Carson-Newman University

Carson Newman University is on a 90-acre campus in the small town setting of Jefferson City, Tennessee, not far from Knoxville.

Carson Newman University Student Activities

Carson Newman 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? Carson Newman University has fraternities and sororities.

Carson Newman University has the Baptist Student Union. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Student Union than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Carson Newman University include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors Association and Columbians.

Carson Newman University students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Week, Beach Fest and Homecoming.

Carson Newman University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Carson Newman University.

Carson Newman University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Carson Newman University students live off campus. In 2022, 49% of undergrads at Carson Newman University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 51% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Carson Newman University. There are 1,172 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,695 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 817 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Carson Newman University Athletics

At Carson Newman 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 Carson Newman University:

Safety at Carson Newman University

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 Carson Newman University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Carson Newman University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Carson Newman 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 Carson Newman University, take Interstate 40 to Jefferson City, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to McGhee Tyson Municipal airport.

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