Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University is on a 200-acre campus in the small town setting of Hays, Kansas.

Fort Hays State University Student Activities

Fort Hays State University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Fort Hays State University has not reported any data on the presence of fraternities or sororities.

Fort Hays State University has the Students for Life. In fact, more students participate in the Students for Life than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Fort Hays State University include Honors Society, Panhellenic Council, Residents Hall Association and Catholic Disciples.

Does Fort Hays State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year.

Most Fort Hays State University students live off campus. In 2022, 11% of undergrads at Fort Hays State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 89% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Fort Hays State University.

Fort Hays State University offers coed housing.

Fort Hays State University Athletics

At Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University:

Is Fort Hays 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.

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

Plan a Visit to Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University, take Interstate-70 to Hays, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hays Regional airport.

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