Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia is on a 1,390-acre campus in the small town setting of Magnolia, Arkansas.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Southern Arkansas University Magnolia has fraternities and sororities.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 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 Southern Arkansas University Magnolia include Student Activities Board, Resident Hall Association, Residential College and International Student Association.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Parents Day and Spring Fling.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Housing

This table offers information on housing at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Southern Arkansas University Magnolia students live on campus. In 2022, 54% of undergrads at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 46% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southern Arkansas University Magnolia. There are 1,926 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,160 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,606 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 20% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia offers coed housing.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia Athletics

At Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 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 Arkansas University Magnolia:

Is Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 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 Arkansas University Magnolia campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Southern Arkansas University Magnolia 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 Southern Arkansas University Magnolia

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 Arkansas University Magnolia, take Interstate 30 to Magnolia, AR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Texarkana Regional airport.

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