Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Dallas Baptist University has several thriving Greek Life Organizations. In fact, more students participate in the Greek Life Organizations than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dallas Baptist University include Baptist Student Ministry, Student Government Association, International Student Organizations and Student Activities Board.

Dallas Baptist University students' favorite campus traditions are Christmas on the Hill, Spring Sing and Homecoming.

Dallas Baptist University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Dallas Baptist University.

Dallas Baptist University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Dallas Baptist University students live on campus. In 2023, 83% of undergrads at Dallas Baptist University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 17% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dallas Baptist University. There are 2,297 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,968 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,828 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dallas Baptist University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Dallas Baptist University Athletics

At Dallas Baptist 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 Dallas Baptist University:

Safety at Dallas Baptist 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.

Dallas Baptist University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Dallas Baptist University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Dallas Baptist University 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 Dallas Baptist University

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