Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Georgia Southwestern State University has several thriving National sororities and fraternities. In fact, more students participate in the National sororities and fraternities than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Georgia Southwestern State University include Black Student Union, Enactus, Exercise Science and Wellness Club and Educators Rising.

Georgia Southwestern State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Student Appreciation Block Party and Blue & Gold Week.

Does Georgia Southwestern State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Georgia Southwestern State University.

Georgia Southwestern State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus.

Most Georgia Southwestern State University students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at Georgia Southwestern State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Georgia Southwestern State University. There are 950 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,479 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 623 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 30% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Georgia Southwestern State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Georgia Southwestern State University Athletics

At Georgia Southwestern State 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 Georgia Southwestern State University:

Is Georgia Southwestern State University Safe?

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.

Georgia Southwestern State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Georgia Southwestern campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

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

Additionally, Georgia Southwestern has Emergency Alert Notifications.

Plan a Visit to Georgia Southwestern State University

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