@Planner - there is actually a bike shop on campus. You can buy used bikes there. We pre-ordered one on-line during the summer and picked it up on move-in day. There are likely cheaper ways to get a bike, but this way was extremely convenient. I thought the price was pretty reasonable. They have maintenance and safety (u-lock, helmet, lights) packages you can purchase as well. I feel like if you have back-to-back classes on opposite ends of campus a bike is pretty necessary. We bought his bike as his high school graduation gift from us. There are bike racks everywhere. Ds keeps his outside. He did bring it into his room over Thanksgiving and Christmas but forgot to do so over spring break.