Framingham State University

Framingham State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Framingham State University has the Dance Club. In fact, more students participate in the Dance Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Framingham State University include Student Union Activities Board, Gatepost (student newspaper), Student Government Association and Hilltop Players (theater group).

The Framingham State University community comes together each year for Homecoming, The Sandbox Festival and Semi-Formal.

Framingham State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Framingham State University.

Framingham State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Framingham State University students live off campus. In 2023, 21% of undergrads at Framingham State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 79% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Framingham State University. There are 1,972 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,213 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 726 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Framingham State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Framingham State University Athletics

At Framingham State 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 Framingham State University:

Safety at Framingham State University

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.

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

Framingham State 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 Framingham State University

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