Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University is on a 121-acre campus in the rural setting of La Grande, Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University Student Activities

Eastern Oregon University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Eastern Oregon University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Eastern Oregon University has the Outdoor Program. In fact, more students participate in the Outdoor Program than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Eastern Oregon University include Pre-Professional Health Club, Student Government, International Student Association and Chemistry Club.

Eastern Oregon University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Spring Symposium and Fall Honors Convocation.

Does Eastern Oregon University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Eastern Oregon University.

Eastern Oregon University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Eastern Oregon University students live off campus. In 2022, 12% of undergrads at Eastern Oregon University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 88% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eastern Oregon University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Eastern Oregon University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Eastern Oregon University Athletics

At Eastern Oregon 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 Eastern Oregon University:

Is Eastern Oregon 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. The Eastern Oregon University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Eastern Oregon University 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 Eastern Oregon 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 Eastern Oregon University, take Interstate 84 to La Grande, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pendleton Municipal airport.

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