University of Dallas

University of Dallas is on a 215-acre campus in the suburban setting of Irving, Texas, not far from Dallas-Fort Worth.

University of Dallas Student Activities

University of Dallas has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Dallas does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Dallas has the CAB (Campus Activities Board). In fact, more students participate in the CAB (Campus Activities Board) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Dallas include Crusaders for Life, Student Government, Asian American Student Association and Student Leaders for Racial Progress.

University of Dallas students' favorite campus events are Charity Week, Groundhog and Spring Formal.

Does University of Dallas Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Dallas.

University of Dallas offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Dallas students live off campus. In 2022, 50% of undergrads at University of Dallas lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Dallas. There are 837 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,447 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 692 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Dallas does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

University of Dallas Athletics

At University of Dallas 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 Dallas:

Is University of Dallas 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 Dallas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Dallas campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Dallas

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 Dallas, take Highway 114 to Irving, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dallas-Fort Worth International airport.

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