University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Massachusetts Boston has the Student Arts and Events Council. In fact, more students participate in the Student Arts and Events Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Massachusetts Boston include Haitian Student Association, Golden Key Honor Society, Campus Kitchens and Mass Media.

University of Massachusetts Boston students' favorite campus events are Convocation, Commencement and Fall and Spring Festivals.

University of Massachusetts Boston Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Massachusetts Boston.

University of Massachusetts Boston offers housing for students.

The majority of University of Massachusetts Boston students live on campus. In 2023, 9% of undergrads at University of Massachusetts Boston lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 1,080 spots available in on-campus housing for all 12,221 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,080 students chose to live on-campus.

University of Massachusetts Boston offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Massachusetts Boston Athletics

At University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston:

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

UMass Boston offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, UMass Boston has crime prevention program, bicycle patrols.

Plan a Visit to University of Massachusetts Boston

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 Massachusetts Boston, take Interstate 93 to Boston, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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