Beginning in the fall of 2011, students at Austin College will have additional campus housing options thanks to a new partnership between… more »
Choose from NCAA Division III varsity athletics, cheerleading, intramural sports, fine and performing arts, more than 60 campus groups, local Greek life, faith-building opportunities, and the volunteer efforts that attract 90 percent of our students each year.
During January Term, students enroll in only one course—which often takes them around the world. Every year, 250 to 300 students join faculty for international courses that explore the environment, culture, history, science, and more.
In addition to varsity athletics and cheerleading, Austin College has an active intramurals program—complete with a new intramurals complex and top-notch fitness facilities open to all students.
Persepolis Discussion
Austin College will host guest lecturer Dr. Faegheh Shirazi to discuss Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood—the common read for incoming… more »
Move-in Day
Austin College faculty, staff, and student leaders are busily preparing for the arrival this week of nearly 360 freshmen and new transfer… more »
No doubt about it, life on the Austin College campus is always interesting. Because the majority of our students live on campus, there’s always something happening.
Much of your home life will center around the residence halls, where first-year students are grouped into clusters. Here, strangers quickly become friends and friends become family over late-night study breaks and impromptu pizza parties.
As a student at Austin College, you’ll choose from more than 70 student organizations–ranging from political to academic to service groups. Austin College also offers fraternities and sororities, a full range of intramurals for men and women, and NCAA Division III athletic competition in six sports for men and six for women.
Our location in Sherman, Texas, included on Money Magazine‘s short list of “most livable small cities” in the U.S, offers restaurants, movies, and shopping options, as well as easy access to the multitude of opportunities in Dallas, south of campus on Highway 75.
Athletics
Austin College encourages competition in intercollegiate athletics and participation in intramurals, club sports, and outdoor recreation, and considers these activities an important component of the College's educational program.
Student Life
A community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators reflects the values of caring, respect, responsibility, gratitude, and service. The collective members identify and support the needs of the students and the program goals of the college.
