Holy Family University

Holy Family University is on a 47-acre campus in the suburban setting of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Holy Family University Student Activities

Holy Family University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Holy Family University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Holy Family University has the Students at Your Service (S.A.Y.S.). In fact, more students participate in the Students at Your Service (S.A.Y.S.) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Holy Family University include Green Team, Campus Ministry Team, Habitat for Humanity and Student Nurses Association of Holy Family.

Holy Family University students' favorite campus traditions are Christmas Rose, Charter Day and Stress Reduction Week.

Does Holy Family University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Holy Family University.

Holy Family University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Holy Family University students live off campus. In 2022, 15% of undergrads at Holy Family University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Holy Family University. There are 294 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,093 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 201 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 8% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Holy Family University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Holy Family University Athletics

At Holy Family 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 Holy Family University:

Is Holy Family 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.

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

Holy Family University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Holy Family University has video surveillance.

Plan a Visit to Holy Family 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 Holy Family University, take Interstate 95 to Philadelphia, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International (PHL) airport.

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