University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Central Florida has the Volunteer UCF. In fact, more students participate in the Volunteer UCF than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Central Florida include RWC Intramural Sports, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Multicultural Student Center and Organizations and Knight-thon Dance Marathon.

University of Central Florida students' favorite campus events are Homecoming Week, Pegasus Palooza (Welcome Week) and Universal Knights.

Does University of Central Florida Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Central Florida.

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

Most University of Central Florida students live off campus. In 2023, 12.7% of undergrads at University of Central Florida lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 87.3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Central Florida. There are 7,582 spots available in on-campus housing for all 58,797 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,531 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Central Florida offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Central Florida Athletics

At University of Central Florida 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 University of Central Florida:

Safety at University of Central Florida

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.

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

UCF 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 University of Central Florida

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Central Florida, take Interstate 4 to Orlando, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Orlando International airport.

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