Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northwest Nazarene University has the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). In fact, more students participate in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northwest Nazarene University include Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Crusader newspaper and The Oasis yearbook.

Northwest Nazarene University students' favorite campus events are Black Tie Formal Dance, TWIRP (The Woman is Required to Pay) and Mr. NNU Pageant.

Does Northwest Nazarene University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northwest Nazarene University.

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

The majority of Northwest Nazarene University students live on campus. In 2023, 74% of undergrads at Northwest Nazarene University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 26% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northwest Nazarene University. In the 2022-2023 school year, 644 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northwest Nazarene University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northwest Nazarene University Athletics

At Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University:

Safety at Northwest Nazarene 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.

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

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

Additionally, NNC has residence hall check-in system, on-campus police hub.

Plan a Visit to Northwest Nazarene University

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