University of Wisconsin - Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has the Habitat for Humanity. In fact, more students participate in the Habitat for Humanity than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside include Criminal Justice Association, Next Level Gaming, Parkside Asian Organization and Active Minds.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside community comes together each year for Fall Fest, Worldfest Week and Ice Cream Social.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Parkside students live off campus. In 2023, 20% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Parkside lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Parkside. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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 Wisconsin-Parkside:

Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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 Wisconsin-Parkside is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Parkside campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UW Parkside 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.

Additionally, UW Parkside has Self-defense training.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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 Wisconsin-Parkside, take Interstate 94 to Kenosha, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to General Mitchell International airport.

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