Valley City State University

Valley City State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Valley City State University has several thriving departmental clubs. In fact, more students participate in the departmental clubs than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Valley City State University include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, VCAB, Viking Ambassadors and local fraternities/soroties.

The Valley City State University community comes together each year for Music Productions, VCAB Activities and Events and Athletic Events.

Does Valley City State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Valley City State University.

Valley City State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Valley City State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at Valley City State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Valley City State University. There are 466 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,721 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 364 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 40% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Valley City State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Valley City State University Athletics

At Valley City State 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 Valley City State University:

Safety at Valley City State University

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. The Valley City State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Valley City State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Valley City State 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 Valley City State University, take Interstate 94 to Valley City, ND. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hector International airport.

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