Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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

Other popular student organizations at Fairmont State University include Circle K, Society for Non-traditional Students, Criminal Justice Club and Honors Association.

Fairmont State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Student Leadership Conference and Alcohol Awareness Week.

Fairmont State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Fairmont State University.

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

Most Fairmont State University students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at Fairmont State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Fairmont State University. There are 1,180 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,573 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,180 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 35% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Fairmont State University offers coed housing.

Fairmont State University Athletics

At Fairmont 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 Fairmont State University:

Is Fairmont 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.

Fairmont State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Fairmont State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols. 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont State University, take Interstate 79 to Fairmont, WV. If you need to fly, book your flight to Clarksburg Benedum airport.

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