University of Florida

University of Florida Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Florida has the Black Student Union. In fact, more students participate in the Black Student Union than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Florida include Hispanic Student Association, Asian American Student Union, Inter-Residence Hall Association and Dance Marathon.

The University of Florida community comes together each year for Gator Growl/Homecoming, New Student Convocation and Welcome Assemblies.

Does University of Florida Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Florida.

University of Florida offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Florida students live off campus. In 2023, 22.01% of undergrads at University of Florida lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 77.99% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Florida. There are 7,910 spots available in on-campus housing for all 34,882 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,494 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

University of Florida Athletics

At University of 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 Florida:

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

UF offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, UF has crime and rape prevention programs.

Plan a Visit to University of 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 Florida, take Interstate 75 to Gainesville, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Gainesville Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Florida you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

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