University of Virginia's College at Wise

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Virginia's College at Wise has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Virginia's College at Wise include Student Activities Board, Multicultural Association, Residence Hall Association and Intramurals.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise students' favorite campus events are Cavapaloza and Homecoming.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The University of Virginia's College at Wise students live off campus. In 2023, 43% of undergrads at The University of Virginia's College at Wise lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 57% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Virginia's College at Wise. There are 749 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,737 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 387 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

At The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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 The University of Virginia's College at Wise:

Safety at The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UVA Wise campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UVA Wise offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, UVA Wise has self-defense, informal discussions, pamphlets/posters/films, and crime prevention office.

Plan a Visit to The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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