suitcase college

Definition

A campus that empties out on weekends because students flee to go home, leaving behind a ghost-town atmosphere and disappointed student life administrators. Community building is not happening here.

Example Usage

Our campus is such a suitcase college that the dining halls close on Sundays because there's literally no one around.

Origin

Student affairs slang from mid-20th century residential college culture

Fun Fact

Suitcase colleges often struggle with retention and campus culture, as weekend exodus patterns indicate students aren't engaged with campus community

Source: Student affairs and campus life terminology

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