Brandeis University

Brandeis University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Brandeis University has the Waltham Group. In fact, more students participate in the Waltham Group than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Brandeis University include Undergraduate Theater Collective, Mountain Club, Student Union and Brandeis Football (Soccer) Club.

The Brandeis University community comes together each year for Spring Fest, Culture X and 24 Hour Musical.

Does Brandeis University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Brandeis University.

Brandeis University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Brandeis University students live on campus. In 2023, 77.9% of undergrads at Brandeis University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 22.1% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Brandeis University. There are 2,960 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,698 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,800 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Brandeis University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Brandeis University Athletics

At Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University:

Is Brandeis University Safe?

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.

Brandeis University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Brandeis campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Brandeis University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Brandeis University, take Interstate 95 to Waltham, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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