Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Eastern Mennonite University has the Young People's Christian Association. In fact, more students participate in the Young People's Christian Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Eastern Mennonite University include Student Government Association, Student Education Association, Creation Care Council and Black Student Union.

Eastern Mennonite University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Festival, Multicultural Week and Spring Fling.

Does Eastern Mennonite University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Eastern Mennonite University.

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

The majority of Eastern Mennonite University students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Eastern Mennonite University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eastern Mennonite University. There are 660 spots available in on-campus housing for all 897 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 469 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Eastern Mennonite University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Eastern Mennonite University Athletics

At Eastern Mennonite 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 Eastern Mennonite University:

Is Eastern Mennonite 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. The Eastern mennonite campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Eastern Mennonite University

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