UConn is known for having a very active student body. Approximately 75% of all students, including many graduate students,
live on campus, which is the largest percentage of residential students in the nation. The university sponsors many events
throughout the year for its students, including free concerts from top artists and bands, through its Department of Campus
Activities.There are more than 200 student organizations available at UConn for both undergraduates and graduate students, including
religious, athletic, political, cultural, military, artistic, and community service clubs. There are also student organizations
set up with the intent of governing student life itself, such as the Student Union Board of Governors, the Undergraduate Student
Government, and the various residence hall councils. Approximately 25 fraternities and sororities exist at UConn, many of which are academically-oriented.As with most rural schools, most area activities are held on campus, though the university provides free bus transportation to
many area events and also arranges frequent bus trips to Boston, Manhattan, and the
Connecticut shoreline. Some students, however, express displeasure with the rural location of the campus, leading it to be ranked
#13 on the 2005
Princeton
Review list of schools with more to do on campus than off.