University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wyoming has the Ski and Snowboard Club at the University of Wyoming. In fact, more students participate in the Ski and Snowboard Club at the University of Wyoming than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Wyoming include Cowboy Climbing Club, Wyoming Precision Shooting Club, Cowboy Country Swing Club and Wyoming Pre-Veterinary Club.

University of Wyoming students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Campus Resource Fair and Club Day and Relay for Life.

University of Wyoming Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Wyoming.

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

Most University of Wyoming students live off campus. In 2023, 26% of undergrads at University of Wyoming lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 74% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wyoming. There are 2,874 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,518 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,153 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wyoming offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wyoming Athletics

At University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming:

Safety at University of Wyoming

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

University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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 Wyoming, take Interstate 80 to Laramie, WY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Laramie Regional airport.

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