St. Thomas University - Florida

Saint Thomas University is on a 140-acre campus in the suburban setting of Miami Gardens, Florida, not far from Miami.

Saint Thomas University Student Activities

Saint Thomas University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Saint Thomas University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Saint Thomas University has the Psychology Club. In fact, more students participate in the Psychology Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Saint Thomas University include Nursing Students Association, Criminal Justice, Caribbean Students Association and Future Teachers of America.

The Saint Thomas University community comes together each year for Freshman Convocation, Spring Homecoming and Battle of the Halls.

Saint Thomas University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Saint Thomas University.

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

Most Saint Thomas University students live off campus. In 2022, 40% of undergrads at Saint Thomas University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Saint Thomas University. There are 360 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,100 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 261 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Saint Thomas University offers coed housing.

Saint Thomas University Athletics

At Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas University:

Safety at Saint Thomas University

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.

St. Thomas University - Florida is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Saint Thomas University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Saint Thomas University 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas University, take U.S. Interstate I-95 to Miami Gardens, FL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Miami International airport.

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