Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Bridgewater State University has the Bears Who Care. In fact, more students participate in the Bears Who Care than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bridgewater State University include Environmental Action Team, BSU Chapter of the Student Education Association of MA, Program Council and Student Theatre Association.

The Bridgewater State University community comes together each year for Kick-Off Week, Homecoming and Spring Carnival.

Does Bridgewater State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Bridgewater State University.

Bridgewater State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. and 56.4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bridgewater State University. There are 3,301 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,152 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,771 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Bridgewater State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Bridgewater State University Athletics

At Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater State University:

Is Bridgewater State University 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.

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

Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater State University, take Route 24/I-495/I-95 to Bridgewater, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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