Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan is on a 235-acre campus in a suburban setting in Steubenville, Ohio, not far from Pittsburg and PA. Franciscan has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Franciscan does not have fraternities or sororities..

Franciscan students' favorite campus events are St. Francis/Medieval Festival, Encounter Conference and March for Life.

Does Franciscan Offer Student Housing?

Franciscan offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Franciscan students live on campus. In 2021, 79% of undergrads at Franciscan lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 21% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Franciscan. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.Franciscan does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Franciscan Athletics

At Franciscan 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 unversity, funding, and compention 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 Franciscan:

Safety at Franciscan

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.

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

Franciscan 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 Franciscan

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Franciscan, take U.S. Route 22 to Steubenville, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pittsburgh International airport.

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