Worcester State University

Worcester State University is on a 58-acre campus in the urban setting of Worcester, Massachusetts, not far from Boston.

Worcester State University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Worcester State University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Worcester State University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Worcester State University has the DC (Dance Company/Club). In fact, more students participate in the DC (Dance Company/Club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Worcester State University include SS (Student Senate), TWA (Third World Alliance), Enactus and SEC (Student Events Committee).

Worcester State University students' favorite campus events are Third World Alliance Multicultural Show, Student Events Committee Spring Week and Dance Company Showcase.

Worcester State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Worcester State University.

Worcester State 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 Worcester State University students live off campus. In 2022, 29.9% of undergrads at Worcester State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70.1% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Worcester State University. There are 1,584 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,640 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,274 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Worcester State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Worcester State University Athletics

At Worcester 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 Worcester State University:

Safety at Worcester State 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.

Worcester State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Worcester State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Worcester State University 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.

Additionally, Worcester State University has well-lit campus, limited access to campus at night. Rave Guardian personal safety app..

Plan a Visit to Worcester 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 Worcester State University, take Interstate 290 to Worcester, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Worcester Regional Airport, Logan International Airport airport.

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