Carl Albert State College

Carl Albert State College is on a 78-acre campus in the small town setting of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Carl Albert State College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Carl Albert State College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Carl Albert State College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Carl Albert State College has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Carl Albert State College include Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Student Union, BACCHUS and Student Physical Therapist Assistant Association.

Carl Albert State College students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Homecoming and Graduation.

Does Carl Albert State College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Carl Albert State College.

Carl Albert State College offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus.

Most Carl Albert State College students live off campus. In 2022, 12% of undergrads at Carl Albert State College lived in some kind of on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Carl Albert State College does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Carl Albert State College Athletics

At Carl Albert 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 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 Carl Albert State College:

Safety at Carl Albert 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.

Additionally, Carl Albert State College has security guards.

Plan a Visit to Carl Albert 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 Carl Albert State College, take Interstate 40 to Poteau, OK. If you need to fly, book your flight to Fort Smith Municipal airport.

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