Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? Hardin-Simmons University has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

Hardin-Simmons University has several thriving Baptist Student Ministries. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Student Ministries than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Hardin-Simmons University include Student Government, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Activities Board and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The Hardin-Simmons University community comes together each year for Homecoming, All-School Sing and Western Heritage Day.

Does Hardin-Simmons University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Hardin-Simmons University.

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

The majority of Hardin-Simmons University students live on campus. In 2023, 57% of undergrads at Hardin-Simmons University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 43% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Hardin-Simmons University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Hardin-Simmons University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Hardin-Simmons University Athletics

At Hardin-Simmons 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 Hardin-Simmons University:

Safety at Hardin-Simmons 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.

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

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

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