High-achieving students can take their personal challenge to the next level through the Honors Program. This selective program promotes critical thinking, encourages in-depth research and writing, and helps students develop strong relationships with faculty and peers. A diverse campus life enables students to discover new interests and meet new friends. U of L is home to more than 150 campus organizations, including fraternities and sororities, intramural sports and academic clubs. NCAA Division 1 men's and women's athletics, including the two-time national champion Cardinal men's basketball team, offer something for every sports fan.
Students also find plenty to do off campus.
With the bustling activity of a big city and the friendliness of a small town, Louisville offers dozens of restaurants, coffeehouses and nightspots, plus arts and cultural attractions and plenty of shopping opportunities. U of L students live both on campus and off. However, regardless of the housing option students choose, U of L has the facilities and services they need within easy walking distance of residence halls and classrooms. The Student Activity Center offers a bookstore, mini-mart, food court, restaurant, copy center, movie theater game room, and lounge, and study areas. The SAC fitness center features a weight room, gymnasium, racquetball courts and an aerobics room.