The term "day student" typically refers to a student who attends school during the day and returns home in the evenings, as opposed to a boarding student who lives on campus. Synonyms for "day student" include "commuter student", "non-residential student", and "off-campus student". These terms are commonly used in colleges and universities, but can also apply to K-12 education. In some cases, the term "day school student" may also be used to describe a student who attends a school that offers both day and boarding options. Regardless of the terminology used, the key distinction is that day students do not live on campus and commute to school each day.