University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville Student Activities

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University of North Carolina Asheville has several thriving Super Smash Brothers. In fact, more students participate in the Super Smash Brothers than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of North Carolina Asheville include Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Plant Club, STEAM Club and Catholic Student Association.

University of North Carolina Asheville students' favorite campus traditions are Undergraduate Research Symposium, GreenFest and Late Night Exam Breakfast.

University of North Carolina Asheville Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of North Carolina Asheville.

University of North Carolina Asheville offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of North Carolina Asheville students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at University of North Carolina Asheville lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of North Carolina Asheville. There are 1,590 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,914 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,207 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.

University of North Carolina Asheville offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of North Carolina Asheville Athletics

At University of North Carolina Asheville 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 North Carolina Asheville:

Is University of North Carolina Asheville 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.

University of North Carolina Asheville is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UNC Asheville campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UNC Asheville 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 North Carolina Asheville

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