University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque Student Activities

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Does University of Dubuque Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Dubuque.

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

The majority of University of Dubuque students live on campus. In 2023, 56% of undergrads at University of Dubuque lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 44% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Dubuque. There are 891 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,461 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 819 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Dubuque offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Dubuque Athletics

At University of Dubuque 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 Dubuque:

Is University of Dubuque 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 Dubuque is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

University of Dubuque 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 Dubuque

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