Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has the Collegiate Activities Board. In fact, more students participate in the Collegiate Activities Board than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southwestern Oklahoma State University include Southwestern International Student Association, Saudi Arabian Student Organization, SWOSU Computer Club and Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Chi.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Homecoming, Bulldog Blitz Talent Show and Organization Fair.

Does Southwestern Oklahoma State University Offer Student Housing?

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

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Southwestern Oklahoma State University students live off campus. In 2023, 19% of undergrads at Southwestern Oklahoma State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 81% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southwestern Oklahoma State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers coed housing.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletics

At Southwestern Oklahoma 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University:

Is Southwestern Oklahoma 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.

Southwestern offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, Southwestern has police available 24 hours a day.

Plan a Visit to Southwestern Oklahoma State 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University, take Interstate 40 to Weatherford, OK. If you need to fly, book your flight to Will Rogers World airport.

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