University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of the Incarnate Word has the Business Club. In fact, more students participate in the Business Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of the Incarnate Word include Biology Club, Student Government Association, International Students Association and Multicultural Greek Council.

University of the Incarnate Word students' favorite campus events are Light the Way, Asian New Year Celebration and Alamo Heights Night.

Does University of the Incarnate Word Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of the Incarnate Word.

University of the Incarnate Word offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of the Incarnate Word students live off campus. In 2023, 22% of undergrads at University of the Incarnate Word lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 1,136 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,724 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,077 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of the Incarnate Word offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

At University of the Incarnate Word 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 the Incarnate Word:

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

Incarnate offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

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