Point Park University

Point Park University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Point Park University has the WPPJ student radio station. In fact, more students participate in the WPPJ student radio station than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Point Park University include The Body Christian Fellowship, Dance Club, Campus Activities Board and Action Sports Club.

Point Park University students' favorite campus events are Pioneer Community (Service) Day, Spring Fling and Freshman Riverboat Cruise.

Does Point Park University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Point Park University.

Point Park University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Point Park University students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at Point Park University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Point Park University. There are 1,070 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,791 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 974 students chose to live on-campus.

Point Park University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Point Park University Athletics

At Point Park 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 Point Park University:

Is Point Park 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.

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

Point Park 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, Point Park University has campus patrolled by Accredited Law Enforcement Agency, 24-hour security desk, video security.

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