University of Louisville

University of Louisville Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Louisville has the Black Male Initiative. In fact, more students participate in the Black Male Initiative than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Louisville include Engage Lead Serve Board, Black Student Union, Society of Porter Scholars and Student Activities Board.

University of Louisville students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming Events, Fryberger Sing and Welcome Weekend.

University of Louisville Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Louisville.

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

Most University of Louisville students live off campus. In 2023, 34.6% of undergrads at University of Louisville lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 65.4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Louisville. There are 3,942 spots available in on-campus housing for all 15,921 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,552 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

University of Louisville Athletics

At University of Louisville 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 Louisville:

Safety at University of Louisville

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

University of Louisville 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.

Plan a Visit to University of Louisville

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 Louisville, take Interstate 65 to Louisville, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Louisville Muhammad Ali International airport.

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