Commuter Life Events
Your student experience is worth celebrating! Commuter Life has you covered with exciting events for you to connect, grow, and enjoy yourself alongside other commuter students. From our flagship experiences like the Commuter Tailgate and our Introvert Happy Hour to event series aimed at your holistic development, check out the opportunities you have to connect and grow as a commuter student.
Upcoming Events
For all the deep-seated, coffee-loving, tea-sipping introverts among us! Come enjoy free drinks on Commuter Life at The Flour District.
Don't miss this opportunity to ask your most pressing faith-based questions to a panel of trusted peers and campus leaders. Bring a friend and have your questions ready for faith-building discussions, food and fellowship. To submit a question now to be discussed at the event, please select the event title!
Kick off Commuter Appreciation Week with a cross-country road trip – themed, team-based Bingo night. Compete for prizes and start collecting passport stamps.
The Commuter Lounge transforms into a Parisian café. Enjoy curated coffees and bakery-style treats served café-style as you ease into the day.
A midweek recharge with refreshing beverages, crafts, and board games — all set against a rooftop backdrop designed for connection and rest.
Celebrate commuter life beyond campus with exclusive discounts at participating Lynchburg restaurants and businesses. A full list of vendors, locations, and offers will be available before CAW by selecting the event title. Be sure to bring your CAW Passport with you as you explore and enjoy the city.
Close out the week with an elegant evening featuring dinner, dancing, and the annual Vickey’s Award Ceremony.
Commuter Tailgates
Join us as we celebrate the Liberty Flames with an exciting tailgating experience for commuters. We always have free food, drinks, and sweet treats, along with games, inflatables, and giveaways.
2026 Football Commuter Tailgate Dates & Times
- To Be Announced
2026 Hockey Commuter Tailgate
- To Be Announced
Location & Parking
Commuter Tailgates for football games will be held in the Football East Parking Lot across from the Student Entrance of the Football Stadium.
Commuters can park in general parking and walk over to the tailgate, with premium access to enter the stadium before kick-off.
Commuter Tailgates for hockey games will be held in the LaHaye parking lot. Commuters can park in the LaHaye parking garage.
Rain Plan
At Commuter Life, we try to be a “no cancel” team! In the event of forecasted rain, we’ll update our Instagram and website details with an alternative indoor location for pregame fun. The anticipated location for tailgates during a rain plan is the Commuter Lounge in Green Hall 1875.
