University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque is on a 77-acre campus in the suburban setting of Dubuque, Iowa.

University of Dubuque Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Dubuque students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

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

University of Dubuque has the Greek Council. In fact, more students participate in the Greek Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Dubuque include Saudi Student Organization, Student Nurses Association, Accounting Club and ROTC.

University of Dubuque students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Involvement Fair and Finals Feast.

Does University of Dubuque Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Dubuque.

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

The majority of University of Dubuque students live on campus. In 2022, 52% of undergrads at University of Dubuque lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Dubuque. There are 891 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,594 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 865 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Dubuque offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Dubuque Athletics

At University of Dubuque 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 Dubuque:

Is University of Dubuque 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 Dubuque is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

University of Dubuque offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Dubuque

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 Dubuque, take Highway 61/20/52 to Dubuque, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dubuque Regional airport.

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