Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Prairie View A&M 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 Prairie View A&M University include Campus Activities Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society of Black Engineers and Peer Advisors to Leadership Students.

Prairie View A&M University students' favorite campus events are Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Spring Fest.

Prairie View A&M University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Prairie View A&M University.

Prairie View A&M University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Prairie View A&M University students live on campus. In 2023, 53% of undergrads at Prairie View A&M University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 47% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Prairie View A&M University. There are 4,808 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,372 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,467 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Prairie View A&M University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Prairie View A&M University Athletics

At Prairie View A&M 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 Prairie View A&M University:

Is Prairie View A&M 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.

Prairie View A&M University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Prairie View Aandm University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Prairie View Aandm 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 Prairie View A&M 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 Prairie View A&M University, take Highway 290 to Prairie View, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Houston Intercontinental airport.

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