Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Elmhurst University has the Programming Board and Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Programming Board and Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Elmhurst University include theater and music groups, Black Student Union, residence life groups and Hablamos.

Elmhurst University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Orientation/Welcome Week and Relay For Life.

Elmhurst University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Elmhurst University.

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

Most Elmhurst University students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at Elmhurst University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Elmhurst University. There are 981 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,027 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 714 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 25% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Elmhurst University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Elmhurst University Athletics

At Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University:

Is Elmhurst 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.

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

Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University

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