Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is on a 75-acre campus in a suburban setting in Needham, Massachusetts, not far from Boston. There are many activities and organizations for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not have fraternities or sororities.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering has a thriving Council of Olin Representatives. In fact, more students participate in Council of Olin Representatives than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering include Stay Late and Create, Support, Encourage and Recognize Volunteerism (SERV), Mini Baja and Olin Fire Arts Club.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students' favorite campus traditions are Candidates Weekend, Expo and Fall Career Fair.

Does Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Offer Student Housing?

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering students live off campus. In 2021, 100% of undergrads at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 0% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. There are 354 spots available in on-campus housing for all 310 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 340 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Athletics

At Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 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 Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering:

Is Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 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.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

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