University of San Diego

University of San Diego Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of San Diego has the American Marketing Association - USD Chapter. In fact, more students participate in the American Marketing Association - USD Chapter than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of San Diego include Real Estate Society, Women in Business at USD, USD Pilates Club and The Bull Pit (student section USD athletics).

University of San Diego students' favorite campus traditions are Alcala Bazaar (clubs and organizations fair), Big Blue Bash/Homecoming Concert and Ole Music Festival.

Does University of San Diego Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of San Diego.

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

Most University of San Diego students live off campus. In 2023, 46% of undergrads at University of San Diego lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 54% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of San Diego. There are 2,500 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,672 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,410 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of San Diego offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of San Diego Athletics

At University of San Diego 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 San Diego:

Safety at University of San Diego

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

USD 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 San Diego

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 San Diego, take Interstate 5 to San Diego, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lindbergh Field airport.

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