University of West Florida

University of West Florida Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of West Florida has the National Society of Leadership and Service. In fact, more students participate in the National Society of Leadership and Service than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of West Florida include Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi and Student Alumni Association.

University of West Florida students' favorite campus events are Argo Arrival, Homecoming and CAB After Dark.

University of West Florida Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of West Florida.

University of West Florida 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 West Florida students live off campus. In 2023, 16% of undergrads at University of West Florida lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 84% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of West Florida. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of West Florida offers coed housing.

University of West Florida Athletics

At University of West Florida 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 West Florida:

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

UWF 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 West Florida

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 West Florida, take Interstate 10 to Pensacola, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pensacola International airport.

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