California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

California Institute of Technology has several thriving Instrumental music groups. In fact, more students participate in the Instrumental music groups than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at California Institute of Technology include Entrepreneurship Club, Glee Club, Theater Arts and Ultimate Disc Club.

California Institute of Technology students' favorite campus traditions are Ditch Day, International Day and Discover Caltech (DiscoTech).

Does California Institute of Technology Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at California Institute of Technology.

California Institute of Technology offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of California Institute of Technology students live on campus. In 2023, 92.5% of undergrads at California Institute of Technology lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 7.5% of students lived off-campus or commuted to California Institute of Technology. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

California Institute of Technology offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

California Institute of Technology Athletics

At California Institute of Technology 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 California Institute of Technology:

Safety at California Institute of Technology

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.

California Institute of Technology is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Caltech campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Caltech 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 California Institute of Technology

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit California Institute of Technology, take Interstate 210 to Pasadena, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Burbank Bob Hope airport.

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