University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of San Francisco has the Kasamahan. In fact, more students participate in the Kasamahan than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of San Francisco include Nursing Student Association, International Student Association, Black Student Union and Running Club.

University of San Francisco students' favorite campus traditions are Campus Activities Board Donaroo Concert and Campus Activities Board Dons Night Out.

Does University of San Francisco Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of San Francisco.

University of San Francisco offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of San Francisco students live off campus. In 2023, 41% of undergrads at University of San Francisco lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 59% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of San Francisco. There are 2,560 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,980 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,412 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of San Francisco offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of San Francisco Athletics

At University of San Francisco 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 San Francisco:

Safety at University of San Francisco

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

USF 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 San Francisco

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 San Francisco, take Interstate 280/U.S. Highway 101 to San Francisco, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Francisco International airport.

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