Grand View University

Grand View University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Grand View University has the Nursing Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Nursing Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Grand View University include Art Club, Science Club, Education Club and Business Club.

Grand View University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming.

Grand View University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Grand View University.

Grand View University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Grand View University students live off campus. In 2023, 50% of undergrads at Grand View University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Grand View University. There are 895 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,556 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 790 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Grand View University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Grand View University Athletics

At Grand View 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 Grand View University:

Is Grand View 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.

Grand View University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Grand View University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Grand View 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.

Additionally, Grand View University has night security patrols.

Plan a Visit to Grand View 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 Grand View University, take Interstate 80/35 to Des Moines, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

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