Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Nicholls State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Nicholls State University include Student Programming Association, Residence Hall Association, Food Advisory Association.

Nicholls State University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Spring Fest and Family Day.

Does Nicholls State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Nicholls State University.

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

Most Nicholls State University students live off campus. In 2023, 22% of undergrads at Nicholls State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Nicholls State University. There are 1,582 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,134 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,542 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 20% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Nicholls State University offers coed housing.

Nicholls State University Athletics

At Nicholls 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 Nicholls State University:

Safety at Nicholls 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.

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

Nicholls State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Nicholls State University

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