Find Your People
174+ Ways to Get Involved
Whether you’re passionate about research, service, sports, or leadership, you’ll find your community among our student organizations.
Popular Involvement Areas:
- Academic Excellence: Pre-professional societies, research groups, honor societies
- Community Impact: Heller Service Corps, local school partnerships, environmental initiatives
- Leadership Development: Student government, residence hall councils, peer mentoring
- Recreation & Wellness: 20+ intramural sports, outdoor adventure club, fitness programs
- Arts & Culture: Theater, music ensembles, campus media, cultural organizations
Live Where You Learn
Your Home Base for Four Years
All-new or renovated residence halls create the perfect environment for academic success and personal growth.
What You Get:
- Modern residence halls with study lounges and collaboration spaces
- Living-learning communities that match your interests
- Residential assistants who support your transition to college life
- Room selection that evolves from first-year community to senior independence
Fuel Your Success
Dining That Brings Us Together
Our award-winning dining program combines great food with community building – because the best conversations happen over shared meals.
What Makes Our Dining Special:
- Made-from-scratch cuisine using ingredients from our campus farm
- Diverse menu options including international cuisines
- Comprehensive dietary accommodations
- Multiple locations across campus for convenience
Dining Locations:
- Daniel Dining Hall (main dining facility)
- PalaDen Food Court (Chick-fil-A, Moe’s, Sushi with Gusto)
- The Paddock (upscale campus restaurant)
- Grab-and-go options throughout campus
Campus Engagement
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185+
student organizations and clubs
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36%
participate in Greek life with deferred recruitment
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1,058
students volunteer through Heller Service Corps
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19%
participate in intramural sports
Your Campus Resources
Individualized Support all Four Years When You Need It
From academic challenges to personal growth, you’ll have access to comprehensive support services designed to help you thrive.
Academic Support:
- Pathways Program: Award-winning, two-year comprehensive advising is the only program of its kind
- 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
- Writing and Media Lab for academic skill development
- Peer tutoring and study groups
Personal Wellness:
- Trone Center for Mental Fitness
- Earle Student Health Center in partnership with Prisma Health, the region’s largest health system
- Campus recreation and fitness facilities
- Spiritual life programming for all faiths
Compete and Celebrate
Paladin Pride Runs Deep
Whether you’re competing for championships or cheering from the stands, athletics unite our campus community.
Your Athletic Options:
- Division I Sports: 18 teams competing in the Southern Conference
- Club Sports: Competitive teams for various skill levels
- Intramural Sports: Fun, accessible competition for everyone
- Recreation: State-of-the-art fitness facilities and outdoor adventures
Game Day Experience:
- Free admission to all athletics events
- Newly renovated Timmons Arena where you can cheer on our championship basketball teams
- Paladin Stadium hosting football and graduation ceremonies