Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Eastern Connecticut State University has the Repertory Dance Troupe. In fact, more students participate in the Repertory Dance Troupe than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University include Rugby Club, Biology Club, Education Club and Psychology Club.

Eastern Connecticut State University students' favorite campus events are Arts and Lecture, University Hour and Springfest.

Does Eastern Connecticut State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Eastern Connecticut State University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Eastern Connecticut State University students live on campus. In 2023, 51% of undergrads at Eastern Connecticut State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 49% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eastern Connecticut State University. There are 2,539 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,145 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,512 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Eastern Connecticut State University offers coed housing.

Eastern Connecticut State University Athletics

At Eastern Connecticut 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 Eastern Connecticut State University:

Safety at Eastern Connecticut 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.

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

Eastern 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 Eastern Connecticut 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 Eastern Connecticut State University, take I-84 and I-395 to Willimantic, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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