Mount Holyoke College talks a lot about belonging. At the beginning of each academic year, students hear familiar messages: “Welcome back,” “welcome home” and “you belong here.” But for commuter students, belonging is also a practical question. Where do you go when you have three hours between classes? Where do you eat lunch when you do not have a residence hall room to return to? Where do you leave your belongings or find a quiet place to rest? These questions shape whether campus feels like a community students can participate in throughout the day or simply a place they come to attend class.