Student Government offers opportunities for leadership experience.
In addition, there are also more than 100 other recognized student organizations at FAU, ranging from fraternities and sororities to community service and academic clubs. Florida Atlantic University also sponsors clubs and activities in numerous sports and recreational activities. In addition, students may take part in snorkeling, scuba and deep sea fishing excursions utilizing the limitless recreational facilities provided by the natural environment of Florida's Atlantic coastline. Or they can escape for a winter ski trip sponsored each year by Campus Recreation. Florida Atlantic University maintains seven residence halls and a student apartment complex with complete services and facilities for student residential life.