The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Arizona students' favorite campus events are Spring Fling Carnival, Homecoming and Family Weekend.

The University of Arizona Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of Arizona.

The University of Arizona offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most The University of Arizona students live off campus. In 2023, 22% of undergrads at The University of Arizona lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Arizona. There are 7,258 spots available in on-campus housing for all 40,407 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,238 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Arizona offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Arizona Athletics

At The University of Arizona 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 The University of Arizona:

Is The University of Arizona 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.

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

U of A 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 The University of Arizona

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Arizona, take Interstate 10 to Tucson, AZ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Tucson International (TUS) airport.

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