Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Abilene Christian University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Abilene Christian University include Graduate Students Association, International Students Association, Intramurals and LYNAY (Love Your Neighbor as Yourself).

Abilene Christian University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Sing Song and Wildcat Week.

Abilene Christian University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Abilene Christian University.

Abilene Christian University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Abilene Christian University students live on campus. In 2023, 59% of undergrads at Abilene Christian University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 41% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Abilene Christian University. There are 2,153 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,189 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,773 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 41% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Abilene Christian University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Abilene Christian University Athletics

At Abilene Christian University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Abilene Christian University:

Safety at Abilene Christian University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Abilene Christian University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Abilene Christian University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Abilene Christian University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Abilene Christian University

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