University of Chicago

University of Chicago Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Chicago has the University Theatre. In fact, more students participate in the University Theatre than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Chicago include Model United Nations, Council on University Programming, South Asian Students Association and Splash.

University of Chicago students' favorite campus traditions are Summer Breeze, Scavenger Hunt and Homecoming.

Does University of Chicago Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Chicago.

University of Chicago offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Chicago students live on campus. In 2023, 61% of undergrads at University of Chicago lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 4,532 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,500 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Chicago offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Chicago Athletics

At University of Chicago there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Chicago:

Safety at University of Chicago

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Chicago is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UChicago campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UChicago offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Chicago

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Chicago, take Interstate 94 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Chicago Midway Airport airport.

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