Emporia State University

Emporia State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Emporia State University has the Phi Eta Sigma. In fact, more students participate in the Phi Eta Sigma than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Emporia State University include Student Chapter of the American Library Association of ESU, TradPlus Student Organization, Arabic Culture Student Organization and Emporia Kansas Association of Nursing Students.

Emporia State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Flintstock and Family Day.

Does Emporia State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Emporia State University.

Emporia State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Emporia State University students live off campus. In 2023, 19% of undergrads at Emporia State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 81% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Emporia State University. In the 2022-2023 school year, 641 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Emporia State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Emporia State University Athletics

At Emporia 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 Emporia State University:

Is Emporia State 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.

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

Emporia State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Emporia State University has 24-hour residence hall monitoring, safety and self-awareness programs.

Plan a Visit to Emporia 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 Emporia State University, take Interstate 35 to Emporia, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National airport.

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