Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University Student Activities

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Missouri Western State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Family Day and Springfest.

Missouri Western State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Missouri Western State University.

Missouri Western State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Missouri Western State University students live off campus. In 2023, 27% of undergrads at Missouri Western State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Missouri Western State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Missouri Western State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Missouri Western State University Athletics

At Missouri Western 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 Missouri Western State University:

Safety at Missouri Western 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.

Missouri Western State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The school also has student security patrols.

Missouri Western State College 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 Missouri Western 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 Missouri Western State University, take Interstate 29 to St. Joseph, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

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