The University of the South

The University of the South Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of the South has the Sewanee Outing Program. In fact, more students participate in the Sewanee Outing Program than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of the South include Office of Civic Engagement, Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding, Sewanee Health Professions Society and Sewanee Forestry Club.

The University of the South students' favorite campus events are Perpetual Motion (student dance performance), Sewaneroo Music Festival and Sewanee Monologues.

The University of the South Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of the South.

The University of the South offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of The University of the South students live on campus. In 2023, 99% of undergrads at The University of the South lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 1% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of the South. There are 1,718 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,613 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,635 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 98% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of the South offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of the South Athletics

At The University of the South 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 The University of the South:

Safety at The University of the South

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.

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

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

Additionally, Sewanee has LiveSafe App.

Plan a Visit to The University of the South

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of the South, take Interstate 24 to Sewanee, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Chattanooga Metropolitan airport.

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