St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

St. Lawrence University has the The Thelomathesian Society (student government). In fact, more students participate in the The Thelomathesian Society (student government) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at St. Lawrence University include Outing Club, Environmental Action Organization, Association for Campus Entertainment and La Sociedad Hispana.

St. Lawrence University students' favorite campus traditions are Moving-Up Day, Candlelight Ceremony and Peak Weekend.

Does St. Lawrence University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at St. Lawrence University.

St. Lawrence University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of St. Lawrence University students live on campus. In 2023, 98% of undergrads at St. Lawrence University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 2% of students lived off-campus or commuted to St. Lawrence University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

St. Lawrence University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

St. Lawrence University Athletics

At St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence University:

Safety at St. Lawrence 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.

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

St Lawrence University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence University, take U.S. Highway 11 to Canton, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Ogdensburg International airport.

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