California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento Student Activities

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Does California State University, Sacramento Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at California State University, Sacramento.

California State University, Sacramento offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of California State University, Sacramento students live on campus. In 2023, 9.1% of undergrads at California State University, Sacramento lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 90.9% of students lived off-campus or commuted to California State University, Sacramento. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

California State University, Sacramento offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

California State University, Sacramento Athletics

At California State University, Sacramento 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 State University, Sacramento:

Is California State University, Sacramento 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.

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

CSU Sacramento 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 California State University, Sacramento

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 State University, Sacramento, take U.S. Highway 50 to Sacramento, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sacramento Metropolitan airport.

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