Chicago State University

Chicago State University Student Activities

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Does Chicago State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Chicago State University.

Chicago State University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Chicago State University students live off campus. In 2023, 15% of undergrads at Chicago State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Chicago State University. There are 300 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,502 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 203 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Chicago State University offers coed housing.

Chicago State University Athletics

At Chicago State 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 Chicago State University:

Safety at Chicago State University

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.

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

Chicago State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. 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 Chicago State 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 Chicago State University, take Interstate 94 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) airport.

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