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.