West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University include Wesley, Student Government, SAGE and Baptist Student Ministries.

West Texas A&M University students' favorite campus events are Buffalo Branding, Workathon and Homecoming.

Does West Texas A&M University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at West Texas A&M University.

West Texas A&M University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most West Texas A&M University students live off campus. In 2023, 26% of undergrads at West Texas A&M University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 74% of students lived off-campus or commuted to West Texas A&M University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

West Texas A&M University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

West Texas A&M University Athletics

At West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University:

Is West Texas A&M 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.

West Texas A&M University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The West Texas Aandm University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

West Texas Aandm University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to West Texas A&M 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 West Texas A&M University, take Interstate 27 to Canyon, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Rick Husband Amarillo International airport.

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