Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Bellarmine University has the Bellarmine University Pre-Medical Society. In fact, more students participate in the Bellarmine University Pre-Medical Society than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bellarmine University include Black Student Union, BUKnighted, BUCatholic and Bellarmine University Dance Marathon.

Bellarmine University students' favorite campus events are Ball on the Belle, Late Night Breakfast and Homecoming.

Bellarmine University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Bellarmine University.

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

Most Bellarmine University students live off campus. In 2023, 38.3% of undergrads at Bellarmine University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 61.7% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bellarmine University. There are 1,112 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,484 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Bellarmine University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Bellarmine University Athletics

At Bellarmine University 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 Bellarmine University:

Safety at Bellarmine University

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.

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

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

Additionally, Bellarmine University has 24-hour locked residence hall entrances, security cameras.

Plan a Visit to Bellarmine University

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