University of Minnesota, Crookston

UMN Crookston is on a 237-acre campus in the rural setting of Crookston, Minnesota.

UMN Crookston Student Activities

UMN Crookston has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, and more.

Interested in Greek life? UMN Crookston has fraternities but does not have sororities.

UMN Crookston has several thriving National Society for Leadership and Success. In fact, more students participate in the National Society for Leadership and Success than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at UMN Crookston include Archery Club, Crookston Futbol Club, Choir and Student Athletic Advisory Council.

UMN Crookston students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Sno-Daze and Ag Arama.

Does UMN Crookston Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at UMN Crookston.

UMN Crookston offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most UMN Crookston students live off campus. In 2022, 22% of undergrads at UMN Crookston lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to UMN Crookston. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

UMN Crookston offers coed housing.

UMN Crookston Athletics

At UMN Crookston 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 UMN Crookston:

Safety at UMN Crookston

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 UMN Crookston campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to UMN Crookston

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit UMN Crookston, take U.S. Highway 2 to Crookston, MN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Grand Forks International airport.

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