Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Stephen F. Austin State University has the Residence Hall Association. In fact, more students participate in the Residence Hall Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Stephen F. Austin State University include Baptist Student Ministries, Greek Life, Student Activities Association and Student Government Association.

Stephen F. Austin State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Spring Fest and Jacks Back Welcome Week.

Stephen F. Austin State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Stephen F. Austin State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Stephen F. Austin State University students live off campus. In 2023, 37% of undergrads at Stephen F. Austin State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 63% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Stephen F. Austin State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Stephen F. Austin State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics

At Stephen F. Austin 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 Stephen F. Austin State University:

Is Stephen F. Austin 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.

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

SFA 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 Stephen F. Austin 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 Stephen F. Austin State University, take Interstate 59 to Nacogdoches, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Gregg County airport.

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