The City College of the City University of New York

City College of the City University of New York Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

City College of the City University of New York has the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). In fact, more students participate in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at City College of the City University of New York include Women in Computer Science (WiCS), Muslim Student Organization and Women in Islam (MSO and WII), Dominican Students Association (DSA) and Philippine American Organization (PAO).

City College of the City University of New York students' favorite campus events are Welcome Back Day, Club Fair/Spring Activities Fair and Lavender Fever Homecoming Week - Lavender Fest.

Does City College of the City University of New York Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at City College of the City University of New York.

City College of the City University of New York offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most City College of the City University of New York students live off campus. In 2023, 2% of undergrads at City College of the City University of New York lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 589 spots available in on-campus housing for all 11,856 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 520 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

City College of the City University of New York offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

City College of the City University of New York Athletics

At City College of the City University of New York 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 City College of the City University of New York:

Is City College of the City University of New York 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.

City College of the City University of New York is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The CCNY campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

CCNY offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to City College of the City University of New York

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