The University of Tampa

The University of Tampa Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Tampa has the Greek Life. In fact, more students participate in the Greek Life than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Tampa include student government, PEACE (volunteer organization), Student Productions and Minaret.

The University of Tampa students' favorite campus events are Student Productions Major Concert, Homecoming Game and Leadership Awards Night.

Does The University of Tampa Offer Student Housing?

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

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

Most The University of Tampa students live off campus. In 2023, 46% of undergrads at The University of Tampa lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 54% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Tampa. There are 4,544 spots available in on-campus housing for all 9,602 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,645 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

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

The University of Tampa Athletics

At The University of Tampa 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 Tampa:

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

UT 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 Tampa

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