Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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

Other popular student organizations at Pittsburg State University include student yearbook, student newspaper, Student Activities Council and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

Pittsburg State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Family Day and Visit the Campus Day.

Pittsburg State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Pittsburg State University.

Pittsburg State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Pittsburg State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Pittsburg State University Athletics

At Pittsburg State 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 Pittsburg State University:

Is Pittsburg State 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.

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

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

Plan a Visit to Pittsburg State 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 Pittsburg State University, take U.S. Route 69 to Pittsburg, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

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