Off Campus & Commuter Services

Mission 

West Chester University’s Department of Off Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS) ensures equitable access to co-curricular experiences, leadership opportunities, and institutional resources designed to assist off campus and commuter students regardless of place of residence.

Vision 

West Chester University’s Department of Off Campus and Commuter Services’ (OCCS) vision is to foster an inclusive environment and connect off campus and commuter students with the university and the larger West Chester area community. 

The Department of Off Campus and Commuter Services (OCCS) shares the Division of Student Affairs values. We further identify the following as core to our work:

Accessibility and Equity 

We value the right to programs, services, and engagement opportunities regardless of place of residence. 

 

Active Citizenship 

We value making a positive difference and caring about our community and the places in which we live.  

 

Community Partnership 

We value mutually beneficial partnerships both within the campus community and the larger West Chester area to accomplish shared goals.