Dalton State College

Dalton State College is on a 144-acre campus in a small town setting in Dalton, Georgia.

Dalton State College also has fraternities and sororities.

Dalton State College has a thriving Lambda Alpha Eplison (Criminal Justice). In fact, more students participate in Lambda Alpha Eplison (Criminal Justice) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Dalton State College include Rotaract, College Republicans, Beta Chi Nu (Biology) and LASO (Latin American Student Organization).

Dalton State College students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Family Festival, Week of Welcome and Homecoming.

Does Dalton State College Offer Student Housing?

Dalton State College offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus

Most Dalton State College students live off campus. In 2021, 4% of undergrads at Dalton State College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 96% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Dalton State College. There are 364 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,188 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 243 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Dalton State College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Dalton State College Athletics

At Dalton State College 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 unversity, funding, and compention 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 Dalton State College:

Safety at Dalton State College

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.

Dalton State College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Dalton State College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Dalton State College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Dalton State College, take Interstate 75 to Dalton, GA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lovell Field airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Dalton State College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour