University of the Sciences

University of the Sciences is on a 35-acre campus in an urban setting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. University of the Sciences has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

University of the Sciences also has fraternities and sororities.

University of the Sciences has a thriving Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of the Sciences include Hillel: Jewish Student Association, Pre-Medical Society, Society of Physics Students and American Chemical Society.

University of the Sciences students' favorite campus traditions are Greek Week, Student Appreciation Day and Parent's Weekend.

University of the Sciences Housing

University of the Sciences offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. . First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of the Sciences offers coed housing.

University of the Sciences Athletics

At University of the Sciences 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 the Sciences:

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

University of the Sciences 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 the Sciences

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 the Sciences, take Interstate 76/95 to Philadelphia, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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