The majority of students live on campus in ten residence halls. Campus housing is guaranteed for all four years. Students have the opportunity to become a part of more than 40 scholastic organizations, honor societies, and special interest clubs, as well as enjoy an array of memorable special events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Spring Fling, Service of Lessons and Carols, American College Theatre Festival, Wigwam Productions on-campus entertainment, intercollegiate and intramural athletic competition and visits by renowned guest speakers. Students at Catawba are good neighbors. Through Volunteer Catawba, students reach out to the community to lend a helping hand.
Many student find they receive as much as they give.
Catawba Academics Catawba operates on the semester system. The fall semester runs from late August to mid-December. The average student takes four or five courses per semester. Those who enroll with over 18 hours are carrying an overload and must first discuss this with their advisor. Usually a decision about the choice of major is made by the end of the sophomore year, but may be declared at the end of the first semester.