University of Wisconsin-Platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has the Criminal Justice Association. In fact, more students participate in the Criminal Justice Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Wisconsin-Platteville include Platteville Gaming Association, Dodgeball, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Outdoor Adventure Club.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville students' favorite campus events are Welcome Back Concert, Homecoming Parade and Distinguished Lecturer.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Housing

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

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

Most University of Wisconsin-Platteville students live off campus. In 2023, 43% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Platteville lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 57% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Platteville. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Platteville 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-Platteville:

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

UW Platteville 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 Wisconsin-Platteville

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-Platteville, take Highway 151 to Platteville, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dubuque Regional airport.

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