Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University is on a 557-acre campus in a suburban setting in Provo, Utah, not far from Salt Lake City. There are many activities and organizations for Brigham Young University students to participate in – band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Brigham Young University has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities..

Brigham Young University Housing

Brigham Young University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Brigham Young University students live off campus. In 2021, 15% of undergrads at Brigham Young University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Brigham Young University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Brigham Young University Athletics

At Brigham Young 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 unversity, funding, and compention 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 Brigham Young University:

Is Brigham Young 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.

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

Brigham Young 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 Brigham Young 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 to Brigham Young University, take Interstate 15 to Provo, UT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Salt Lake City International airport.

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