Campus Life
Students enrolled in the School of Accelerated Degree Programs and commuter students are encouraged to participate in the Lindenwood community beyond the classroom. A well-rounded education includes participation in a variety of experiences that can broaden the student’s self-knowledge and knowledge of the community. All students can enjoy a variety of activities sponsored by Campus Activities Board and other departments and organizations on campus. Students are eligible to receive two free tickets to many of the fine arts student productions, sporting events, and special speakers hosted by the university.
Intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational sports are an important part of the Lindenwood extracurricular life. Intramural and recreational sports offer exercise and healthy competition to all students in the community, while intercollegiate athletics provide competitive opportunities within national organizations.
Intramural sports such as dodgeball, softball, volleyball (indoor and outdoor), soccer (indoor and outdoor), basketball, flag football, and more are available for all students to participate in. Students can sign up for any intramural sport or event via the LindenRec app or at www.imleagues.com.
Lindenwood University is a member of NCAA Division II. The university sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, women’s gymnastics, women’s ice hockey, indoor and outdoor track and field, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and men’s wrestling in NCAA Division II.
Intercollegiate athletics programs not associated with the NCAA compete under the Student Life Sports (SLS) umbrella. These programs include billiards, bowling, cheerleading (competitive and sideline), chess, cycling (road, mountain, downhill, Cyclo-cross, and BMX), dance (Lion Line, Lionettes, and Golden Line), ice hockey (men’s), roller hockey, rugby, shotgun sports (American and International Trap and Skeet, and Sporting Clays), synchronized skating, table tennis, water polo, weightlifting (Olympic), and wrestling (women’s).
All undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in Lindenwood Student Government. Lindenwood Student Government works to provide a structure for student expression and self-governance. Members of student government play a strong role in the academic and administrative decision-making process of the university through representation in various planning committees. For more information about Lindenwood Student Government, visit the office, located in Evans Commons Room 3040, or call (636) 949-4983. Students may access the Lindenwood Student Government website by visiting the Student Life page of the Lindenwood website at http://www.lindenwood.edu/student-life/. Students can email questions to lsgpresident@lindenwood.edu.
Student Organizations
Students may complement their academic experiences by becoming involved with some of the 80-plus student clubs and organizations on campus geared toward academic interests, special interest groups, fraternities and sororities, honor societies, departmental clubs, religious organizations, and recreational clubs. For more information on student organizations, including joining or creating an organization, access Involve U via your student portal, stop by the Student Involvement Office in Evans Commons Room 3040, or visit the Student Life page of the Lindenwood website at http://www.lindenwood.edu/student-life/.
Leadership Development
All undergraduate and graduate students are provided with educational and engaging opportunities to explore, strengthen, and elevate their leadership skills. Opportunities such as Leadership Series, Collegiate Leadership Competition team, Lunch with Leaders, and Elevate Leadership Certification are available through Student Involvement. For more information, visit the office, located in Evans Commons Room 3040, or call (636) 949-4983.
Lindenwood has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. The university provides an ecumenical environment that respects all religious traditions. The Lindenwood University Newman Center is located at 304 N. Kingshighway. One Sacred Space, which can be used for daily prayer and meditation, is located in Spellmann Center 4150, and the Sibley Chapel often hosts non-denominational religious services.
The job of a chaplain is to respond to the needs of the college community, to those of various faith traditions, to those with no faith tradition who are asking the “big questions,” and to those who ask those questions and find that God or gods do not fit the answer. The University Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Nichole Torbitzky, is available to meet with anyone for counsel, spiritual direction, or pastoral care. The chaplain's office is located in the Wellness Center (3rd floor Evans Commons).
The university offers a variety of services and accommodations to community groups, religious organizations, businesses, and trade and professional organizations on campus and at off-campus sites. Many conferences, workshops, meetings, and community events are held each year at Lindenwood facilities. Facilities on the St. Charles campus can be reserved at www.lindenwood.edu/calendar/index.html.