Sure, Chowan is a small community. And that’s exactly what students say makes it so special. When you’re part of life here, you’re surrounded by friends and faculty who are living the adventure together. Whether it’s a signature event on campus or just hanging out by the Hawks Nest with friends, you’ll be building relationships for a lifetime—and having the time of your life as you’re doing it.
Student Life strives to enhance the student experience on campus through quality programming and activities, comprehensive leadership development opportunities, student organizations and clubs, orientation, and other co-curricular activities. We are committed to engaging all students in assuming responsibility for their programming, quality of campus life, and personal growth. We assist students in this development by putting them and their needs first in our daily activities. Chowan also offers Free Teletherapy for students, in an effort to create a multidimensional approach to student
The hawks nest
The Hawk’s Nest is the place to be after finishing an intense game or after class. It has Murf’s Place (snack bar), TVs and several ping pong and pool tables.
From academic interest to leadership, friendship, and outreach, there are many places to pursue your passions here
Discover hands-on opportunities to explore your career interests and gain valuable experience.
Show off your talents and find your place in front of an audience on the stage or on the field.
From worship teams to Bible study groups to service teams, grow in your faith and lead others, too.
For fun times and a chance to develop new hobbies, connect with students who share your interests
Clubs and Organizations Create bonds of sisterhood or brotherhood through scholarship, service, and character development.
Achieve outstanding scholarship and join one of the 16 organizations honoring excellence in academics
Impact your community and grow your leadership abilities through opportunities to serve
Participate in university operations and develop real world skills through active planning in campus life
Clubs and Organizations
Explore your interests. Gain career experience. Grow your talents. However you
choose to get involved at Chowan, you’ll find students and faculty eager to share the journey. You’ll build lifelong friendships and discover all kinds of possibilities, together.
Student Life Events
The Campus Program Board is a student organization that works in conjunction with the Director of Student Life and Student Government Association. The board meets regularly to discuss, plan, organize and facilitate a varied program of co-curricular activities at the university.
Popular events include:
- BINGO Nights
- Movie Nights
- Pickleball Tournaments
- Homecoming Week
- Hawks Fest Week
Intramural Sports
Many students participate in intramurals because they want to play sports, but not at the intercollegiate level. They can compete with their friends, improve their skills, and participate in a wide variety of sports. Many students try to win the “Intramural Champion” T-shirt. Most importantly, intramurals at CU encourage students to show good sportsmanship, develop leadership skills and improve overall wellness.
Some popular intramurals include:
5-on-5 basketball
Outdoor (sand) volleyball
Indoor soccer
Flag football
Powder Puff Flag Football
Kickball
Meet Student Life
