Student life at Brigham Young University is heavily influenced by the fact that 98% of its students are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The school is privately owned by the church and aims to create an atmosphere in which secular and religious principles are taught in the same classroom. Students and faculty both are expected to adhere to an Honor Code prohibiting extra-marital sex, alcohol and other drug use, and extremes in clothing or hairstyles. Regular church activity is required among students who are members of the church. Because sororities and fraternities are not present at the school, church organizations and activities take up an even greater part of student life.
Most male students and some female students take a hiatus from their studies to serve missions for the LDS church. The school is also associated with a strong marriage culture, with many students focused on finding a spouse. This focus is largely due to teachings of the LDS church encouraging marriage and families. The University has a relatively low crime rate. It has experienced a few student protests regarding homosexuality, women's rights, and race over the years.
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