Virginia State University

Virginia State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Virginia State University has the AbstraKt Entertainment. In fact, more students participate in the AbstraKt Entertainment than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Virginia State University include Golden Key Honor Society, The Betterment of Brothers and Sisters, Diversified Virtue Entertainment and Sankofa.

Virginia State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Spring Fling and Welcome to the Land of Troy.

Virginia State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Virginia State University.

Virginia State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. There are 2,921 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,659 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,387 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Virginia State University offers coed housing.

Virginia State University Athletics

At Virginia 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 Virginia State University:

Safety at Virginia 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.

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

Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia State University, take Interstate 95 to Petersburg, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Richmond International airport.

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