Soka University of America

Soka University of America Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Soka University of America has the Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club). In fact, more students participate in the Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Soka University of America include Rhythmission (Hip Hop Dance Club), Sualseros (Salsa Dance Club), Ka Pilina Ho'olokahi (Hawaiian Dance Club) and Soul Wings (Choir).

The Soka University of America community comes together each year for The Festivals (celebration of art), The ASB (student volunteers in community service projects) and Winter Formal.

Does Soka University of America Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Soka University of America.

Soka University of America offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Soka University of America students live on campus. In 2023, 99% of undergrads at Soka University of America lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 1% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Soka University of America. There are 600 spots available in on-campus housing for all 435 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 400 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Soka University of America offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Soka University of America Athletics

At Soka University of America 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 Soka University of America:

Safety at Soka University of America

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.

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

Soka University of America 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 Soka University of America

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