Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan University is on a 350-acre campus in a small town setting in Central, South Carolina. There are many activities and organizations for Southern Wesleyan University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, , and more.

Southern Wesleyan University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Southern Wesleyan University has a thriving Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southern Wesleyan University include Student Missions Focus, Ministry Teams, Music Club and Ignite student athlete fellowship group.

The Southern Wesleyan University community comes together each year for Homecoming, Spiritual Emphasis Week and Christmas Banquet.

Southern Wesleyan University Housing

Southern Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Southern Wesleyan University students live on campus. In 2021, 55% of undergrads at Southern Wesleyan University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 45% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southern Wesleyan University. There are 517 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,456 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 375 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southern Wesleyan University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Southern Wesleyan University Athletics

At Southern Wesleyan 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 Southern Wesleyan University:

Is Southern Wesleyan 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. The Southern Wesleyan University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Additionally, Southern Wesleyan University has late night security patrols until 2:00 am, restricted access to campus after midnight.

Plan a Visit to Southern Wesleyan 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 Southern Wesleyan University, take Interstate 85 to Central, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Greenville-Spartanburg International airport.

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