Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University is on a 114-acre campus in the suburban setting of Springfield, Ohio, not far from Columbus and Dayton.

Wittenberg University Student Activities

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

Interested in Greek life? Wittenberg University has fraternities and sororities.

Wittenberg University has the Student Senate. In fact, more students participate in the Student Senate than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Wittenberg University include Union Board, Choirs, Weaver Chapel Association.

The Wittenberg University community comes together each year for Celebration of Learning, Wittfest and Activity Fair.

Wittenberg University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Wittenberg University.

Wittenberg University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Wittenberg University students live on campus. In 2022, 76% of undergrads at Wittenberg University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 24% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Wittenberg University. There are 1,587 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,286 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,543 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Wittenberg University offers coed housing.

Wittenberg University Athletics

At Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University:

Safety at Wittenberg 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.

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

Wittenberg University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Wittenberg University has crime prevention programs.

Plan a Visit to Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University, take Interstate 70/75 to Springfield, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dayton International airport.

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