Marywood University

Marywood University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Marywood University has the Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club). In fact, more students participate in the Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Marywood University include Marywood Media Group, Volunteers in Action (VIA), Zeta Phi Delta and American Institute of Architects.

Marywood University students' favorite campus traditions are Family Weekend, Marywood Madness and Spring Fling.

Marywood University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Marywood University.

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

Most Marywood University students live off campus. In 2023, 35% of undergrads at Marywood University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 65% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Marywood University. There are 880 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,916 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 581 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

Marywood University Athletics

At Marywood 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 Marywood University:

Safety at Marywood 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.

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

Marywood University 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.

Additionally, Marywood University has apartments with deadbolts, self-defense education, lighted pathways, seminars on safety.

Plan a Visit to Marywood 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 Marywood University, take Interstate 81 to Scranton, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International airport.

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