University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of New Orleans has the Student Activities Council. In fact, more students participate in the Student Activities Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of New Orleans include Student Government, International Student Organization, Vietnamese American Student Association and Greek Life.

University of New Orleans students' favorite campus traditions are Annual Crawfish Boil, Annual International Night and Welcome Week Events.

Does University of New Orleans Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of New Orleans.

University of New Orleans offers housing for students. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. There are 1,604 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,895 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of New Orleans offers coed housing.

University of New Orleans Athletics

At University of New Orleans 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 New Orleans:

Safety at University of New Orleans

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

University of New Orleans 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 New Orleans

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 New Orleans, take Interstate 10 to New Orleans, LA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport.

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