Holy Cross is on a 174-acre campus in the suburban setting of Worcester, Massachusetts, not far from Boston.
There are many activities and organizations for Holy Cross students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.
Interested in Greek life? Holy Cross does not have fraternities or sororities.
Holy Cross has the umbrella service organization called Student Programs for Urban Development. In fact, more students participate in the Student Programs for Urban Development than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Holy Cross include Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, Black Student Union and Habitat for Humanity.
Holy Cross students' favorite campus events are Purple Pride Day, Commencement and Family Weekend.
This table offers information on housing at Holy Cross.
Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
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On-Campus Housing | Yes | Required for sophomore |
Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | |
Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | |
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | –– | 87% |
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | –– | 2,502 |
Number of Students Living On-Campus | –– | 2,487 |
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | –– | 13% |
Holy Cross offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Holy Cross students live on campus. In 2022, 87% of undergrads at Holy Cross lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 13% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Holy Cross. There are 2,502 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,138 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 2,487 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.
Holy Cross offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
At Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross:
Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
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Indoor Track | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | ||
Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | √ |
Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | √ |
Lacrosse | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | √ |
Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | √ |
Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | |
Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | |
Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | √ | |
Crew | Intercollegiate Sport | Intercollegiate Sport | √ |
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.
College of the Holy Cross is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Holy Cross campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Holy Cross offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Holy Cross, take Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) to Worcester, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International Airport, Boston airport.
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