Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia

Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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.

The Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia community comes together each year for Homecoming, Parents Day and Spring Fling.

Does Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia Offer Student 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. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia. There are 1,938 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,148 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,680 students chose to live in campus housing. 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 and housing for students with disabilities.

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. 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 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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