Wofford College

Wofford College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Wofford College has the Greek Life (10 chapters + 2 councils). In fact, more students participate in the Greek Life (10 chapters + 2 councils) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Wofford College include Wofford Activities Council (WAC), Wofford Anti-Racism Coalition (WARC), A La Mode (fun Friday events for all students) and Wofford Athletics and Recreation (WAR).

Wofford College students' favorite campus events are Black and Gold Ball, Spring Weekend/Spring Concert and Winter Lighting.

Does Wofford College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Wofford College.

Wofford College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Wofford College students live on campus. In 2023, 91% of undergrads at Wofford College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 9% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Wofford College. There are 1,648 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,823 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Wofford College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Wofford College Athletics

At Wofford 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 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 Wofford College:

Is Wofford College 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.

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

Wofford College 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 Wofford 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 Wofford College, take Interstate 85/26 to Spartanburg, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Greenville-Spartanburg International airport.

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