University of Missouri - St. Louis

University of Missouri-St. Louis Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Missouri-St. Louis 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 Missouri-St. Louis include Pierre laclede Honors College Student Association, National Society for Leadership and Success, Associated Black Collegians and Student Nurses Association.

University of Missouri-St. Louis students' favorite campus traditions are Pack the Stands, Mirth Week (spring carnival/festival) and Various Homecoming events.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Missouri-St. Louis.

University of Missouri-St. Louis offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing. There are 1,305 spots available in on-campus housing for all 12,350 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 476 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Missouri-St. Louis offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Athletics

At University of Missouri-St. Louis 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 Missouri-St. Louis:

Safety at University of Missouri-St. Louis

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

University of Missouri-St. Louis 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 University of Missouri-St. Louis

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Missouri-St. Louis, take Interstate 70 to St. Louis, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lambert-St. Louis International airport.

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