Shaw University

Shaw University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Shaw 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 Shaw University include choir, University band, academic clubs and International Student Organization.

Shaw University students' favorite campus traditions are University Convocation, Homecoming and Honors Convocation.

Shaw University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Shaw University.

Shaw University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Shaw University students live off campus. In 2023, 50% of undergrads at Shaw University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Shaw University. There are 1,095 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,152 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 526 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Shaw University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Shaw University Athletics

At Shaw 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 Shaw University:

Is Shaw 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.

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

Shaw University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, Shaw University has 24-hour electronic surveillance cameras.

Plan a Visit to Shaw University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Shaw University, take Interstate 40 to Raleigh, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

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