Assumption University

Assumption University is on a 180-acre campus in the suburban setting of Worcester, Massachusetts, not far from Boston.

Assumption University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Assumption University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Assumption University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Assumption University has the Volunteer center. In fact, more students participate in the Volunteer center than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Assumption University include Campus Activities Board, Student Government, Campus Ministry and intramural sports.

Assumption University students' favorite campus traditions are Family Weekend, Spring Concert and Midnight Breakfast.

Does Assumption University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Assumption University.

Assumption University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Assumption University students live on campus. In 2022, 74% of undergrads at Assumption University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 26% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Assumption University. There are 1,675 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,910 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,401 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Assumption University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Assumption University Athletics

At Assumption 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 Assumption University:

Safety at Assumption 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.

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

Assumption 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.

Additionally, Assumption University has front gate security, well-lit pathways.

Plan a Visit to Assumption 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 Assumption University, take Interstate 290 to Worcester, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Worcester Regional airport.

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