Ottawa University

Ottawa University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Ottawa University has the Christian Faith In Action. In fact, more students participate in the Christian Faith In Action than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Ottawa University include Student Activities Force, Education Club, Whole Earth Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Ottawa University students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Week, Casino Night and Late Night Finals Breakfast.

Does Ottawa University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Ottawa University.

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

The majority of Ottawa University students live on campus. In 2023, 66.5% of undergrads at Ottawa University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 32% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Ottawa University. There are 940 spots available in on-campus housing for all 720 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 800 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Ottawa University offers coed housing.

Ottawa University Athletics

At Ottawa 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 Ottawa University:

Is Ottawa 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.

Ottawa University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Ottawa University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Ottawa 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 Ottawa University, take Interstate 35 to Ottawa, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

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