State University of New York at Plattsburgh

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

State University of New York at Plattsburgh has the Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at State University of New York at Plattsburgh include Honor Societies, Student Media Organizations, service/leadership organizations and intramural and recreational sports.

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh community comes together each year for President's Gala, Volunteer Opportunities and Plattsburgh's Got Talent/Best Dance Crew Competitions.

Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most State University of New York at Plattsburgh students live off campus. In 2023, 44% of undergrads at State University of New York at Plattsburgh lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 51% of students lived off-campus or commuted to State University of New York at Plattsburgh. There are 2,474 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,004 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,409 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 65% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Athletics

At State University of New York at Plattsburgh 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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh:

Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh 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.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SUNY Plattsburgh campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SUNY Plattsburgh 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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh

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