Freshmen live in somewhat larger residence halls, but are granted many of the same freedoms and responsibilities of the upperclassmen. Student Resident Assistants, under direct supervision of the Dean of Students Office, provide leadership and counsel to freshmen. The student-run Renner Union Program Board is responsible for programming wide range of activities on campus. These include cultural events, such as opera performances, dance recitals, art exhibits, concerts, dances, and organized social activities. Club officers are responsible for budget planning and management.
Clubs are available for students with varying interests.
The Ski Club, Outdoors Club, Model United Nations, Ice Hockey Club, Foreign Language Clubs, Yada Folk, International Student Association, and Math and Computer Science Club are examples of active clubs. Students are encouraged to form new clubs when there is sufficient interest. Japanese Culture, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Fire and Rescue Club are clubs which recently gained SGA recognition and financial support. Fraternities, sororities, and independent house associations constitute important social groups for upperclass men and women on campus. The six fraternities and four sororities are nationally affiliated, and their members constitute approximately 50 percent of the student body.