Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Western Connecticut State University has several thriving National Society of Collegiate Scholars. In fact, more students participate in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Western Connecticut State University include Criminology Club, Jazz Club, American Marketing Club and Meteorology.

The Western Connecticut State University community comes together each year for WCSU Theatre Arts Department Productions, WCSU Annual "Roots & Shoots" hosting of Dr. Jane Goodall and The President's Lecture Series.

Western Connecticut State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western Connecticut State University.

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

Most Western Connecticut State University students live off campus. In 2023, 30% of undergrads at Western Connecticut State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Connecticut State University. There are 1,601 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,644 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,461 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Connecticut State University offers coed housing.

Western Connecticut State University Athletics

At Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University:

Is Western Connecticut State University 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.

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

WCSU 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 Western Connecticut State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Connecticut State University, take Interstate 84 to Danbury, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to LaGuardia airport.

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