Eckerd College

Eckerd College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Eckerd College has the Marine Science Club. In fact, more students participate in the Marine Science Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Eckerd College include Water Search and Rescue Team, The Current (student newspaper), A cappella Vocal Group and Organization of Students.

Eckerd College students' favorite campus events are Festival of Hope, Kappa Carnival and Springtopia.

Does Eckerd College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Eckerd College.

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

The majority of Eckerd College students live on campus. In 2023, 87% of undergrads at Eckerd College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 13% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eckerd College. There are 1,843 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,993 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

Eckerd College Athletics

At Eckerd 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 Eckerd College:

Safety at Eckerd 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.

Eckerd College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Eckerd College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Eckerd College

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