Delaware Valley College - Student Life

Student Life

There are over 60 clubs and organizations to occupy students. Over half of the campus participates in at least one. Among the choices are a literary magazine, the campus newspaper, a jazz band, student government, an equestrian team and fraternities or sororities. Many clubs are related to academic majors and allow for the expansion of a strong interest. There’s the Food Industry Club, the Future Environmental Designers Club and the Horticulture Society, among others. An opportunity for business majors is our chapter of SIFE – Students In Free Enterprise, a global, non-profit organization that develops leadership, teamwork and communication skills through inter-collegiate competition.

A club for animal lovers is Rescue University, a group that helps homeless animals and the shelters that serve them. The club goes on outreach trips to repair struggling shelters. There also is Project EARTH, an environmental awareness club; and Students for Diversity, a club that promotes acceptance, understanding and acknowledgement of diversity.

The most popular of all campus activities is a three-day spring event called A-Day, short for Activities Day. It’s a sanctioned state fair that includes booths, exhibits, food, rides, music and educational displays. Thousands come from the surrounding communities to attend this family friendly event. A-Day is planned and run entirely by students.

Near the campus is the historic borough of Doylestown, where students take in music, shops, restaurants, museums and an independent movie theater. Buses are available to New York and a train to Philadelphia.