Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Tennessee State University has the Alpha Kappa Alpha. In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Kappa Alpha than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Tennessee State University include Hipnotize Dance Troop, Collegiate 100, Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Psi.

Tennessee State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Greek Weeks and Student Elections.

Does Tennessee State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Tennessee State University.

Tennessee State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Tennessee State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Tennessee State University Athletics

At Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University:

Safety at Tennessee State 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.

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

Tennessee State 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.

Additionally, Tennessee State University has Student Escorts across campus from Male student volunteers; Bicycle Police to reach areas where cars cannot easily access; additional l.

Plan a Visit to Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University, take Interstate 40 to Nashville, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Nashville International Airport airport.

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