University of Memphis

University of Memphis is on a 1,160-acre campus in the urban setting of Memphis, Tennessee.

University of Memphis Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Memphis students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Memphis has fraternities and sororities.

University of Memphis has the Blue Crew. In fact, more students participate in the Blue Crew than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Memphis include Student Activities Council, International Student Association, NAACP Chapter at the U of M and Honors Student Organization.

University of Memphis students' favorite campus traditions are Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Black History Month.

University of Memphis Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Memphis.

University of Memphis offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Memphis students live off campus. In 2022, 18% of undergrads at University of Memphis lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Memphis. There are 2,683 spots available in on-campus housing for all 16,702 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Memphis offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Memphis Athletics

At University of Memphis 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 University of Memphis:

Is University of Memphis 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.

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

University of Memphis 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 University of Memphis

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Memphis, take Interstate 40 to Memphis, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Memphis International airport.

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