Dordt University

Dordt University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Dordt University has the PLIA. In fact, more students participate in the PLIA than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dordt University include Future Teachers (FACT), FLAME (Business club), Swing Dance Club and Defender Capital Management Club.

Dordt University students' favorite campus traditions are Talent Extravaganza, Defender Days and 24-hour prayer.

Does Dordt University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Dordt University.

Dordt University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year.

The majority of Dordt University students live on campus. In 2023, 90% of undergrads at Dordt University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 10% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dordt University. There are 1,275 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,386 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,200 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 85% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dordt University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Dordt University Athletics

At Dordt 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 Dordt University:

Is Dordt 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. The Dordt University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Dordt 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 Dordt University

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