University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Detroit Mercy has the Alpha Phi Omega. In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Phi Omega than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Detroit Mercy include Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Pre-Dentistry Club and Greek Organizations - NPC, NIC, and NPHC.

University of Detroit Mercy students' favorite campus events are Midnight Bike Ride, Ultimate Talent Show and Homecoming Casino Night.

University of Detroit Mercy Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Detroit Mercy.

University of Detroit Mercy offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Detroit Mercy students live off campus. In 2023, 15% of undergrads at University of Detroit Mercy lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Detroit Mercy. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Detroit Mercy offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

At University of Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy:

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

Detroit Mercy offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

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