Student Life
The Department of Student Life provides social, cultural and educational opportunities that promote student learning beyond the classroom. Student Life sponsors more than 400 social, educational and cultural events each year. Students also can get involved in more than 400 student organizations — for everything from sports and recreation to volunteer service and charitable work. Student Life offices cover campus activities, the Greek community, minority services, publications, wellness information, leadership and community service, and many other activities and options for a full college experience.
Student Affairs in a sentence
- In a 2007 survey, Mizzou students involved in organizations and activities reported having higher grade point averages than students not involved.
- In a 2007 survey, Mizzou students who used Student Life offices and services reported being more satisfied with their experiences outside the classroom.
- In a 2007 survey, Mizzou students who used Student Life offices and services reported being more satisfied with their sense of belonging.
- Mizzou organizations have hosted and continue to host cultural and minority conferences: Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government (started by the Legion of Black Collegians in 1978), Hispanics of Tomorrow, Hispanic American Leadership and Midwest Asian American Students Union Leadership.