University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Colorado Boulder has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Colorado Boulder include CU Gaming, Boulder Freeride, Neuroscience Club and Association of Holistic Wellness.

University of Colorado Boulder students' favorite campus traditions are Conference on World Affairs, Parents' Weekend and Global Jam.

Does University of Colorado Boulder Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Colorado Boulder.

University of Colorado Boulder offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Colorado Boulder students live off campus. In 2023, 26% of undergrads at University of Colorado Boulder lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 74% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Colorado Boulder. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Colorado Boulder offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Colorado Boulder Athletics

At University of Colorado Boulder 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 Colorado Boulder:

Is University of Colorado Boulder 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.

University of Colorado Boulder is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The school also has student security patrols.

CU Boulder offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, CU Boulder has University police department, LifeLine Response app connecting to police dispatch center.

Plan a Visit to University of Colorado Boulder

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 Colorado Boulder, take U.S. Highway 36 to Boulder, CO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Denver International airport.

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