Student Activities

What's there to do at SRU? A whole lot! The University is centered on the student experience and campus life. We offer many fun and exciting opportunities to create an enjoyable, memorable and formative college experience.

• More than 160 clubs and organizations for you to get involved in.
• Frequent on- and off-campus outings and events.
• New and interesting people to meet and experience to share.

Here's a quick glimpse at some of the awesome things you can do at SRU:

Entertainment

• The Union Program Board sponsors regular entertainment events, including performing arts, concerts, films, lectures and travel.
• The UPB brings to campus the most popular music acts, celebrity guest speakers and more.

Sports

• SRU has some of the most successful varsity sports teams in NCAA Division II who play at premier facilities for great fan experiences.
• Come cheer The Rock to victory, free of charge for students.
• You can also participate in a variety of intramural sports, including soccer, flag football, softball, hockey, kickball and ultimate Frisbee.
• More than 5,000 students participate in intramurals every year.

Arts

• See and experience something new or different.
• Arts and cultural activities abound at SRU in the form of music performances, theatrical events, art exhibits and dance concerts.

Social

• Meet new people and develop lifelong relationships.
• A thriving Greek Life awaits with a variety of social fraternities and sororities.
• There are also many academic honor societies related to our various degree programs.

Fitness

• Get physically active at SRU's Aebersold Recreation Center (ARC).
• Features a two-story rock climbing wall, weight facility, indoor track, swimming pool, and multiple courts.
• The ARC is open late on weekends and weekdays.
• Campus Recreation also offers fun and challenging fitness classes and outdoor adventure programs.

Local Community

• Slippery Rock is an idyllic small town with shops, restaurants and more.
• The Village at Slippery Rock has recently undergone a renaissance.
• Stroll down for an off-campus lunch or dinner, hang out at one of the coffee shops, or (if you're of-age) enjoy the tavern or microbrewery.