University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Central Oklahoma 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 University of Central Oklahoma include Student Programming Board, International Student Council, Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council.

University of Central Oklahoma students' favorite campus events are Stampede Week, Homecoming and Greek Week.

Does University of Central Oklahoma Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Central Oklahoma.

University of Central Oklahoma offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Central Oklahoma students live off campus. In 2023, 11% of undergrads at University of Central Oklahoma lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 90% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Central Oklahoma. There are 1,910 spots available in on-campus housing for all 12,661 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,542 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Central Oklahoma offers coed housing.

University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

At University of Central Oklahoma 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 University of Central Oklahoma:

Safety at University of Central Oklahoma

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.

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

Central offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to University of Central Oklahoma

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