Creighton University

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance

Remedial

reading, math, writing, study skills

Counseling

minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious

Career

co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 59% of students live in school housing.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Types of housing available

• 0% of housing units are Singles.
• 76% of housing units are Doubles.
• 0% of housing units are Triples.
• 24% of housing units are Apartments.
• 0% of of housing units are some other type.
• In total, there are 7 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 100% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• 80% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Welcome Week, Jay Jam, Homecoming, Hawaiian Luau, International Student’s Association Banquet, Celebrate Diversity Week, All-Nations Powwow
• Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
• In total, there are about 180 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Sociology Alpha Kappa Delta, Jseuit Alpha Sigma Nu, Accounting Beta Alpha Psi, German Delta Phi Alpha, Classics Eta Sigma Phi, Financial Management Association, Education Kappa Delta Pi, Communications Lambda Pi Eta, National Residence Hall Honorary, National Society of Collegate Scholars, Leadership Omicron Delta Kappa, Greek Life Order of Omega, Political Science Pi Sigma Alpha, Social Work Phi Alpha, History Phu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Phi Lambda Upsilon, Biology Phi Sigma, Philosophy Phi Sigma Tau, Mathematics Pi Mu Epsilon, Psychology Psi Chi, Physics Sigma Pi Sigma, English Sigma Tau Delta, Theology Theta Alpha Kappa;
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Jays for Christ, Muslim Student Association, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Protestant Student Organization, Rosary Club
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) African-American Student Association, Chinese Student Association, Gay Straight Alliance, Gay Straight Law Alliance, Hui O Hawaii. Latino Student Association, Indian Cultural Society, International Student Association, Native American Association;
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) CU Atmospheric Science Society; Shadows; Women’s Interdisciplinary Studies Exchange; Health Administration & Policy Student Group; Biology Club; Pre Law Organization; Pep Band; Siociology-Anthropology & Justice & Society Club; Students Theater Arts Guild; Creighton University’s Mock Trail Team; Environmental Science Club; Student Education Association of Nebraska; Chess and Games Club; CU Business Administration Congress; Creighton Students Union; Nursing Senate; Panhellenic Council; Association of Information Technologies Professionals; Oratorical Society; Exercise Science Excellence in Leadership; Amnesty International; College Republicans; Academy of Students of Pharmacy; Women’s Law Students Association; Korean Students Association; Criminal Law Society; Habitat for Humanity Creighton Chapter; Peace and Justice Cooperative; Creighton Student for Life; Military Medical Student Association; Student Bar Association; Magis Ambassadors; Pi Theta Epsilon: Occupational Therapy; Project Cure (Creighton United in Relief Efforts); Physical Therapy Leadership Guild; Knights of Columbus; Alpha Phi Omega: Service; Rho Chi: Pharmacy; Intellectual Property Law Society; Sprots Physical Therapy Association; J. U. S. T. I. C. E. American Medical Student Asssociation; American Medical Women’s Association; National Community Pharmacists Association; Associated Dental Students of Creighton University; Student Empowerment Network; Pep Band; Dance Club; Swim Club; Rugby Club; Student Athlete Board of Advisors; Swing Choir; Operation Smile; Martial Arts Club; Rowing Assocation; Bluejay Lacrosse Club; Pershing Rifles; Mid-West Valley Karate Club; Birdcage; Outdoor Adventure Club; Ultimate Frisbee Organization
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) The Creightonian (weekly)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Omaha, NE (3), Lincoln, Nebr. (50)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Omaha, NE (5)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Omaha, NE (5)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.
• 65% of students have a car on campus

Employment

• School employment is available.
• 30% of undergrads are employed with average earnings of 1,700
• Freshman are not discouraged from working.

Greek Life

• There are 5 fraternities
• 1 fraternity houses
• 21% of students are fraternity members
• There are 5 sororities
• 1 sorority houses
• 28% of students are sorority members.

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Offered on campus
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (University of Nebraska at Omaha)

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited