New York University

New York University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

New York University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Clubfest, Asian Heritage Month and StrawberryFest.

Does New York University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at New York University.

New York University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most New York University students live off campus. In 2023, 36% of undergrads at New York University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 64% of students lived off-campus or commuted to New York University. There are 11,622 spots available in on-campus housing for all 29,401 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

New York University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

New York University Athletics

At New York 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 New York University:

Is New York 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.

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

NYU 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.

Plan a Visit to New York 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 New York University, take West Side Highway to New York, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia airport.

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