California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

California Lutheran University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at California Lutheran University include Recreation or Club Sports related, Service Organizations, Campus Ministry or other religiously affiliated organization and Multicultural Organizations.

The California Lutheran University community comes together each year for Club Lu, Homecoming and Involvement Fair.

Does California Lutheran University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at California Lutheran University.

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

Most California Lutheran University students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at California Lutheran University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to California Lutheran University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

California Lutheran University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

California Lutheran University Athletics

At California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University:

Is California Lutheran University 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.

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

California Lutheran University 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, California Lutheran University has Escort and shuttle services.

Plan a Visit to California Lutheran University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit California Lutheran University, take U.S. Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

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