University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Northern Iowa has the St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center. In fact, more students participate in the St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Northern Iowa include Panther eSports, National Society of collegiate Scholars, Dance Marathon and Accounting Club.

University of Northern Iowa students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Homecoming and Dance Marathon.

Does University of Northern Iowa Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Northern Iowa.

University of Northern Iowa offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Northern Iowa students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at University of Northern Iowa lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Northern Iowa. There are 4,469 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,739 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,896 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 63% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Northern Iowa offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Northern Iowa Athletics

At University of Northern Iowa 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 Northern Iowa:

Safety at University of Northern Iowa

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

Northern Iowa 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 Northern Iowa

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 Northern Iowa, take Interstate 380 and U.S. Highway 20 to Cedar Falls, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Waterloo Regional airport.

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