When the ROTC cadets first appear at Van Wilder's dorm room door, their names are "Benedict" and "Arnold" referencing the famous American Revolutionary general who defected to the British side in 1780.
Steve Talley and Nic Nac previously co-starred in American Pie Presents: Beta House (2006).
Opening credits are shown as labeling for Polaroids of Van Wilder's Summer Amsterdam trip.
The Italian greyhound in the movie was named Baby Pup and was a favorite on the set, along with the bulldog, Champ.
The bulldog Colossus (Champ) and Lady Liberty (Baby Pup), the Italian greyhound had to audition together to see if they had chemistry before signing up for the film.