means that an average of 5,000 students live on-campus. Commuters students face many unique challenges while attending college.
Commuters have to wait around campus in between classes and work instead of returning home.
Commuters may have very limited time on campus during the day because of driving time, schedules, and work. Sometimes, if a commuter does not have class or work, he or she may not even come to campus. Commuters may have family and work responsibilities on top of classes. First, you need to get a URI commuter student parking pass. Bring your student ID and your car registration.