Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University Student Activities

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Eastern Kentucky University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Fall Festival and Spring Fling.

Eastern Kentucky University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Eastern Kentucky University.

Eastern Kentucky University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. In 2023, 0% of undergrads at Eastern Kentucky University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 100% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eastern Kentucky University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

At Eastern Kentucky 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 Kentucky University:

Is Eastern Kentucky 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.

Eastern Kentucky 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. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Eastern Kentucky 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 Kentucky University, take Interstate 75 to Richmond, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Blue Grass airport.

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