Syracuse University

Syracuse University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Syracuse University has the Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Syracuse University include University Union, Citrus TV, African Student Association and Ottothon.

Syracuse University students' favorite campus events are Orange Central, Mayfest/Block Party and Juice Jam.

Does Syracuse University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Syracuse University.

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

The majority of Syracuse University students live on campus. In 2023, 53% of undergrads at Syracuse University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 47% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Syracuse University. There are 8,580 spots available in on-campus housing for all 15,440 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 8,233 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

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

Syracuse University Athletics

At Syracuse 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 Syracuse University:

Safety at Syracuse 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.

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

Syracuse offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Syracuse has Guardian mobile app.

Plan a Visit to Syracuse 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 Syracuse University, take Interstate 81; Interstate 90 to Syracuse, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Syracuse Hancock International airport.

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