In addition to intramural sports, Franciscan University offers the challenge of club sports. Club baseball, women's volleyball, and men's and women's soccer are exciting additions to athletics at the University, offering the opportunity for students to compete with teams from other colleges and universities. Many special interest organizations are flourishing under FUSA's umbrella, and avenues for creating further clubs are available. ISO actively promotes the richness of all cultures by sharing the unique contributions of international students with the University family and by organizing meetings, social functions, and cultural activities. HLC sponsors an annual weekend conference, highlighting national speakers active in human life issues.
Education is a bridge to professional life.
To promote the spirit of community among majors and to bring together students and professional men and women in a student's chosen field, many departments have associations and societies to further extracurricular activities. They also provide speakers, films, and field trips that are of interest to the entire University community. Lectures are given by business professionals interested in sharing their experiences with our students. The University has an authorized chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Through technical and social activities, the members are acquainted with the professional life of the scientist.